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Cruz91 · 10-09-2012, 07:06 AM

So I procrastinated way too long and both the half and full are sold out. Do I have any other options to get in the race? I don't know if some groups/places have a travel package I may be able to do that includes admission to a race... Crap! Please help!

cewait · 10-09-2012, 08:52 AM

Go to runDisney's website. There are a list of tour operators and charities who you can contact to see if openings still exist/

Cruz91 · 10-09-2012, 09:54 AM

I checked the sponsors, all appear to be sold out. What happened this year? I didn't sign up last year till November or December?!?!

DisneyRunnerGirl · 10-09-2012, 09:58 AM

I think the 20th anniversary for the full kicked registrations into overdrive - as I read these boards I can see that there seem to be a number of people (me included) who are trying a full for the first time with the inducement of anniversary medal.

cewait · 10-09-2012, 10:54 AM

They actually filled closer to the normal time this year.

I am not a proponent of bending race rules but the remaining alternative would be through Mr Craig or Ms Bay

Cruz91 · 10-09-2012, 12:49 PM

Love your ciruitive routing, cewait... I think maybe no need. I did find a travel partner with availability. Just have to book 3 nights with them at a rate slightly higher than what I'd pay with my AP discount, but they're not killing me too bad on the markup of the full marathon entry. :-)

Weluvdisny · 10-12-2012, 08:47 PM

Does anyone know if WDW has a waitlist for the 1/2 Marathon?

twalton · 10-13-2012, 05:06 AM

You could still get in through the Runners World Challenge. Granted, it's pricey, starting at $450, but includes a bunch of stuff besides a spot In the race - Pasta in the Park ticket, entrance to the runners retreat, private packet pick-up (whatever that is), training plans, a book and t-shirt, etc. I'm thinking about doing it, depending on how finances look in mid-November...

princessallegra · 10-13-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by twalton

You could still get in through the Runners World Challenge. Granted, it's pricey, starting at $450, but includes a bunch of stuff besides a spot In the race - Pasta in the Park ticket, entrance to the runners retreat, private packet pick-up (whatever that is), training plans, a book and t-shirt, etc. I'm thinking about doing it, depending on how finances look in mid-November...

Wow that's seriously awesome! I'm more scared by the 26.2 than the price tag! Thanks for the info!

cobbler · 10-13-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by princessallegra

Wow that's seriously awesome! I'm more scared by the 26.2 than the price tag! Thanks for the info!

I've heard via twitter that the Runners World challenge is sold out as well.

rocio · 10-13-2012, 08:35 AM

Is Marathon Tours out too? That's who my friend used.

mking624 · 10-13-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rocio

Is Marathon Tours out too? That's who my friend used.

I just checked their website and they are indeed sold out. Both the full and the half are sold out as of October 11th. The Goofy was sold out as of September 20th.

mking624 · 10-13-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cobbler

I've heard via twitter that the Runners World challenge is sold out as well.

It is. Right on the Runners World Challenge page, it lists the full, half, and Goofy as being sold out.

DisMar2011 · 10-23-2012, 07:22 AM

I missed out on signing up for the marathon via MarathonTours by a few hours. If anyone finds any other sign up opportunities- I'd love to hear about them! (Looked into charity options, but not a big fundraiser and it's a big chunk of $$'s). Still training like I'm going to run... Thanks!

jmasgat · 10-24-2012, 07:43 AM

I know of one travel company that has still spots for the 1/2 marathon. One of the agents is a WISHer.

Won't pass the DIS filter,so PM me if you want the name.

Maura

10-09-2012, 07:06 AM	#1
Cruz91 Always at Disney in my mind... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,035	Ugh - Marathon help! So I procrastinated way too long and both the half and full are sold out. Do I have any other options to get in the race? I don't know if some groups/places have a travel package I may be able to do that includes admission to a race... Crap! Please help! __________________ Nick Hotel - 3/1/06, Thanksgiving '06 (two weeks!), March '07 WH - Oct '07, Jan '08, Nov '08, March '09, Oct '09 WP - March '10 WH - Christmas '10 - OUR 10th trip!! WBC - Spring Break '11, WH/WBC - June '11 (Surprise Trip) WH - Thanksgiving '11, AS-Sports - Solo Marathon Weekend '12 - I DID IT!! WP - March '12 WH- June '12 Paradise Palms- TGiving '12 (also our 15th wedding anniversary) AS Spo - Jan '13 Solo Marathon (again) DW DH DD11 DS9

