DoomBuggy Runner

We are now less than a week away for the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.  This year I will be doing the Goofy Challenge, so my packing list will be built upon these race events.  Also, since we are only six hours away from Disney, we will be driving, so this guide will not address flight packing.

Expo Needs

• Signed race waiver
• Money… Lots & lots of money
• Annual Passes  (you can get your AP discount at the expo as well!)
• Drawstring bag (this is better for all the stuff you get, the drop bag is awkward to carry around)

Race Gear ( 1 extra of everything)

• Running shoes – One pair for each race
• Running shorts
• Running singlets / short sleeved tech shirts
• Running socks
• hat
• visor
• visor lights – this is good for coming into Magic Kingdom for both the half & full, there is one dark section that was not lit in 2013
• handkerchief
• Endura Cool Bandana – Excellent for warm runs – Wet, Pop, Instant Cooling
• Spibelt
• Compression Calf Sleeves
• Compression Pants
• Garmin watch & Charger
• Sunglasses – I use Native Sunglasses – Eundura Style that can change the lens for different running conditions
• Yurbuds (ear buds)
• iPhone & Charger
• Pre-programmed Running Playlist
• Water bottles
• Road ID – Never leave on a run without it
• If it is cool at the start, a throw-away sweatshirt & pants are handy
• Other RunDisney shirts acquired over the years to wear around
• Print out course maps to study to help with nerves (if new to a particular race)

Cold Weather Gear

• Running wind pants
• Long sleeves tech shirts (3)
• Running jacket
• toboggan (head & ear cover)
• gloves

Nutrition / Food

• GU Energy Supplement Packs (12) – 4 for the half marathon, 6 for the marathon, 2 extra (My favorites are Jet Blackberry & Tri Berry) – Disney only gives out Cliff Products, which I do not prefer
• Gum (Orbitz Wild Berry)
• Lance Nekot Crackers – Excellent snack for the marathon around mile 20
• NUUN Electrolyte Tablets
• Gatorade (Disney only uses PowerAid
• Chocolate Milk (Post race refuel for quick protein)
• Bagels
• Peanut Butter
• Pop Tarts (Brown Sugar)

Other Gear

• KT Tape
• Body Glide
• Band Aids
• Vasoline
• BioFreeze
• Chapstick
• Sunscreen
• Safety pins (there will be times when you leave the expo without them)
• Extra shoelaces
• Mylar blanket
• Flip flops
• drawstring bag
• Pain Relievers
• Prescription Medicines
• Vitamins
• Imodium (nervous stomach)
• Garbage Bags – For warmth at start and/or to help with rain conditions
• The Stick
• Deodorant… then do it again… others will appreciate it!
• Laptop & Charger
• Power strip for charging everything
• Camera ( I usually just use my iPhone these days)

Disney Specifics

• Resort, Dining, & FastPass+ Reservation Information – You can now use http://www.mydisneyexperience.com or the My Disney Experience App for your phone
• Magic Bands (If you are staying at Beach Club or Boardwalk Resorts you can wear this in the race, then walk through Epcot at the end of the race, because your pass to enter the park will be on it – no shuttle required!)

• Annual Passes
• Tables in Wonderland Card
• Disney Vacation Club Card
• Disney Visa Card
• Money!
• After Race Party Tickets – if family are joining afterward
• Cheer Squad packets
• All the clothes & travel accessories you will normally need when going to Disney – there are more exhaustive list for these already on the Internet

This list will be never ending and will be continuously updated after each race.  After a dozen races at Disney, this is close, but there is always room for improvements.  If you have additions, post them in the comments.  Also, be sure to search as many of us have packing lists posted, don’t stop at just one.

Good Luck Packing…. Safe Travels….Run Well…..