What to expect at your first RunDisney event | I ran each race at the Wine and Dine Marathon weekend

[@ddelgado99]

I'm watching this a year later and holy cow, you are my inspiration. I've just started to run seriously, couch to 5k style and wooow! This is so awesome and such a feat, congratulations!

[@bgreen999]

Dude....well done. You're an inspiration

[@JamesSmith-fu6mp]

I’m doing the half in January. My first Disney race. Staying on property. They say race starts at 5 AM and to be there at 3 AM. Sounds like you weren’t though and you left the resort at 3:30 or so. Suggestions for wake up time or time leaving hotel? Just trying to maximize sleep time. I’m not sure what my group will be yet but I know I won’t be in the first group. I was once a very large person as well. 305 lbs on a 5’9” frame. Amazing to be able todo this. In better shape than when I was a kid. Appreciate your help.

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Congrats man! It is a pretty amazing feeling to cross that finish line!!! I think most mornings I got there around 4 and was totally fine. You should be fine to leave at 3:30. It will be a good bit past 5 when you actually start anyways.

[@kirk1796]

I ran all three in 2021 also. I started in corral 1 each time. Man, the rain during the 5k day would not let up. At least the rain allowed me to go on all of the rides at Magic Kingdom with little to no wait times. Anyways, awesome experience. One of these years I plan to run the Dopey Challenge.

[@xbox3601194]

Hey man. Awesome video. Disney does not give you much info at all to go on so this is so clutch. Well worth the effort filming because it’s helping us big time get ready for the race this weekend.

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Glad it was helpful! Which race are you running?

[@SandyFam]

You’re amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I just signed up for my first 5k, 10k, and half (princess challenge) for February. It’s only a virtual one but I can’t wait to do it in person one day!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Thank you so much for watching!!! I highly recommend the in person races, they are so much fun! Which series would you want to be your first in person race?

[@AY-lq1mm]

Enjoyed your video. Good luck on your future events. My experience is with the January full and would advise to take an early bus and plan to arrive early. It is a .6 mile walk to the corrals. At least 3 times there has been traffic delays and at least once where the first bus was also the last. Have seen people running to the start from the initial staging area. Even if one is in a later corral arriving early seems prudent.

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

This is a great suggestion! The bus situation can definitely be pretty iffy. Thanks for watching!

[@susanbell7634]

Thanks for posting this! My husband and I did the Challenge and 5k in 2019. It was such a great experience! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Will you be doing another race? You should!!!

[@ashoemaker.dreamvacations]

Thank you for sharing your experience!! RunDisney is so much fun and hope to do some races next year!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Any races in particular you are looking to do?

[@ashoemaker.dreamvacations]

@@ExpeditionNeverland The 5k for the Spring race looks interesting. Been wanting to do the half wine and Dine for awhile.

[@PinkFlowers365]

Looks like it was so much fun! Also, congrats on your success and progress!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Such an incredible experience. Can’t wait for my next one!!!

[@mkechung]

Thanks for sharing your runDisney experience. Very useful information!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Thanks for watching! Absolutely love runDisney!!!

[@wendysimpson134]

Wow! Such great info and WHAT an accomplishment! You should be so proud of yourself!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Thank you so much!

[@RichardMEvans]

FANTASTIC! Congratulations on a project well done 👍

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@jourdanmckinley8322]

Wow well done! So inspiring! I know this is almost a year old, but running my first run Disney in November. For entry to the race, do you just need your bib or is it similar to entering the parks (magic band/finger print?)

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Just your bib!!! They link photos with the bib number too! I’ll see you there!!!

[@jourdanmckinley8322]

@@ExpeditionNeverland thank you! I cannot wait 🤸🏾‍♀️

[@daviddushkin9171]

Dopey 2023!? Thanks for sharing this. New to your channel. I look forward to learning more about your journey

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Brother you read my mind!!! I think that’s going to be my goal!!!! Thanks for watching and I am excited to share more!!!

[@daviddushkin9171]

@@ExpeditionNeverland this brought back so many memories. I ran Disney Marathon weekend 8 times. I will say you can totally do Dopey. It’s amazing

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

I actually toyed with the idea of goofy for 2022 but didn’t want to be too crazy 😂

[@daviddushkin9171]

@@ExpeditionNeverland that’s not crazy that’s awesome

[@dianna9283]

Thank you for posting your experience and providing a lot of great information! I am registered for the 2022 food and wine half and knowing what to expect helps tremendously! Thank you!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions!!!

[@penelopemclane8737]

I did WnD too and I agree, Disney races are fantastic !! congrats to you on your transformation and on your racing!!! Good Luck on the full !

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Thanks for watching! I truly can’t wait for the full in January and I can’t wait to share that experience with everyone as well!!!

[@hollyjo161821]

Thank you for this!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@cordiallycrystal683]

Way to go! Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Youve inspired me to sign up for a race next year :) Look forward to seeing more videos.

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Which race did you sign up for???

[@cordiallycrystal683]

@@ExpeditionNeverland I haven’t yet! Will plan for fall 2022. I bet these events sell out fast.

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

They absolutely do! You have to be quick!

[@JH-cn7ei]

So impressive what you have accomplished in your physical transformation which I have been privileged to witness through your videos. I am very happy for you keep up the good work. I hope when I am down there in June I see you in the parks. Also another good video.

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

You have been there just about from day 1 my friend! Thanks for following along on my journey!!!

[@dwhorses4261]

How late are they there for packet pick ups ? I've never done one of these and the flight I'm looking at i would land at 4:40 if everything is on time

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

That is really going to be pushing it. I want to say the first day it is usually open til 6 or 7. Is your race the next day? If so I would definitely try to get an earlier flight to be safe!!!

