runDisney VIP Race Retreat
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runDisney VIP Race Retreat
If you are a Disney runner, you are probably familiar with the Race Retreat. But it’s got a small change happening for the 2017 runDisney Marathon weekend (which, by the way, we have a great deal for you if you are still interested in running!)
New branding this year for an old runDisney favorite: runDisney VIP Race Retreat has shown up on the website.
Runners are getting exclusive access to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo, as well as the usual race retreat perks.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Exclusive Early Access to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Saturday, January 7, 2017
3:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. (runners only)
5:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (runners and Platinum ChEAR Squad only)
Location: Imagine Lot, Epcot®
Sunday, January 8, 2017
3:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. (runners only)
5:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (runners and Platinum ChEAR Squad only)
Location: Imagine Lot, Epcot®
Here’s a screen shot of the website information:
Race Retreat Pricing
- Walt Disney World® Marathon – $120
- Walt Disney World® Half Marathon – $120
- Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge or Dopey Challenge – $230
Is race retreat “worth it”? That’s up to you to decide.
If you put value on arriving at the expo early without a huge line, then yes.
If you end up with a very cold, very wet, or very hot race morning, then yes.
If you like characters before the race, a little special treatment, some coffee and bacon: then YES.
I’ve never done it myself, but I get the appeal.
What do you think about the extra early entry to the Expo?
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My thoughts on Race Retreat, in general.
They need to keep it open long enough for people in the last corral who meet the time restrictions to come in and have breakfast post-race.
When I did it for Dopey, a couple of my friends got in while they were putting the food away and clearing tables.
Which is …pardon my language BS 🙂 If you’re in the last corral and run a 16 mm, you are crossing the start line AT LEAST a half hour (if not much longer) than other runners which is already cutting back on your time to get to RR.
I wouldn’t do it again unless they extended the “closing” times.
Yes! This is why I never bought it. Not cool man.
Of course I didn’t figure it out until I started doing the math about mile 15 😀
I think if I ever go back to Disney it would be to do a Dopey challenge weekend 🙂
I don’t think the early entry appeals or me, because then I just pay for more nights in a hotel lol and just the basic package is quite an investment.
Is there any information on how you will get in with the special access to the expo since you don’t pick up your information until it opens?
It does not say. I wonder if they will deliver to your room for this particular case? Or you will be on a list and you just get checked in at the doors to the expo. That’s my guess.
My sister and I had VIP for after the race during marathon weekend and it was lovely. Hot food and free massages. The expo perk sounds pretty cool. You will be sure to get your merchandise by being allowed in early.
I bought this for goofy challenge next month so I am excited to see how it is. I dont think i would do it for princess but if I enjoy it, will definitely splruge on it doing dopey next year
Extra early to almost anything is almost always worth it!