Originally Posted By sunNrainfall Got a chance to check it out...and now the 10k pin option has been removed. Not sure if it means it was a mistake, or they are waiting to announce it. Confusing much. They should just put out info one way or another with all the speculation, kinda bad form on rundisney's part.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros runDisney often does questionable moves, so this is right in their wheelhouse. It seems like they've been announcing the new 10Ks at the same time that they set the prices. Since they don't want too much time for the sticker shock to set in, this is typically 2-3 weeks before registration opens. Pretty crummy for people who need to plan their travel around a race that may or may not happen Then again, royally screwing up is right in Active's wheelhouse, so it's entirely possible that they're at fault
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall Yeah, I never really consider the traveling plans, since I'm local to DL. Unfortunately, I'm used to the sticker shock already haha and I'm suckered in since I'm legacy for all DL races. Darn them!!! Why couldn't I be legacy for cheaper races. I guess we just have to keep our eyes out for any news.
Originally Posted By VickiHD I'm still waiting to hear !!! I think if it's a "challenge"(with a extra medal) I'll do it. But if it's just a 10K I might pass. As far a the prices----I just don't think about it. I just keep paying. The hotel has already been booked for Tink. Do hope Chase offers early reg. this year.
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall Apparently, Runner's World has 10k on the list, but it makes no mention of a challenge. I find it hard to believe they would add a 10k without a challenge. It doesn't make sense - especially $$$-wise for the company. <a href="http://m.runnersworld.com/race/240FB1D4-79B2-4514-AAAF-892914B7BEF8" target="_blank">http://m.runnersworld.com/race...14B7BEF8</a>
Originally Posted By Kidz-n-k9s VickiHD - where did you book? I'm thinking Tink in either 2014 or 2015. I typically stay on Harbor, but when I did DL Half a couple of years, each time the start was a far walk from the hotels. I like to be in the $100/night range and within walking distance. Thanks.
Originally Posted By -em It would be interesting to see if they add the 'challenge' to Tink because I could see the backlash for those who already registered with the Princess reg- or those who wouldve prefered to run Tink over princess etc etc.. If they were it should be announced no later than this week since all other additions were about 3 weeks before reg... I would think they would keep tink as is this year figure out the issues with Dumbo/Dopey/Princess before adding yet another challenge without one being run yet (esp with DLR running the 5k/10k at approx the same time) Ive decided that I wont do DLR in 2014 but plan to do the WDW 10K/Tink/Princess in 2015 since I can't pull off 2 DLR trips so close (and couldnt see running 2 halfs and a 10K in a week- since I'm doing both the 1/2 and 10K in Jan) that and Ive already given RunDisney a good grand for 3 (well 6) races.. -em
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall It looks like a runner who registered for Princess with the Tink option was told via email they can upgrade if they choose to do a challenge for Tink should that be an option. That sorta seems like that's what the plan is. It would be nice to end all this speculation and get some sort of information. Alas, we shall wait.
Originally Posted By VickiHD Kidz-n-k9s....For off property BW Stovalls on Katella is a great spot for Tink since it's across the street from the start and the finish. The breakfast room is even opened up early for the runners to pick up something before you head over. There are quite a number of Tink runners staying there.
Originally Posted By VickiHD AP'ers can reg. for Tink 1/2 on Friday. Ck out the AP special events for the link.
Originally Posted By Kidz-n-k9s So a 10k, but no challenge. I wonder why? I've decided to skip 2014 and will decide in a year if I'll do 2015. We are renting a houseboat on Lake Powell and extending the stay a day for me to run their inaugural half marathon. I love DL, but running Lake Powell is going to be gorgeous!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I've heard that the thought process is to have only one 10K + Half Marathon 'challenge' per resort. Although the 10K factors into Dopey for WDW's Marathon Weekend, there is no additional medal for doing that 10K and Half combo Additionally, if there's no combination it's safe to assume that there will be different people running each of the races, rather than those slots being taken by the same people both days. This means more park tickets, food and beverage, and hotel sales for Disney (and the surrounding area), so they'll make more money on the event
Originally Posted By VickiHD Signed up for the 1/2 but not the 10K. Disappointed that there's no challenge offered. Well I guess I'll just focus on the 1/2. Just 9 more wks before the DL 1/2. Hope training is going well for everyone.
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall About a month away! I can't believe how fast it came. So far, my training is going great - just gotta keep it up these next few weeks. What are the corral assignments for Dumbo? I have my number 20XXX. Just not sure how that translates into corrals.
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall Ah! Just saw the corral assignments. I'm in corral A. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/rundisney/pdf/disneyland-half/2013/CorralAssignmentsDDD.pdf">http://as1.wdpromedia.com/medi...sDDD.pdf</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm also in Corral A, but I'm not entirely convinced that I'll make it up there for the 10K start. I'm doing the 5K as well, and should have about 15-20 minutes to get through the finish area and over to the start line before the 10K officially begins, but I know that anything can happen and it will likely be a flustercluck in that area My training has been okay, but not great. I've been able to get in several decend speedwork days, but I've had a lot of trouble getting the long runs in. Between the heat and summer plans, my longest run so far was only 9.5mi, and my overall record has been pretty spotty. I'm hoping that I can turn things around and really focus in the next month
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall I haven't really looked at the timing of all of it, but are the 10k runners going to get stuck behind the slow 5k runners where the course merges? It seems as though there could be some overlap. While my training has been good, I'm sort of in a burnout week. I got in 14 on the weekend, but don't feel like running this week. I know it's just a few more weeks, but I've less motivation :O I gotta stick it out a few more weeks!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>I haven't really looked at the timing of all of it, but are the 10k runners going to get stuck behind the slow 5k runners where the course merges? It seems as though there could be some overlap.<< This will definitely happen. Disney is notoriously generous with the pace for the 5Ks, so there will be plenty of people who take more than 60 minutes to finish (especially when you stop for character photos along the way). Assuming that the 5K start is complete in 20 minutes (optimistic) that gives the slowest 5Kers a 25 minute head start on the fastest 10Kers, which would put them meeting up near Condor Flats (mile 1.5/mile 3) Given that the 5K course and 10K course merge and split several times (near Mermaid, Buena Vista St, hub), my guess is that the 10K start will be delayed until they can clear the last 'split' point at the hub. It would work out nicely for me, but sure would be a pain for everybody else Also, I'm not sure how they'll do the corral setups, since they'll both use the same holding area. The 5K doesn't appear to have corrals (yet another mistake, IMO), but will require lining up in the space designated for the 10K corrals, meaning 10Kers can't get in their spots until the 5K has fully begun Or maybe it will all work perfectly and I'm completely overthinking it.
Originally Posted By VickiHD I think having the 5K and 10K back to back is going to be a mess. It will be interesting to see how it will go. Glad I just have to worry about the kids races that morning. Training is going well...did 11 miles on Sunday and a couple of short runs this wk.