[@dwhorses4261]

@@ExpeditionNeverland ok thanks

[@jimclark213]

I just signed up for the 10 miler starting in Epcot, does it matter which Disney property I stay at? Do they all have the transportation?

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

You can stay anywhere! They will all have buses to the start.

[@jimclark213]

Just finished the springtime surprise 10-miler, this channel was super helpful in planning and made for a great trip, thanks for all this content! I’m now hooked!! It would be cool if you could do reviews or tips for signing up for example club rundisney perks etc. and your experience or recommendations with that.

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

So glad you had a good time! What was your favorite part???

[@jimclark213]

@@ExpeditionNeverland had to be running through Hollywood Studios and the characters that were out. Love Onward and got to see Ian and Barley. But also staying at the swan was great bc of the walkability to everything.

[@AlpineKindOfMind]

Great video! Thanks for this behind the scenes look. I just registered for the Princess half marathon - it’ll be my first half as well as my first runDisney race. Looking forward to it, but also eager to learn everything about it so I know what I’m doing once I get there! I’ll subscribe so I can see your marathon video as soon as it’s ready. 😁

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Are you at princess weekend yet? I will be filming from the expo tonight!

[@ELIZABETHSTUBER-j6o]

What time would you recommend for: 1. going to the expo and 2. getting on the bus for the 5K? Congratulations on your races!!

[@joshuaweaver2443]

Congratulations! Such an inspiring story…thank you for sharing, keep up the great work!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Thanks for watching! Can’t wait to experience the full marathon in January and bring it to everyone!

[@JackieDawson1912]

Hi, about how long was the walk from where the shuttle dropped you off to the corrals? Do you know about how long the walk is from the parking lot? Just trying to not walk a ton before the races

[@rileymorrison6120]

Hi! What did the finish line look like after the half? I'm running the half marathon this Sunday and I have breakfast reservations after, but I'm afraid I'll be cutting it a little close. Is there a lot to do at the finish? Or do people just head home? Congrats on your weight loss! That's amazing!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

There’s not a whole lot to do honestly. You should be fine. Just know that depending on where you start you may not start until close to 6am. So just keep that in mind for how long it will take you to finish.

[@dwhorses4261]

I'm kinda nervous I just started running and sometimes feel like I get runners knees but I'm trying to do strengthening exercises, was gonna sign up for the 5k but it sold out in 2 min so signed up for the 10k I'm only up to 3.5 miles with a break or 2 in-between so 6.2 is much further but I have till April next year so I'm hoping I can get up to that and be in better shape for it.

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

You will be just fine! So many people run and walk so I wouldn’t be worried. It’s honestly a blessing that the 5k sold out. The 10k will be a lot more enjoyable for you!

[@dwhorses4261]

@@ExpeditionNeverland thank you , your such an inspiration and your right it's gonna be fun , I recently did a 5k mud run and that was super fun too ,thank you .

[@ainesplanes]

Was it daylight savings the weekend you did it? I’m doing this year’s race and the half falls on daylight savings. Btw, Congrats! Also, super informative video.

[@gamad1977]

Hello, maybe I missed it, but where did u stay? I'm a runner & RunDisney has beens in my run list the past 2 years... The races sell out in minutes! Finally I was able to get a spot for the Half Marathon for this February and planning on getting a on property hotel & just 2 day tickets (definitely Epcot and probably Hollywood studios 🤔).... Any recommendations? Thanks in advance. Love your video and the motivation for running projected. I do also know that this races are not for PR or PB times, I just plan to go with the flow and enjoy, otherwise I'd find my self trying to go around lost of people.... But I cannot wait to run along all Disney enthusiasts!!!!!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Have you gotten a room yet? I wonder if there is much available in February.

[@melissaholley8250]

My sister and I are doing our first Disney 1/2. Any suggestions to make it our best experience?

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Don’t go out there and try to run for time. Just enjoy it. Stop for all the pictures and have a great time!

[@rebekahwingo2484]

I am thinking of doing a run but worried that I will not be able to keep up the time and the sweepers will catch up with me and I will not be able to finish

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

What is your pace? If you do a 5k they do not have a time limit.

[@rebekahwingo2484]

@@ExpeditionNeverland I average around a 17-18 min mile. I am hoping to get it down some but that’s where I’m at now

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

@@rebekahwingo2484 so for now I would focus on a 5k or possibly doing a virtual race or two until you can get that time down a little bit. But you’ll get there if you keep training!

[@DancingDivaAlex]

Can't wait for Princess weekend!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Yea I may or may not be stalking the runDisney website for the 10k or half to open up 😬

[@JH-cn7ei]

Where did you go? I just am now recovered from covid kicked my ass for two weeks. I'm one of those guys that likes to hit the weights, do 100 pushups each day and like to get several miles of walking each day. This covid thing shut me down big time where I could barely get up the stairs without gasping. All good now but dammmmmm! I hope you are good to go.

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Oh no!!!! This new job has me going crazy! Hoping to get back into things more consistently in the new year! Hope you are doing well now!!!

[@suehouser4376]

you're awesome

[@BobaFight]

I don’t see the skirt in any of your race photos?

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Those photos are for my eyes only 😂

[@iamremyAdventures]

Awesome.. We’ll Done…

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Thank you so much!!!

[@preisslers]

I would’ve died 🥺

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

Nah you’d be fine! Let’s do a race!!!

[@preisslers]

@@ExpeditionNeverland I’m scheduled to run the marathon in January. But I’m not training for it 😅

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

You just want the medal don’t you 🥺

[@preisslers]

@@ExpeditionNeverland I’m not even planning to finish the race I just want that beautiful medal!!

[@ExpeditionNeverland]

@@preisslers wow! That’s an expensive medal!!!