1. Why We Should Do runDisney Marathon Weekend
Angela H. Benton, PhD
17 April 2019

2. Outline Introduction Pros Cons Budget Summary Alternatives
Bargaining Chips

3. Introduction runDisney marathon weekend
(arguably) the most popular 1st marathon 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

4. 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 1st half marathon for you – at WDW
Also memorable 1st marathon for me!
Second weekend of January so possibly less children!
A healthy fitness goal we can do together!
Prevent winter/holiday weight gain

5. 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...

6. Budget Category Husband Wife Races $ 188.00 $ 590.00 $ 778.00$ $ $
this will be a little more because of fees and things
Flight $ $ $
Food $ $ $
Souvenirs $ $ $
Park Tickets $ $ $
Subtotal
$ 2,644.00
Hotel
Offsite
Disney Value Hotel Room $
$ 1,000.00
$ 1,500.00
Grand total =
$ 4,144.00
plus 20% for things I forgot bout or miscalculated
$ 4,972.80

7. 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

8. Questions?

9. Alternative We go on separate no race weekend Less $1,000 – race fees
Less $$$ for off site hotel
Less $$$ for souvenirs/race goodies

10. Bargaining Chips I will make your training plans 
Fun for me; less stress for you
I won’t signup for anymore races between Hokie ½ 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 