SAFD: I had a RunDisney false start when I was supposed to run the 2016 half marathon, deferred it to 2017 (remember when that was possible?!), hurt myself and ended up not going in 2017 but that was ok because the 2017 half got cancelled anyway! They sent me the medal but I donated it because I didn't want a medal for a race I didn't run.
After that I took a break until I started training for the 2023 January half marathon, and after that I was hooked. Since then I've done at least one race each weekend, although I will break that streak because I am not (
really not) doing the DL Halloween races (
nope. not at all. trying to forget registration day completely).
Jan 2023 - half marathon
Feb 2023 - Princess 10k
April 2023 - Springtime Surprise challenge
Nov 2023 - Wine and Dine 5k plus challenge
Jan 2024 - WDW half-half, and DL half for coast to coast
I absolutely love the runner-focused vibe at Marathon weekend, so that's probably my favorite race weekend. Although Springtime and Wine and Dine are great because there are Epcot festivals happening then, so those are my favorite times to be at Disney in general.
My favorite medals so far are the ones from Springtime Surprise because that was my first challenge. That was also the weekend where I finally had fun at the races I did. I wore costumes, I stopped for character photos, I relaxed a bit and really settled into enjoying the unique experience that is a RunDisney race.