Tower of Terror 10-Miler Blog Hop

Even though the Tower of Terror 10-Miler is off the 2015 runDisney calendar, it doesn't mean we can't look back at this year's race and wish we were there!  Since we weren't, I spent some time contacting some other great bloggers to collect their posts sharing this awesome runDisney race.

First up: V's Fuzzy Running (lol...fuzzy Disney math...Love That!).  She's run this race 3 times and offers a great perspective.  To boot, she also stayed at Hilton Bonnet Creek, which is where we are planning on staying for Princess.
http://seevrun.blogspot.com/2014/10/2014-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-10.html

Next, Running Happily Ever After offers some great dos and don'ts along with the recap.  It's also great advice for anyone taking on Wine & Dine in a few weeks.
http://www.runninghappilyeverafter.com/2014/10/recap-2014-rundisney-tower-of-terror-10.html

The next blog is the perspective of someone doing this race as their longest distance to date.  Montana from Pretty Lil Mudder is no newbie to a challenge, though.  She loves all those muddy runs (that I've never done...someday I'm sure that will make the list) and is pretty darn tough!  Check it out:
http://www.prettylilmudder.com/2014/10/race-recap-tower-terror-10-miler/

Finally, Karen at Run, Knit, Travel did BOTH events during the ToT weekend.  You can check them both out to make you feel even more jealous of those who got to participate!
5k: http://runknittravel.com/2014/10/07/race-recap-2014-wdw-happy-haunted-5k/
10-Miler: http://runknittravel.com/2014/10/10/race-recap-2014-tower-of-terror/

Thanks to ALL of these bloggers for great recaps & for letting me spread the runDisney love!  Yep, I'm even more jealous now!  My fingers are still crossed for 2016--who's with me?!?!?!?

Tower of Terror 10-Miler Preview

It's almost time to take on the Tower of Terror 10-miler!  I know many of you are heading to Walt Disney World this week to tackle this villain-themed race.  Gotta say it: I'm jealous!!!!  This is one of the races that none of us have participated in.  Ironically enough, my training schedule has a 10 mile run this weekend.  Ugh!  Why isn't there a spot for me in this race?!?!?!?  It would have been perfect!!!!

We didn't want to leave you hanging, though, just because we won't be there, so we scoured the web to find all of the important details to make sure you have the best race experience. 

Expo
The Expo is where you will need to head first to pick up your race bib, your race swag, and spend all your money (oh...or is that just me?).  From past reviews, this expo is pretty small, but I bet I could still find ways to spend lots of cash!
Here's a preview of some of the merchandise:  http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/09/picture-if-you-will-merchandise-for-the-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-10-miler-weekend/
Did I mention I was jealous yet?  That is the BEST runDisney jacket I've seen yet (and I love me some jackets)! 
The expo is open from 10-7 on Friday and 8:30-3 on Saturday at ESPN Wide World of Sports.  If you are staying at a host hotel on property, buses will transport you to the expo.  Otherwise, a short cab ride is an easy way to get there if you don't have a car.  Remember, there is no packet pickup at the race start.

Happy Haunted 5k
This is Disney's version of a trail run.  Weather reports are looking like this may be a muddy one, so I'd suggest you pack a pair of old shoes just in case.  The run starts at 7:30, but you will want to be in your corrals by 7:15.  Buses will start loading at the hotels at 5:30.

Kids Races
Immediately following the 5k, the kids races will be off!  Families, you need to be on the buses by 8:30; the races start at 9:15

ToT 10-Miler
This is what everyone's here for (and what I wish someone would give me a bib for)!  The race starts at 10, but you'll want to be in your corrals by 9:30.  Buses start at 7:15.  Being that this is a night race, even with the "gloomy" theme, everyone is pretty lively and excited at the start.  There will be some food trucks, but I personally wouldn't chance it.  Be sure to hydrate early; it's always hot for this one.

Disney Villains Hollywood Bash
This is the party just for you, runners!  Celebrate your achievement with your friends and family with exclusive access to the park.  Don't forget to bring money for snacks--seriously--is the ONLY thing I do in Disney is spend money???  The party goes on until 3:30 am, so I dare you to stay through the whole thing!

In all seriousness, though, we wish all the runners the best of luck!  Have so much fun, make lots of memories, and soak it all in.  Rumor is that this is THE BEST runDisney themed race.   Expect the unexpected.

Are you running ToT?  Would you like to write a guest blog post about your experience?  We'd love to feature you here and hear all about the race!  Comment below or contact us at disneyrunsinthefamily@gmail.com