Marathon Weekend 2023

[Cabius]

Interesting... I was going by the inset map which has the path on the other side of the green/tree belt.

Interesting... I suspect the tracker site is more accurate since it has to track total mileage more exactly, but I guess we'll see!

 

[kirstie101]

RACE -10k
NAME - Kirsten
DIS'er name - kirstie101
Costume/Clothing -
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - ?
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No) No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No) Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Front
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Early
Expected Race Pace - 16 mm - walking

RACE - HM
NAME - Kirsten
DIS'er name - Kirstie101
Costume/Clothing -
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - ?
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No) No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No) Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Front
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Early
Expected Race Pace - 14-15 mm

RACE - Full
NAME - Kirsten
DIS'er name - Kirstie101
Costume/Clothing - Blue raw threads top. Black skirt.
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - ?
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No) No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No) Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Front
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Early
Expected Race Pace -15- 16 mm

 

[fatmanatee]

Thought someone here has definitely done it and upon searching old posts, it’s @FFigawi! And probably others. I’d love to do either ToT or Aerosmith but I’m terrified that i wouldn’t be able to get out of the seats afterwards.

 

[RuntheMouse]

For those of you who are there for an extended period after the race, how long do you keep wearing your medals? Only that day? For an entire week? Until your legs stop hurting?

We wear our medals day of whichever race and then medal Monday. After that we’re done.

ETA: Merch/shirts are another story! I’d wear those whenever.

 

[DisneyMountainWoman]

RACE - Marathon
NAME - Marcea
DIS'er name -DisneyMountainWomen
Costume/Clothing - Red Panda
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - what ever the first non POT time was
Club runDisney Platinum? - ( No)
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes )
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group -Front or Middle
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Early Birds
Expected Race Pace - 13:30 while it is dark (I will not stop at characters) then probably around 15 to 16 when the sun comes out to do all the stops

I have no idea what my time will be since I am doing two different paces, but I like to get as much miles in while it is dark and cooler so skipping all characters till the sun comes out, then once the sun comes out picture time!

 

[WxKristin]

Thought someone here has definitely done it and upon searching old posts, it’s @FFigawi! And probably others. I’d love to do either ToT or Aerosmith but I’m terrified that i wouldn’t be able to get out of the seats afterwards.

I did both ToT and Aerosmith in the 2019 W&D half. BUT I entered HS about 2 min after early entry began. I was on the very first elevator for ToT and did the single rider line for Aerosmith. The whole process for both took about a half hour with very few people already in line for each (they each have a preshow).

 

[NYC_MW]

Thank you so much @DopeyBadger! Also, getting super excited reading everybody's costume plans.

RACE - 5K
NAME - MW
DIS'er name - NYC_MW
Costume/Clothing - Anastasia from Cinderella: lots of pink and purple
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - 10:01-12:00
Club runDisney Platinum? - No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Back
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Early
Expected Race Pace - 11:00ish

RACE - 10K
NAME - MW
DIS'er name - NYC_MW
Costume/Clothing - Auntie Helen from Turning Red: purple vest, black leggings, red panda ears
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - 10:01-12:00
Club runDisney Platinum? - No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - Yes, pending the other people in my group
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Back
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Early
Expected Race Pace - 11:00ish

RACE - Half
NAME - MW
DIS'er name - NYC_MW
Costume/Clothing - Mr Smee from Peter Pan: blue/white striped shirt, red/white beanie
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - 4:28:30 full
Club runDisney Platinum? - No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Back (may move back a corral to not be too slow for placement)
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Early
Expected Race Pace - 11:00ish

RACE - Full
NAME - MW
DIS'er name - NYC_MW
Costume/Clothing - Eeyore: blue shirt/shorts, Eeyore ears + tail
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - 4:28:30 full
Club runDisney Platinum? - No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - Yes, pending the other people in my group
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Back (may move back a corral to not be too slow for placement)
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Early
Expected Race Pace - 11:00ish

 

[Geographilia]

Marathon Weekend 2023 DIS LIST

Alright everyone, as promised I will put together a spreadsheet that has everyone that wishes to participate in the spreadsheet's information on it. We do this as a means to help people find each other on race day at either the pre-race/post-race meet-ups, in the starting groups, or just by chance on the course. I will ask for information and you can choose to provide or not provide any information as you desire (or not participate at all). The only key parts are Dis name, estimated pace/POT from registration, and expected pace. All others are optional. This will also be helpful to your family and spectators because it provides "time of day" markers for when you should reach different milestones based on your estimated pace and starting time (starting group).

