I ran for GKTW for Princess 2020. They had a runners dinner I think Friday night. It was not required though. We also got a free shirt that many people wore for the race, but again not required. Honestly, I could have gone down there and not interacted with the charity at all. They had a tent set up near the starting area where people met and gathered, and they had some waters you could take. Other charities may require more I guess though.
Fancy! I definitely remember printing out some kind of sheet, scanning it and sending it to runDisney. That was like 5-6 years ago though!
Uh oh. I'm booked at Beach Club and this makes me nervous.
I stayed at Yacht Club for a race weekend. No bus issues but I really disliked not having a food court. Not being able to walk up and have options at your convenience has deterred me from YC/BC for race weekends. For regular trips, I love these resorts for the proximity to Epcot. Also, if you have a DVC room, the kitchen would make it easier.
Same. Every race weekend I have done there has been some sort of transport issue I hear about. I have never been involved in them and most of them seem to be avoidable by catching an early bus. Drivers will get lost but even that is less of an issue on an earlier bus. I usually catch the 1st or 2nd bus and hear about people stuck in traffic as I am standing in the corrals!
Just plan on walking to Yacht Club to get on the bus.
While not rD, I did run for charity for Marine Corps, and pretty much the same as the others replies. They had my bib at their table at the vendor expo, and that was pretty much the only interaction that was required of the group. Anything else in-person-wise was optional. I received a running shirt from them, an extra cute medal from them, and they had a pasta dinner the night before (extra cost) and a tent at the finish line that were both completely optional. I did stop by the tent afterwards for some extra snacks - they had chocolate milk there! Plus they had recovery massages and extra medical type things if anyone was in need. Excellent experience though and I'd do it again.
Semper K9.
My first rD HM in 2018 I drove but this time I am not renting a car so the bus it is. About that time do the busses start in the early AM?
It was 3AM last MW.
yep, 3am. For princess weekend I was a little lazy and got out at 3:15 or so on HM day and caught a bus pretty fast. 10k day I think I was on the first bus and there was one waiting to start loading as we were pulling off. Def easier to catch one if you can drag yourself out of bed. I don't bother eating or doing my hair until I get to the runner area. Minimal prep in the room then finish the morning stuff while I am waiting.
Sometimes they need a little help… Beach Club is the home resort we use the most for race weekends, and we love it. I wouldn’t be nervous. 
The $5500 fundraising level includes the hotel cost with another team in training roommate. $8000 level is if you want your own room. The team in training spots sold out in 15 minutes and is waitlist only.
