RunDisney Marathon Weekend: Should You Join? Pros, Cons & Budget Analysis
"Explore the reasons to participate in the RunDisney Marathon Weekend by delving into its pros, cons, and budget implications. Discover if this event is the right fit for your running goals and vacation plans, considering factors like costs, experiences, and alternatives."
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Why We Should Do runDisney Marathon Weekend Angela H. Benton, PhD 17 April 2019
Outline Introduction Pros Cons Budget Summary Alternatives Bargaining Chips
Introduction runDisney marathon weekend (arguably) the most popular 1stmarathon for many runners held from January 9, 2020 to January 12, 2020 roughly 30,000 people from all over the globe attend Many distances to choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, dopey challenge, goofy s race
Pros Racing in January in Florida weather we like! Nonstop flights from Roanoke to Orlando on Allegiant! Super cheap airline; no frills but gets you from point A to point B Memorable 1sthalf marathon for you at WDW Also memorable 1stmarathon for me! Second weekend of January so possibly less children! A healthy fitness goal we can do together! Prevent winter/holiday weight gain
Cons A LOT OF People 20,000 ish Potentially a lot of children although people in runDisney FB group say not a popular kid time Miles 48.6/13.1 The moola...
Budget Category Husband Wife $ 778.00 this will be a little more because of fees and things $ 266.00 Races $ 188.00 $ 590.00 Flight $ 133.00 $ 133.00 Food $ 350.00 $ 350.00 $ 700.00 Souvenirs $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 300.00 Park Tickets $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 600.00 Subtotal Disney Value Hotel Room $ 1,000.00 $ 2,644.00 Hotel Offsite $ 500.00 $ 1,500.00 Grand total = $ 4,144.00 plus 20% for things I forgot bout or miscalculated $ 4,972.80
Summary You ve never been to Disney so this could be fun! We aren t getting to have a big, fun graduation trip so maybe this could substitute! It s a fun healthy goal to have to prevent winter/holiday weight gain! ALLLLLL THE MEDALS ~$5K
Alternative We go on separate no race weekend Less $1,000 race fees Less $$$ for off site hotel Less $$$ for souvenirs/race goodies
Bargaining Chips I will make your training plans Fun for me; less stress for you I won t signup for anymore races between Hokie and Dopey Saves $$$$ I will pack the bags for Disney categorically of course And you don t have to wear a costume unless you want to
