Running Disney

[Rozzie]

Ok, you two are just showing off now!!

Well this is the Peacock thread, ain't it?

We only get one ride--might as well go for the gold.

ETA: Gail, I think nono just called you out. Where you going to be in 7 years? (Answer: NYC Marathon)

[mickeyndvcfan]

What? Aren't you going to do it with us??

You just never know. In 7 years I'll be retired and planning on being in Fla. so I guess I'll have plenty of time to train.

[Rozzie]

You just never know. In 7 years I'll be retired and planning on being in Fla. so I guess I'll have plenty of time to train.

The Villages has a running team.

[Rozzie]

Okay Team Peacock, I had to look...

http://www.nycmarathon.org/entrantinfo/applyfor2008.php

[nono]

Seven years from now I'll be 50+, but I'll still need to improve my half marathon time by 4:06 if I expect a guaranteed entry. I also won't let that be my first marathon, as I want to be able to enjoy it. So, I just have to get faster. Period.

[nono]

OK, Rozzie, this is unfair. I'm already trying to figure out which ferry I want to be on to head over to Staten Island for the bus transfer....

[Rozzie]

OK, Rozzie, this is unfair. I'm already trying to figure out which ferry I want to be on to head over to Staten Island for the bus transfer....

Well I already looked at airfares.

[nono]

Well I already looked at airfares.

Do you think they'll let us out of the insane asylum long enough to run the race?

[Ultramm]

Here is a new 5K as part of the ESPN the Weekend. Inaugural medal anyone
http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.c...PN5KDetailPage

ESPN The Weekend 5K
presented by Dick's Sporting Goods
benefiting The V Foundation


Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 7:00 am
Disney’s Hollywood Studios™

There’s a new race at Disney where the glitz of Hollywood meets the glory of sports! Benefiting The V Foundation for Cancer Research, the timed ESPN The Weekend 5K race at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ is just the headliner to a weekend epic sports adventure starring… you! Get up close and personal with athletes and ESPN personalities at a live telecast of Mike & Mike, Baseball Tonight and more.

Think you know all about sports? The Inaugural ESPN The Weekend 5K presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods will challenge you along the way with fun ESPN and sports trivia!


Each participant in the ESPN The Weekend 5K will receive:
# Inaugural ESPN The Weekend 5K presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods T-shirt
# Personalized race bib number (if registered before February 2, 2009)
# Goody Bag
# Inaugural ESPN The Weekend 5K presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods Finisher’s Medal


ESPN The Weekend 5K presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods features:
# Disney’s Endurance Series 5K course through Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
# Special appearances by ESPN Talent
# ESPN and sports trivia along the course entertaining you every step of the way
# Athlete refreshments at the finish line
# Timed event with online results
# A portion of every entry fee will benefit The V Foundation
# Disney's Kids' Races
# Awards presented to male, female, military, masters and wheelchair divisions

Registration

Register Online for ESPN The Weekend 5K presented by Dick's Sporting Goods.

Entry Fees & Deadlines:

Race Registration Only
# $45 before February 2, 2009
# $50 on or after February 2, 2009

Race Registration plus Theme Park Ticket*
# $98 before February 2, 2009
# $103 on or after February 2, 2009

Additional Theme Park Tickets*
# $53 each (limit 5 per person)

*See below for Theme Park Ticket details.

Online registration will close Sunday, February 22, 2009 or when registration reaches capacity. Registration will be available at Packet Pick-up on Friday, February 27 if the race has not reached capacity. There will be no day of race registration.



Eligibility

Participants must be 8 years or older to participate in ESPN The Weekend 5K presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods.



Pacing Requirements

All participants must be able to maintain a 16-minute per mile pace.



Cancellation & Transfer Policy

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions will be made.



*Theme Park Ticket entitles you to one day of admission to one of the following theme parks: Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios™, or Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Ticket must be used by 12/31/09. Some activities/events may be separately priced. Ticket types and entitlements are subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Parking is not included. Tickets must be picked up at Packet Pick-up. Tickets not picked up will not be refunded or mailed.

[Rozzie]

Do you think they'll let us out of the insane asylum long enough to run the race?

For weekend passes I am sure they would expect good behavior from us. I don't know about you, but if I'm in the looney bin I am going to milk it for all it's worth. I'll be the biggest wacko they've ever encountered.


Well, I'll be, another race. Maybe if I was already going to be down I would think about it just for the medal. But to pay $45 to run for 30 minutes or so seems kinda weird. Heck, I paid $85 for a hour and a half and that came with a after hours post race party. Thanks Robert for the heads up though!