Disney quietly updated new packet pick-up rules late yesterday, requiring each runner to get their own packet:
This currently shows up on the runDisney site for DL1/2, TOT, W&D, and Avengers (and 3 of those weekends opened registration a while back). The 2015 races aren't showing it yet, but I assume they will be updated in the near future
Personally, I understand the reasoning behind this (fewer illegal transfers, more traffic to expo vendors, spend more time on Disney property), but I think it's a very unfriendly change, especially for races that people have already registered and may have booked travel for. Depending how they work this out, I may not be able to do the W&D 5K that I've already registered for, since I'm not sure if I can take the extra time off work to get down there earlier
In the past, they've offered an unpublicized race day bib pick up. I would assume with the new policy, that queue will be much longer, and more popular (for my own reasons, I hope it's so popular that they have to rethink the new policy entirely, but that seems unlikely)
Packet Pick-Up
- Download and complete your personalized race waiver on-line (available approximately one month prior to event).
- Visit the Disneyland® Half Marathon Expo at Disneyland® Hotel Exhibit Hall to pick up your Race Packet.
- You must have a valid ID in order to pick up your packet (driver’s license, passport, Military ID, Government issued ID.)
- If you do not have a valid photo ID we cannot issue you your race bib. No exceptions will be made.
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR OWN PARTICIPANT PACKET (WHICH INCLUDES YOUR EVENT-ISSUED BIB NUMBER AND TIMING DEVICE) DURING REGULARLY SCHEDULED HOURS. Individuals will no longer be able to pick up participant packets on behalf of others.
This currently shows up on the runDisney site for DL1/2, TOT, W&D, and Avengers (and 3 of those weekends opened registration a while back). The 2015 races aren't showing it yet, but I assume they will be updated in the near future
Personally, I understand the reasoning behind this (fewer illegal transfers, more traffic to expo vendors, spend more time on Disney property), but I think it's a very unfriendly change, especially for races that people have already registered and may have booked travel for. Depending how they work this out, I may not be able to do the W&D 5K that I've already registered for, since I'm not sure if I can take the extra time off work to get down there earlier
In the past, they've offered an unpublicized race day bib pick up. I would assume with the new policy, that queue will be much longer, and more popular (for my own reasons, I hope it's so popular that they have to rethink the new policy entirely, but that seems unlikely)