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my boyfriend is a triathlete, and is interested in possible run events. He is aware of the weekend (which is a bucket list item...he wants to complete all 4 - mentioned its called the dopey challenge?? ).
But I thought I read there might be some other events during other time frames? I mentioned to him as we are planning a fall 2015 trip with his kids for the MNSSHP. So I said I'd see if there were any fall races.
And of course y'all on these boards are the best people to ask
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Fall races:
Tower of Terror 10 miler (first weekend in October)
Wine and Dine Half marathon (second weekend in November?)
These races have changed dates periodically, so check on the official site to be sure.
There's also the Disneyland Half in California during Labor Day weekend. It's sold out already for this year though.
Marathon weekend in January is the main event as it's the only Disney Full marathon. And yes, all 4 races (5K, 10K, Half, Full) is now considered the Dopey Challenge. It's new for 2014, and sold out already. But 2015 is looking good!
So a race to run during the MNSSHP would be the Tower of Terror 10 miler. Should he choose the Wine and Dine Half, that goes on during MVMCP.
Hope that answers your questions! Any more, fire away!
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Thank you so much! 2015 will be all about the kiddos...but I know he wants to go back to do some of the races. I'll make sure he looks into far in advance!
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Sadly Wine and Dine is sold out for this year, we did it last year and are doing it again to get our Coast to Coast medal and we loved it! The temps were perfect, the stations and entertainment was great too! Only a few problems but nothing that didnt stop us from signing up again this year!!
As always if you or your better half have questions, ask away!!
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"I am a runner because I run. Not because I run fast. Not because I run far. I am a runner because I say I am. And no one can tell me I'm not."-- John Bingham
Thanks - I appreciate it!! He wouldn't be going until after 2015...so it's a long ways away. I am a planner to a fault more often than not...drives many nuts -- but I am glad I inquired, as it looks like when he wants to do a race he will have to register VERY early...similar to the IRONMAN events.
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Sadly Wine and Dine is sold out for this year, we did it last year and are doing it again to get our Coast to Coast medal and we loved it! The temps were perfect, the stations and entertainment was great too! Only a few problems but nothing that didnt stop us from signing up again this year!!
As always if you or your better half have questions, ask away!!
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Well I totally admire him doing Iron man! Kudos to him!!
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I have no shame in saying I'd pass out 2 miles in. So I declare myself a spectator. He completed is first one last fall -- hopes to do Louisville in 2014...
I, too, am in total awe of anyone who can even run the half marathon!!
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Well I totally admire him doing Iron man! Kudos to him!!
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Well thanks for being a spectator! Seriously, I love the spectators. They are awesome and encouraging like you have no idea. So please keep up the cheering and clapping and noise - it's great!!!
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Spectators are awesome! I think I honestly can say that the best ones were at the DC race I just did. They had awesome signs, great entertainment and lots of energy to get you going! Thanks for being out there and cheering us all on!!
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"I am a runner because I run. Not because I run fast. Not because I run far. I am a runner because I say I am. And no one can tell me I'm not."-- John Bingham
I've done the wine and dine 1/2 and its fantastic. We are doing the tower of terror this year. Will keep you posted how that compares
Thanks! I'm excited to hear about it.
Also, do any of you guys/gals go with kids? If so what do you do with them? I know they have child care.....but not late late to my knowledge. I'm pretty sure these races will be waiting till after the kids first trip....but gathering info for options for my runner
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My kids are older.... My baby is 16 so hubby and I are able to leave him in the room and go off and have fun! If you have younger kids, gosh I dont know what to suggest. Sorry I cant be much help with that. I didnt do much outside of the realm of being a mom until lately and now its a wonderful feeling of being free!!
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Yeah, I can't help with the kids info either. I mean, I have 3 of my own, and they've come along on a few race trips with me. But I've also had either my DH along or my parents as well. So maybe you could bring family/friends along for babysitting?!
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Yeah, I can't help with the kids info either. I mean, I have 3 of my own, and they've come along on a few race trips with me. But I've also had either my DH along or my parents as well. So maybe you could bring family/friends along for babysitting?!
You might be onto something here I wouldn't be racing, and never mind watching them, but the party at DHS for the TOT run sounded so much fun!! That might have to wait - unless I work that one day into a potential Universal Studios trip with my BF next year....hmmm....
Long story short - BF doesn't mind a kidless trip to WDW AFTER the kids have been...but 2015 would be their first ever trip and I think (no, I know) we will be two busy for him to get a race in...it's too much to cram into a 6 day trip.
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my boyfriend is a triathlete, and is interested in possible run events. He is aware of the weekend (which is a bucket list item...he wants to complete all 4 - mentioned its called the dopey challenge?? 
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I mentioned to him as we are planning a fall 2015 trip with his kids for the MNSSHP. So I said I'd see if there were any fall races. 
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