The Dumbo Double Dare: run a 10k on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday.
Sounds fun!
The race takes place over Labor Day weekend and the course includes routes through Disneyland and California Adventure Park.
I ran the Disneyland half marathon in 2007 and it has been my only Disney race. I’ve wanted to do the Goofy Challenge (half marathon Saturday, marathon on Sunday) for YEARS. I always talk about it and it never really seems to work out. That event takes place at Disneyworld and Florida is kinda far away from California. But then the Dumbo Double Dare was announced a few months ago — but this one is in Disneyland. That is much closer.
Swag!
You get a race shirt and medal for the 10k.
You get a race shirt and medal for the Half.
AND you get a Dumbo Double Dare shirt and medal.
It’s expensive, I know.
It’s really expensive. I know. I heard you the first time.
It’s a much shorter distance that the Goofy, I know that, too!
But this can be a test of speed, not endurance. This can be a test of how fast you can FLY. Get it, Dumbo… fly… ears. Nevermind.
Registration opened on Tuesday (1/22) at 9 a.m. PST and sold out within the hour. Luckily, I registered at 9:30 and secured my spot. A select few were given the option to register early at other Run Disney events or through a Visa promotion. This was a hot ticket, especially since it is the inaugural event for the 10k and Dumbo Double. It’s a 19.3 mile adventure!
I already know a few people doing it…
Did you get in?
Would you ever consider the Dumbo Double Dare?
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I somehow missed the hype when this was first announced and just heard of this bad-assery earlier this week. Dude, sounds awesome. I was sitting here at the computer earlier wondering why I haven’t won the lottery yet… Cause if I had, I’d be all over this (and every other disney race)
That does seem a lot more doable than the Goofy Challenge for me! It sold out faster than NYC!! Good luck with it!!
wheeeee! so fun!!!! have a blast!
Sounds like fun! No wonder it sold out so quickly. One day I’d like to do the Goofy or Dumbo. Can’t wait to see what you dress up as!
I would love to do one of the double races – but both FL and CA are far for me to travel right now…that coupled with how $$ it is to register has made these races go on the backburner for now =)
I think it’s fine to spend that much $ if it’s something you plan to do once =)
Love the graphic – fabulous! We were able to register over marathon weekend and the lines at the expo to do so were INSANE! But regardless, so glad we were able to get in. Very excited about this race! :)
YAY!! West coast partay yay
I made it too!! And, since I am doing the Princess Half in February, I will get the Coast to Coast medal also! 4 medals , 2 races, 1 weekend – SO EXCITED! :)
I would have LOVED to do this one!!
i love dumbo, like really LOOOOVE. I want to go. Does dumbo need a sherpa? Do you?
The goofy and dumbo are both on my bucket list. I’ve never been to Disney so to run there as my intro would be highly amazing.
It’s also the only time being called dumb(o) is seen as a compliment. Have fun!
woo hoo! We shall finally meet! Can’t wait!
ohhhhhhhhhhh!!! I have a disney run on my bucklet list…don’t know when but I will do it! :)
I can’t wait for this!! I was stoked I got in!! Bling Bling fun too :)
I must have been under a rock or trapped in a bubble because I missed knowing about this one until it was sold out… booo! It sounds awesome, looks awesome, tripple bling is awesome! expensive? yeah – im with Char – why havent I won the lotto???? if i wasnt coming from NY to SF in June i’d be super bummed that I missed it… canit wait for all of the recaps!
Sounds awesome!! I didn’t know about it, but maybe in the future I’ll do it.
And finally our running shoes will cross paths once again!
It’s going to be sooo much fun!!!
I would love to run this. This seems so much more doable at this point in my running career than Goofy, although I have the across the country issue. Someday!
I would definitely do the Dumbo Dare! I’m not this year, but perhaps next year – I haven’t run a disney race yet!
Wait – you’re going to run it for TIME? I thought that was counter to the whole RunDisney culture? I posted on this topic the other day and got ripped because it’s all about the FUN and going SLOW and maximizing the EXPERIENCE! You are such a rebel! Go, man! GO!
THIS SOUNDS SO FUN! I think the first lady will like visiting disney too!
It sounds fun. And, sometimes life is about splurging and enjoying the adventures while we can!
I’m so jealous! I think it would be fun. And I think it’s ok to splurge. I can’t wait to see how you do.
Sounds like so much fun! Ummm, what’s your costume? That’s the most important question.
haha I agree with Christine! The costume is so key :)
I’m so jealous of hearing of everyone that got in! It looks like a lot of fun. Good luck!
(P.S., post pics of your medal – I’m so curious!)