CorrectI could be wrong but I think drop off and parking are at the EPCOT lot with transport to MK, no other option.
CorrectI could be wrong but I think drop off and parking are at the EPCOT lot with transport to MK, no other option.
they are NOT disney buses. They contract out and some of the drivers have no idea where they are going! I've had 2 bad experiences with the contracted bus service. Both got lost but did manage to make it to the start....
I could be wrong but I think drop off and parking are at the EPCOT lot with transport to MK, no other option.
Realistically, it doesn’t matter when, or even if, you complete the virtual run.
Transport form EP to TTC has been excellent. I drive every year and am parked and walking on a bus to MK within 10 minutes. The key is to follow the instructions to arrive early. At least one year they did allow drop-offs at the TTC, so that is possible. The bigger thing, though, is that we have no idea if they will use the same course, so all of this can change.- How is the transportation from the Epcot parking to the Magic Kingdom for the half (or from Epcot to/from ESPN for the 10K)? I am the queen of the catastrophic Disney transportation failure so depending on a Disney bus to get the start isn't appealing to me. Is it possible to be dropped off at MK parking lot (either by my friend or by a ride-share)? If so, what are the logistics for that like? We would be staying off-site (likely at Universal).
Very few places on last year's course. They no longer allow spectators on the roads, so it would be limited to the start, finish, AK parking lot, DHS parking lot, and Boardwalk. I would not be surprised to see them not allow spectating in parking lots in the future.[/QUOTE]- Where can spectators view the runners for the 10K and the half? For the Marathon and Princess, my friend was able to see me at the start, at Main Street, and then at the finish, but I can't figure out how the Star Wars races work.
The official timeframe says between January 1st and March 31st. They also note that there is no minimum pacing requirement and that virtual runners are only supposed to complete 13.1 miles during the timeframe. Meaning if you ran 1 mile on 14 days of the timeframe, then you have met the posted requirement. All you need to do to receive the medal is sign up. If you're doing the Star Wars Half at Disney World, then you will need to pick the medal up at the Expo. If you are not running at Disney World, then they will mail the medal to you. After cancelling this year's event, they mailed all virtual medals to all Kessel Run participants.- If they offer the Kessel Run Challenge again, what time period does the virtual need to be completed? And how do you build this run into your training plan? In the past, I've maxed out my training at 14 miles, but that it usually two weeks or so before actual race.
2021 Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend
April 15th-18th, 2021
Pre-Sale Dates: August 6th, 2020 (Annual Passholders, DVC, Golden Oak Residents)
General Registration: August 11th, 2020
Not to unnecessarily worry anyone, but the Boston Athletic Association has cancelled the Boston marathon, saying it was not feasible to occur this year, and it will now be held virtually.
Your chip registers at the start line, 5K, 10k, 15k and finish line. They can track you either through a website, text messages or emails.How does the runner tracking work for the half? Does your chip register at each mile and then update so a friend or family member can track you along the way?
This is true, but my family tells me that the texts notifications are hit and miss.Your chip registers at the start line, 5K, 10k, 15k and finish line. They can track you either through a website, text messages or emails.
They are! I got nervous during the marathon before when my husband had missed double points that I texted other runners to say...if you see him on the side please let me know.This is true, but my family tells me that the texts notifications are hit and miss.
They are! I got nervous during the marathon before when my husband had missed double points that I texted other runners to say...if you see him on the side please let me know.
Yep. I track myself via text and there've been times I didn't get an update for 30+minutes after passing the timing mat. I wouldn't count on that system to track a runner.This is true, but my family tells me that the texts notifications are hit and miss.
If Wine & Dine isn’t canceled or is announced as going Virtual like Boston within the next month or two I’d be shocked!Honestly, I predict Wine and Dine will be canceled and Marathon weekend has a 50/50 shot of being the test weekend for the new race weekend normal.
If Wine & Dine isn’t canceled or is announced as going Virtual like Boston within the next month or two I’d be shocked!
I heard Marathon supposedly only put out 25% of bibs so I agree 50/50 shot
also it’s worth noting a race I run in February the same weekend as princess just announced that it would have a contingency plan of being run virtually if it couldn’t be run (I opted to still sign up but am holding off upping myself to my first half until I can guarantee a live run)
rD has confirmed in phone calls that yes, they reduced race caps "dramatically" for Marathon weekend races, which caused those crazy-fast sellouts. I'm going in assuming the same will be true of SW, but we may have a better idea when PHM registration opens soon.It's been a long time since I've checked in on these boards but I'm currently aspiring to run Star Wars next year. I see that W&D and the Marathon are both fully sold out. Is that a new trend brought on in part by the pandemic? I think the marathon probably sells out but I wasn't aware the other races sold out all that quickly in recent years. Do people think that Star Wars will sell out super fast?
I'm hoping SW Perfects get a link to guaranteed registration. Dopey Perfects had to request it this time; rD did not offer it up, but did provide it upon request.