Marathon Weekend 2025

[GollyGadget]

I think it's confusing as well. Maybe they will for "just" a half? Seems like 10mi is the shortest they'll take for the M or challenges. Might be worth an email to trackshack....

I just confirmed that 12 & 15K are not mentioned on the W&D page so I'm guessing their omission in what distance for what race is just a lack of updating old content. It is nice to see them including more distances so folks have more choices.

15K is really close to 10M so it's possible that's included in Marathon POT but who really knows. Hopefully there's some clarity in the coming weeks.

Regardless, it doesn't really impact me as those are not race distances offered around here. I've run exactly one 15K literally a decade ago and 0 12Ks.


....Okay now my brain is spinning... Could this mean springtime surprise could change up their distances? I could see why they wouldn't offer distances that couldn't be used for POT. Let the rumors begin!

 

[Herding_Cats]

Anyone considering for trying for a POT who would historically have not submitted one? Looking at the POT post, it appears Billy has already updated it with the new standards and it's looking like a 2:22 HM would be the equivalent for the marathon/challenges.


I'm something like 20min off of that for a PT in the half, but I've also never trained for a race for time. So now I have to evaluate all of my life choices for the next 3 months and decide if I should upend everything to try for one.....

(And I definitely haven't considered muling my 16 year old for a POT. )

 

[azrivest]

@GollyGadget The "Race Policies" page for Marathon Weekend does explicitely state 12k or 15k.

"We do not accept self-timed, training or virtual runs as proof of time. Proof of time must be provided by the participant for each individual race from an officially timed 10K, 12K, 15K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon race reflecting results within the last two (2) years."

https://www.rundisney.com/events/disneyworld/disneyworld-marathon-weekend/race-policies/

 

[DHSsenior007]

As I haven't registered for one of the rD races in a while, I'm looking for tips to help make sure I get registered. I'm sure there is a thread with this info already-- could anyone share this with me? I have 5 devices in my house I'm planning on using, plus hopefully my parents' devices as well, but any other info would be appreciated. I'm planning on registering for 'just' the marathon. Thanks!

 

[The Expert]

... I think I already have my costume idea for these races!

 

[Herding_Cats]

... I think I already have my costume idea for these races!

you better tell me!

 

[jenljeffers1989]

Anyone considering for trying for a POT who would historically have not submitted one? Looking at the POT post, it appears Billy has already updated it with the new standards and it's looking like a 2:22 HM would be the equivalent for the marathon/challenges.


I'm something like 20min off of that for a PT in the half, but I've also never trained for a race for time. So now I have to evaluate all of my life choices for the next 3 months and decide if I should upend everything to try for one.....

Where do you see this post?

 

[Herding_Cats]

Where do you see this post?

the first post in the POT thread

 

[Naomeri]

Seems like a letterman's style jacket would be an easy lay-up for the weekend jacket, but having seen Disney merchandise that might be too optimistic.

They’d get my money for sure

 

[fatmanatee]

As I haven't registered for one of the rD races in a while, I'm looking for tips to help make sure I get registered. I'm sure there is a thread with this info already-- could anyone share this with me? I have 5 devices in my house I'm planning on using, plus hopefully my parents' devices as well, but any other info would be appreciated. I'm planning on registering for 'just' the marathon. Thanks!

Third post of this thread is a good starters guide.

 

[supersnoop]

Anyone considering for trying for a POT who would historically have not submitted one? Looking at the POT post, it appears Billy has already updated it with the new standards and it's looking like a 2:22 HM would be the equivalent for the marathon/challenges.

Did the POT limit get extended? I thought they required a 2:15 or lower POT for the half, but I saw 2:30 when I registered for the W&D last week. I've run a 2:19 half, so I was going to try to push it a bit, but maybe I can already submit a POT.

 

[Naomeri]

Did the POT limit get extended? I thought they required a 2:15 or lower POT for the half, but I saw 2:30 when I registered for the W&D last week. I've run a 2:19 half, so I was going to try to push it a bit, but maybe I can already submit a POT.

Yes, they have extended it to 2:30 for all races so far for the 2024/2025 season

 

[The Expert]

you better tell me!

I'm thinking 50s cheerleader mashups... not sure yet if I'd go with each race character, each park or what just yet.

 

[Disneyhanna]

RunDisney Instagram posted the themes in their story, with the initial pictures from the rD website (with the grey half marathon). So I guess they may keep us guessing until they post the shirts in January

 

[Herding_Cats]

I'm thinking 50s cheerleader mashups... not sure yet if I'd go with each race character, each park or what just yet.

I was totally thinking you'd go the cheerleader route.....

 

[kristenabelle]

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in...

Was gonna go for my 2nd Dopey in 2026, but man...this looks good. And I've been feeling good about where I am, training-wise (famous last words). LFG!

 

[Naomeri]

I'm thinking 50s cheerleader mashups... not sure yet if I'd go with each race character, each park or what just yet.

I was just thinking something similar. I got a lot of compliments on my Half outfit from DL, and there’s a bunch more colors available in the skirt I wore…

 

[Baloo in MI]

I am excited! I like the art work, especially the marathon. I am a bit bummed on the 7/1 deadline for POT though. I was hoping to run a local half in September that is pretty fast. I guess now I need to take the 10-miler at Springtime Surprise more seriously and see if I can get a POT. If not there then I need to find a June half that will work.

 

[runwithperseverence7]

Not sure how I feel about the artwork yet. Love the retro theme but not crazy about the Dopey one. I really liked the artwork from this year.

Question about the cost…it says it includes the platform fee. I’m guessing they would have to charge tax too? So the $688 for Dopey would be more if I’m correct. If they charge tax, what’s the percent?

 

[Herding_Cats]

I am excited! I like the art work, especially the marathon. I am a bit bummed on the 7/1 deadline for POT though. I was hoping to run a local half in September that is pretty fast. I guess now I need to take the 10-miler at Springtime Surprise more seriously and see if I can get a POT. If not there then I need to find a June half that will work.

RunMichiganCheap has a half in Suttons Bay on 6/30 (a Sunday) on the TART trail. Some road crossings, and really close to Cherry Fest, so probably $$$$ for a hotel, but is currently $30. I'm trying to decide if it would be worth it for me to try for a POT or if that's [currently] a pipe dream, based on my current fitness.

Charlevoix half is in mid-June.