10-09-2012, 08:52 AM	#2
cewait DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: At the intersection of Ocoee, Winter Garden and Windermere... I hear thunder every night at 10pm Posts: 4,507	Go to runDisney's website. There are a list of tour operators and charities who you can contact to see if openings still exist/ __________________ _________________ Coach Charles NASM-CPT, GFT Perfectly Goofy 2006-2013 Endurance Coach Running Disney since 99 I don't want easy - just possible

10-09-2012, 09:54 AM	#3
Cruz91 Always at Disney in my mind... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,035	Yep - nothing I checked the sponsors, all appear to be sold out. What happened this year? I didn't sign up last year till November or December?!?! __________________ Nick Hotel - 3/1/06, Thanksgiving '06 (two weeks!), March '07 WH - Oct '07, Jan '08, Nov '08, March '09, Oct '09 WP - March '10 WH - Christmas '10 - OUR 10th trip!! WBC - Spring Break '11, WH/WBC - June '11 (Surprise Trip) WH - Thanksgiving '11, AS-Sports - Solo Marathon Weekend '12 - I DID IT!! WP - March '12 WH- June '12 Paradise Palms- TGiving '12 (also our 15th wedding anniversary) AS Spo - Jan '13 Solo Marathon (again) DW DH DD11 DS9

10-09-2012, 09:58 AM	#4
DisneyRunnerGirl If you see me sitting in a rocking chair, it's because I'm tying my running shoes. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 225	I think the 20th anniversary for the full kicked registrations into overdrive - as I read these boards I can see that there seem to be a number of people (me included) who are trying a full for the first time with the inducement of anniversary medal. __________________

10-09-2012, 10:54 AM	#5
cewait DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: At the intersection of Ocoee, Winter Garden and Windermere... I hear thunder every night at 10pm Posts: 4,507	They actually filled closer to the normal time this year. I am not a proponent of bending race rules but the remaining alternative would be through Mr Craig or Ms Bay __________________ _________________ Coach Charles NASM-CPT, GFT Perfectly Goofy 2006-2013 Endurance Coach Running Disney since 99 I don't want easy - just possible

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10-09-2012, 12:49 PM	#6
Cruz91 Always at Disney in my mind... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,035	Ha! Love your ciruitive routing, cewait... I think maybe no need. I did find a travel partner with availability. Just have to book 3 nights with them at a rate slightly higher than what I'd pay with my AP discount, but they're not killing me too bad on the markup of the full marathon entry. :-) __________________ Nick Hotel - 3/1/06, Thanksgiving '06 (two weeks!), March '07 WH - Oct '07, Jan '08, Nov '08, March '09, Oct '09 WP - March '10 WH - Christmas '10 - OUR 10th trip!! WBC - Spring Break '11, WH/WBC - June '11 (Surprise Trip) WH - Thanksgiving '11, AS-Sports - Solo Marathon Weekend '12 - I DID IT!! WP - March '12 WH- June '12 Paradise Palms- TGiving '12 (also our 15th wedding anniversary) AS Spo - Jan '13 Solo Marathon (again) DW DH DD11 DS9

10-12-2012, 08:47 PM	#7
Weluvdisny I'm alot calmer than I thought I would be We're all CRAZY for Disney!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 2,772	Does anyone know if WDW has a waitlist for the 1/2 Marathon? __________________ 2/00 - ASMo & Villas at DI, 1/03 & 1/06 - POR, 1/08 - POP & BWV, 11/08 - SSR, 01/10, 1/11 & 1/12-BWV, 8/12 AKV, 1/13 - CSR, 10/13 - BWV

10-13-2012, 05:06 AM	#8
twalton Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Viera, FL Posts: 128	You could still get in through the Runners World Challenge. Granted, it's pricey, starting at $450, but includes a bunch of stuff besides a spot In the race - Pasta in the Park ticket, entrance to the runners retreat, private packet pick-up (whatever that is), training plans, a book and t-shirt, etc. I'm thinking about doing it, depending on how finances look in mid-November... __________________ St. Louis Cardinals: 2011 World Series Champions "11 in '11"

10-13-2012, 08:35 AM	#11
rocio DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 537	Is Marathon Tours out too? That's who my friend used.

10-23-2012, 07:22 AM	#14
DisMar2011 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 18	I missed out on signing up for the marathon via MarathonTours by a few hours. If anyone finds any other sign up opportunities- I'd love to hear about them! (Looked into charity options, but not a big fundraiser and it's a big chunk of $$'s). Still training like I'm going to run... Thanks!

10-24-2012, 07:43 AM	#15
jmasgat DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,323	I know of one travel company that has still spots for the 1/2 marathon. One of the agents is a WISHer. Won't pass the DIS filter,so PM me if you want the name. Maura

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