WDW Family 5K Medal

[derekleigh]

So can we assume the WDW Family 5K (during marathon weekend) will Pluto? The last two years its been him. Plus they would cover all of the Fab 5 (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, & Pluto). Just curious

 

[ANIM8R]

So can we assume the WDW Family 5K (during marathon weekend) will Pluto? The last two years its been him. Plus they would cover all of the Fab 5 (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, & Pluto). Just curious

The year before the Minnie/10K, the 5K medal had the Fab 5. Before that, Disney themed the 5K medal around new movie releases. I think there was an 'Up' medal and a 'Cars 2' medal a few years ago.

So I don't know if I'd assume they will stick with Pluto going forward but if I had to bet then - yes - my money would be on Pluto for the next few years.

Just as long as it's not Duffy, I'm happy!

 

[John VN]

2010 - UP and Away
2011 - Buzz and Woody's Best Friends
2012 - Family Fiesta, Three Cabalerros
2013 - 20 Years, Pluto above Donald, Mickey, Goofy, Minnie, Daisy
2014 - Pluto
2015 - Pluto

Note...IMO, the Family feeling during the 5K disappeared starting in 2013.

M&M McFlurry John

 

[Fellowship9798]

2010 - UP and Away 2011 - Buzz and Woody's Best Friends 2012 - Family Fiesta, Three Cabalerros 2013 - 20 Years, Pluto above Donald, Mickey, Goofy, Minnie, Daisy 2014 - Pluto 2015 - Pluto Note...IMO, the Family feeling during the 5K disappeared starting in 2013. M&M McFlurry John

That's pretty disappointing. My kids did the Kids Races back in 2012 but are now too old for that. They could do the "Mickey Mile" but I would like to have them participate in a 5k through a park. Too bad they aren't gearing the 5k to families any more either in the name or the price. With that said, I did Dopey this year so I know I'm part of the problem, paying too much $ and taking up a 5K spot.

 

[Barca33Runner]

That's pretty disappointing. My kids did the Kids Races back in 2012 but are now too old for that. They could do the "Mickey Mile" but I would like to have them participate in a 5k through a park. Too bad they aren't gearing the 5k to families any more either in the name or the price. With that said, I did Dopey this year so I know I'm part of the problem, paying too much $ and taking up a 5K spot.

I don't think the 5K is serving either the family constituent or the Dopey, the race is simply too crowded. The only way for the race to really be a family race would be to severely limit the number of people signing up. I don't picture Disney pulling back on the number of registrations, even if they were to cancel the Dopey.

I guess another possibility would be to essentially run two 5K's by starting the Dopeys at 5:30, basically adding an extra hour to help spread out the field/get the Dopeys done before the family portion. Could have a process to allow parents running the Dopey, but wanting to run the 5K with their kids, to sign up for the later start time. Can't think of a better solution that doesn't involve multiple courses or added park closures.

 

[goofeygirl]

My thoughts were that there were too many stragglers at the end and cut too close to the theme park opening.

My brother would have taken his infant son in a stroller along and just strolled through the park....but he couldn't.

So they would have to start it earlier.

 

[John VN]

Eliminate the 5K from Dopey, make the 10K a 15K plus the 1/2 and Full for a new Dopey format.

Opens the 5K back up for a Family Fun Run and makes the Dopey-doers work a little harder for 3 days.

M&M McFlurry John

 

[DisneyRunnerGirl]

I like it John!

 

[derekleigh]

Eliminate the 5K from Dopey, make the 10K a 15K plus the 1/2 and Full for a new Dopey format.

Opens the 5K back up for a Family Fun Run and makes the Dopey-doers work a little harder for 3 days.

M&M McFlurry John

I like this John.

I have mixed feelings for the Dopey Challenge; I think the idea of a big challenge, however its cuts the opportunity for other runners at the 5K and 10K level to participate.