So for every race that you (or friend/family member) plan to participate in (so Goofy and Dopey people I need each race separately, 5k, 10k, HM, M...) please provide me the following:

RACE -
NAME -
DIS'er name -
Costume/Clothing -
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration -
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No)
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No)
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group -
Early Bird or Late Arriver -
Expected Race Pace -

I will compile everyone's response into a single spreadsheet and then distribute this when we get closer to race day. As for the optional items, the following reasons have been given for why someone may choose not to provide:

NAME - Because I want internet anonymity. Just first name or initials are fine. Or nothing at all is fine too.
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration: If you know now that you will be starting in a different group than assigned, then give me the group you plan to start in. The estimate for the M/HM should be the estimated finish time you selected (for instance 4:30-5:00 for a M or Dopey). I will assume one starting group on a single HM/M bib for Dopey runners. So whatever your M assignment will be the same as your HM assignment.
Pre-Race Meet-up? - Not required to attend or not attend the meet up. Just gives us an idea of who to look out for morning of.
Early Bird or Late arriver just means whether you think you'll arrive to the meet-up/starting group early in the race morning or late in the race morning.
Front, Middle, Back of corral just means where you plan on lining up when the race starts. This helps people find you easier in a crowd if say two people are in s3, that are early birds, and front people. Then I'd look for your costume on race day. As well it helps with timing to know whether you're closer to the front of your group or back.

Once I "like" your post with the above information in it I have added you to the compiled list.

I will include timing information about the races based on past history but no guarantee they follow the same system as before.

The DIS List also contains:

-Timing information for each race (like what time the corrals open, or the walkout to the HM/M start line)
-Pre-Race Meetup location and timing (FYI we changed to the light post for Princess 2022 so ignore the meetup locale in this PDF)
-When you individually will hit milestones on course based on your estimated pace and start time estimate.
-A suggestion as to whether your spectating friends will need to take a pre-race bus or a post-race start bus to see you at the finish line.
-HH meetup information
-Riding rides estimates based on your pace and start time
-Alcohol locations on course
-Real bathroom locations on course
-Magic Kingdom dark sky estimates based on your pace and start
-Pacer information (if available)
-DATW information

Attached is an example of the 2022 version.

RACE - 5K
NAME - Steve O.
DIS'er name - Geographilia & Wife
Costume/Clothing - Bernard & Miss Bianca
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - 11:30 (wife's estimated HM pace, no POT; I submitted M POT of 3:45 but will start in her corral)
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No) NO
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No) MAYBE
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Middle
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Middle
Expected Race Pace - 12:30

RACE - 10K
NAME - Steve O.
DIS'er name - Geographilia
Costume/Clothing - nothing special
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - Marathon POT 3:45
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No) NO
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No) MAYBE
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Front
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Middle
Expected Race Pace - 8:30

RACE - Half
NAME - Steve O.
DIS'er name - Geographilia & Wife
Costume/Clothing - 80s/90s theme (TBD)
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - 11:30 (wife's estimated HM pace, no POT; I submitted M POT of 3:45 but will start in her corral)
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No) NO
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No) MAYBE
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Middle
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Middle
Expected Race Pace - 12:30

RACE - Marathon
NAME - Steve O.
DIS'er name - Geographilia
Costume/Clothing - nothing special
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - Marathon POT 3:45
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No) NO
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No) MAYBE
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Front
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Middle
Expected Race Pace - 9:00

 

[DopeyBadger]

Hi. I'm mostly a lurker but the boards have been super helpful to me with all the information and experience people have to offer here! I have a question/advice for folks here about Everest timing. I completed my first Full at Disney last January and will be completing my second at Marathon weekend this year. I really want to ride Everest but I'm trying to figure out what the timing looks like. Last year, I started at around 5:15 AM and hit the 20 mile split in 3:46. Everest is around the 17 mile marker , correct? My training has been going well and I'm hoping to improve this year, but I'm also desperate to ride Everest mid race. I guess what I'm asking is what's the fastest you can be and still make it to AK when Everest starts running? (Not that I think I'll be THAT fast lol, but I'm just trying to gauge if doing some character stops between MK and AK might actually help me time Everest better?) Hopefully, this makes sense. Any advice is welcome!

