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[Rose&Crown]

Any rumors about race status? NYC cancelled the half marathon this coming Sunday and there's lots of chatter about Boston in April.

Really shocked at the silence from WDW in general about this. Can’t see how this goes on.

 

[Demarke]

I have a non-refundable hotel room, so I hope they don’t end up cancelling!!

 

[LAKid53]

I have a non-refundable hotel room, so I hope they don’t end up cancelling!!

Not staying on property? Did you purchase travel insurance? I'd also check the cancellation policy of the credit card you used if runDisney cancels the races next month. If it's announced WDW is canceling events, hotels outside WDW should be flexible.

 

[Rose&Crown]

I have a non-refundable hotel room, so I hope they don’t end up cancelling!!

I work in the travel industry, vast majority of hotels are extremely flexible on this right now. Even if you booked that I haven’t heard of properties not bending that.

 

[Swissmiss]

I was supposed to run a local race this weekend ... with fewer participants than the current national government maximum 1’000 people in a public gathering. And then this afternoon the local government reduced this threshold to 100. In the email we received, it mentioned all the planning that had to take place to cancel the event. I can only imagine the type of planning that would need to go into place for runDisney to cancel an event and that they need to have all their ducks in a row in order to make an announcement.

 

[LAKid53]

I was supposed to run a local race this weekend ... with fewer participants than the current national government maximum 1’000 people in a public gathering. And then this afternoon the local government reduced this threshold to 100. In the email we received, it mentioned all the planning that had to take place to cancel the event. I can only imagine the type of planning that would need to go into place for runDisney to cancel an event and that they need to have all their ducks in a row in order to make an announcement.

Not to mention the millions of dollars lost, in registration fees refunded, rooms cancelled, etc.

But people's health is tantamount.

 

[HiJe]

Not to mention the millions of dollars lost, in registration fees refunded, rooms cancelled, etc.

But people's health is tantamount.

I would hope they would at least let you sign up for a future race with the current registration.

Or a new idea......Each participant gets to choose their own 6.2 mile route!!! I'm heading to ESPN Zone where I know no one else will be.

 

[durangojim]

Looking less and less like it’s going to happen. Darn it! I really want that Ahsoka medal. Maybe they’ll make it virtual.

 

[Texas84]

Race weekend, including park entry, will be limited to runners and their families.

(Wishful thinking)

 

[LAKid53]

Race weekend, including park entry, will be limited to runners and their families.

(Wishful thinking)

If only....

 

[OG Runner]

Anything other than cancelling the races would be preferable. Unfortunately, right now we are also on pins and needles, in Massachusetts,
as a decision on the Boston Marathon has not been made.

 

[Texas84]

Disney won't cancel this until the last possible moment. Hope is this passes in a few weeks. Key word is hope.

 

[HiJe]

I would think that if they decided to completely cancel this race, they would also be closing the parks as well.

And looking at the current 110 minute wait for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, I'm guessing, they will hold off on closing the parks unless they absolutely have to.

This is just my speculation and I have nothing to back up my logic.

 

[Demarke]

I don't think they are looking to be as quick on closing and cancelling things. Looks like they successfully lobbied the CA governor to exempt them from the over 250 person gathering ban

California Governor- “Disneyland Resort Exempt from Recent Ban on Large Gatherings.” | The Kingdom Insider

Citing "different circumstances," the Governor of California decided that the Disneyland Resort is exempt from ban on large gatherings

thekingdominsider.com

Edit - Whelp, that didn't last long!

Disneyland Resort in California to close March 14 through to the end of the month due to coronavirus

Disneyland Closing Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns

Walt Disney World news, photos, and reviews! We provide you with daily news from the Walt Disney World theme parks and beyond

blogmickey.com

 

[LAKid53]

I think Rival Run isn't going to happen. More cases in Florida.

 

[LAKid53]

WDW and DLP close Sunday for the rest of the month. Disneyland closes Saturday. DCL will cease new departures Saturday.

Looking more and more like we might not race next month.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

Fully expecting this race to be cancelled. Hoping a lot can change between now and then, but it's looking grim.

 

[HiJe]

Fully expecting this race to be cancelled. Hoping a lot can change between now and then, but it's looking grim.

Any guesses as to what RunDisney will do regarding refunds, credits, or anything like that if it is cancelled?

 

[LAKid53]

Any guesses as to what RunDisney will do regarding refunds, credits, or anything like that if it is cancelled?

They'll probably issue a credit to be used on an upcoming race. Disney Cruise Line is doing that, rather than a full refund.

We're in uncharted territory...

 

[OG Runner]

Figuring they will lean more toward credits than refunds, next year's races could be difficult to get entry into.