runDisney Archive
Running the Walt Disney World Marathon or another runDisney event for the first time? I’ve been there, and this guide contains my advice for choosing an event, registering, training, where to stay, running etiquette, and other advice for making the most of the experience. As I’ve run different events, including the Disneyland Half Marathon and
We are officially registered for the Inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon and Disneyland Paris 5K! This post covers some of our initial thoughts about planning for the race weekend, what we expect from this new runDisney* (in spirit, if not name due to Disneyland Paris’ corporate structure) event, and other random thoughts. Given that we
Now that I’ve completed each of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend race reports, I thought I’d follow up with some closing thoughts about the overall experience of doing the Dopey Challenge, as well as other assorted runDisney thoughts. I had a ton of fun doing the Dopey Challenge. After last year’s Walt Disney World
Before we dig into the second half of the 2016 Walt Disney World Marathon, I want to revisit the topic of entertainment cuts during runDisney events, because that generated some interesting feedback here and on social media. I want to start by saying I love runDisney. I think it’s exceptionally managed and largely a showcase
The next day was the main event, the 2016 Walt Disney World Marathon. After feeling some pain at the end of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon, I decided to take it easy the previous afternoon. Well, if I’m being honest, it’s more like the weather forced me to take it easy. We had headed
After a wet 10K the previous day, it was time for the Walt Disney World Half Marathon. The biggest downside to doing the Dopey Challenge (see our Dopey Challenge Recap post for reports on every individual race) is getting up at or before 4:00 a.m. for 4 consecutive mornings. This is even worse than the
The next morning of Walt Disney World Marathon weekend, it was time for the 10K. At just over 6 miles, I wasn’t really worried about this race, either. The Family Fun Run 5K had gone fairly well, and even without proper training, I could jog 6 miles without much strain. Plus, I had been advised
I’m a dope. I know that, you know that. This weekend, I’m taking that dopiness to the next level by participating in the Dopey Challenge during Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. For those unfamiliar with it, the Dopey Challenge is participating in the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. All told, it’s roughly 48 miles
If you’re planning to race in a runDisney Marathon or other event, you need to pack the right things. It turns out running at Walt Disney World or Disneyland isn’t as simple as lacing up your shoes and, well, running. Who knew?! I’ve learned this the hard way from the Walt Disney World Marathon and
Wondering if runDisney events are worth it? Here are my top 10 reasons why doing the marathons at Walt Disney World or Disneyland are worth the time, money, and training, even if you are not (currently) an avid runner. I know I used to wonder this myself, so hopefully my reasons resonate with those of
We left off Part 1 of the Disneyland Half Marathon Report as the race hit the mean streets of Anaheim. I was dreading this portion of the course, which I assumed would be boring at best and depressing at worst. During the Walt Disney World Marathon, I found entering the parks or cool areas of