Here are some rough numbers:



The six corrals (whether they be named s1 or A) and their estimated start times based on historical data. If the race doesn't start "on-time" (5:00am) or if the corral release schedule is different than the usually normal 60 min, then this information would change. I set the Everest ride time cutoff at 30 min. So the balloon ladies are estimated to reach Everest at approximately 10:30am. So I would say if you arrive later than 10am, you probably want to consider not riding it. To read the above, if you started in Corral s3 (or C), then you have an estimated start time of 5:26 and can run no faster than 8:04 min/mile pace and no slower than 12:01 min/mile pace to fall within the window of riding Everest.



For TOT/RnR, based on historical data you want to allot approximately 45 min to ride both. So the cutoff is set at 11:20am with a balloon lady arrival around 12:08pm. A person in s5 (or Corral E) would start around 5:42, and want to run no faster than a 7:22 min/mile and no slower than a 14:49 min/mile to fall into the window of riding TOT/RnR.

 

[Cabius]

Here are some rough numbers:

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The six corrals (whether they be named s1 or A) and their estimated start times based on historical data. If the race doesn't start "on-time" (5:00am) or if the corral release schedule is different than the usually normal 60 min, then this information would change. I set the Everest ride time cutoff at 30 min. So the balloon ladies are estimated to reach Everest at approximately 10:30am. So I would say if you arrive later than 10am, you probably want to consider not riding it. To read the above, if you started in Corral s3 (or C), then you have an estimated start time of 5:26 and can run no faster than 8:04 min/mile pace and no slower than 12:01 min/mile pace to fall within the window of riding Everest.

View attachment 725431

For TOT/RnR, based on historical data you want to allot approximately 45 min to ride both. So the cutoff is set at 11:20am with a balloon lady arrival around 12:08pm. A person in s5 (or Corral E) would start around 5:42, and want to run no faster than a 7:22 min/mile and no slower than a 14:49 min/mile to fall into the window of riding TOT/RnR.

Just imagine if @DopeyBadger used his powers for evil.

 

[Bree]

Thought someone here has definitely done it and upon searching old posts, it’s @FFigawi! And probably others. I’d love to do either ToT or Aerosmith but I’m terrified that i wouldn’t be able to get out of the seats afterwards.

We are the two on the left with our arms up.

 

[kps7795]

We are the two on the left with our arms up.

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That is great! How wet were those seats when you got off the ride?

 

[Kerry1957]

That is great! How wet were those seats when you got off the ride?

Some things in life should not be asked.....

 

[andrea0407]

Marathon Weekend 2023 DIS LIST

Alright everyone, as promised I will put together a spreadsheet that has everyone that wishes to participate in the spreadsheet's information on it. We do this as a means to help people find each other on race day at either the pre-race/post-race meet-ups, in the starting groups, or just by chance on the course. I will ask for information and you can choose to provide or not provide any information as you desire (or not participate at all). The only key parts are Dis name, estimated pace/POT from registration, and expected pace. All others are optional. This will also be helpful to your family and spectators because it provides "time of day" markers for when you should reach different milestones based on your estimated pace and starting time (starting group).

So for every race that you (or friend/family member) plan to participate in (so Goofy and Dopey people I need each race separately, 5k, 10k, HM, M...) please provide me the following:

RACE -
NAME -
DIS'er name -
Costume/Clothing -
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration -
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No)
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No)
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group -
Early Bird or Late Arriver -
Expected Race Pace -

I will compile everyone's response into a single spreadsheet and then distribute this when we get closer to race day. As for the optional items, the following reasons have been given for why someone may choose not to provide:

NAME - Because I want internet anonymity. Just first name or initials are fine. Or nothing at all is fine too.
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration: If you know now that you will be starting in a different group than assigned, then give me the group you plan to start in. The estimate for the M/HM should be the estimated finish time you selected (for instance 4:30-5:00 for a M or Dopey). I will assume one starting group on a single HM/M bib for Dopey runners. So whatever your M assignment will be the same as your HM assignment.
Pre-Race Meet-up? - Not required to attend or not attend the meet up. Just gives us an idea of who to look out for morning of.
Early Bird or Late arriver just means whether you think you'll arrive to the meet-up/starting group early in the race morning or late in the race morning.
Front, Middle, Back of corral just means where you plan on lining up when the race starts. This helps people find you easier in a crowd if say two people are in s3, that are early birds, and front people. Then I'd look for your costume on race day. As well it helps with timing to know whether you're closer to the front of your group or back.

Once I "like" your post with the above information in it I have added you to the compiled list.

I will include timing information about the races based on past history but no guarantee they follow the same system as before.

The DIS List also contains:

-Timing information for each race (like what time the corrals open, or the walkout to the HM/M start line)
-Pre-Race Meetup location and timing (FYI we changed to the light post for Princess 2022 so ignore the meetup locale in this PDF)
-When you individually will hit milestones on course based on your estimated pace and start time estimate.
-A suggestion as to whether your spectating friends will need to take a pre-race bus or a post-race start bus to see you at the finish line.
-HH meetup information
-Riding rides estimates based on your pace and start time
-Alcohol locations on course
-Real bathroom locations on course
-Magic Kingdom dark sky estimates based on your pace and start
-Pacer information (if available)
-DATW information

Attached is an example of the 2022 version.

RACE: Marathon
NAME: Andrea
DIS’er Name: andrea0407
Costume/Clothing: Cinderella
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration: 4:31-5:00
Club RunDisney Platinum?: No
Pre-Race Meet Up?: Maybe—depends what pre-race photo ops there are
Front, Middle, or Back of Starting Group: front/middle
Early Bird or Late Arriver: Early Bird
Expected Race Pace: 11:30ish

Thank you so much for compiling all of this and for all of your knowledge and help!

 

[Kerry1957]

RACE - HM
NAME - Kerry
DIS'er name - Kerry1957
Costume/Clothing - Normal running attire
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - 2:16 - 2:30
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No) No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No) Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - Middle
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Middle
Expected Race Pace - 12:30

 

[HangWithMerida]

RACE -5k
NAME - Sarah
DIS'er name - HangwithMerida
Costume/Clothing -Anna leggings and long sleeve
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - 8:00-10:00
Club runDisney Platinum? - No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - middle
Early Bird or Late Arriver - early bird
Expected Race Pace - 12:00

RACE -10k
NAME - Sarah
DIS'er name -HangWithMerida
Costume/Clothing - Jesse
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration -8:00-10:00
Club runDisney Platinum? - No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - middle
Early Bird or Late Arriver - early bird
Expected Race Pace - 12:00

RACE -HM
NAME -Sarah
DIS'er name - HangWithMerida
Costume/Clothing - TBD, just running clothes
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - 4:30-5:00 marathon (POT 2:08:02 HM)
Club runDisney Platinum? - No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - middle
Early Bird or Late Arriver - early bird
Expected Race Pace - 12-12:30

RACE - Marathon
NAME - Sarah
DIS'er name - HangwithMerida
Costume/Clothing - TBD, just running clothes
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration - 4:30-5:00 (POT 2:08:02 HM)
Club runDisney Platinum? - No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group - middle
Early Bird or Late Arriver - early bird
Expected Race Pace - 13:00 ish

edited to add POT

 

[Bree]

That is great! How wet were those seats when you got off the ride?

We won’t talk about that ………

 

[Bree]

Here’s EE from 2019 when you could easily get there before the park opened. This was the first ride of the day. I am in the blue shirt in the 3rd row.

 

[kidmd]

RACE -5k
NAME -Pat
DIS'er name -kidmd
Costume/Clothing -none
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration -8-10
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No) No
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No) Maybe
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group -Front
Early Bird or Late Arriver -Early
Expected Race Pace -14

RACE -10k
NAME -Pat
DIS'er name -kidmd, wife, sister, and bro-in-law
Costume/Clothing -none
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration -8-10
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No)no
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No)maybe
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group -front
Early Bird or Late Arriver -Early
Expected Race Pace -14

RACE -Half
NAME -Pat
DIS'er name -kidmd
Costume/Clothing -none
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration -4:30-5:00 Marathon
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No)no
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No)maybe
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group -front
Early Bird or Late Arriver -Early
Expected Race Pace -15

RACE -Marathon
NAME -Pat
DIS'er name -kidmd
Costume/Clothing -none
Estimated Pace/Finish/POT from Registration -4:30-5:00
Club runDisney Platinum? - (Yes or No)no
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes or No)maybe
Front, Middle, or Back of starting group -front
Early Bird or Late Arriver -Early
Expected Race Pace -15

 

[Kerry1957]

Here's my EE from the 2020 Marathon. I'm in the last row with my daughter. We used the single rider lane; the few folks in front of us let us cut them and the CM put us together on the next ride.

I loved doing it, but I have to say it got me "off my game" and I struggled a bit for the rest of the race. After the ride and an umbrella drink, my body said "good job we're done now, right?" No, there are 9 more hot, very hot miles to go.