and let's not forget our other race countdowns:
- 94 days until Tower of Terror (I will not be running this one! :( )
- 129 days until Wine and Dine
- 136 days until Avengers
- 190 days until Dopey
- 198 days until Avengers
- 233 days until Princess (and 1 week until AP/DVC sign-up!)
- 310 days until Tinkerbell!
As you all know, I LOVE my rundisney races and I LOVE to be in costume. I have many races coming up (Dumbo Dare, Wine and Dine, Avengers, Dopey and Star Wars) so I am trying to start the costumes early so I can gather all of the things I need on sale and make great costumes.
So here is what I have so far!
Dumbo Dare- August 2014
The Dumbo Dare has 2 races. The 10k on Saturday and the half on Sunday.
10K
Well this is the first 10k to be repeated so it looks like going forward there will be a new theme every year! I first saw Stitch on the training plan. And it looks like its correct after seeing the medals. I will be going as lilo in her Hawaiian outfit!
So far I have:
pink sports bra for my top
So far I need:
Hula skirt
Hula wristlets
Hula headdress
Stitch to run with
I'm thinking I can make all of the hula things or buy them from a party supply store.
HALF MARATHON
I will going as Dumbo inspired for the half.
I need:
tutu (mom is making)
white shirt (mom has)
decal
hat-haven't decided what kind yet. I'm thinking yellow hat with a red stripe and a feather??
Here is what I have:
white shirt
tutu is in the process
Wine and Dine-November 2014
I will be running as Bacchus from the
What I need:
- white shirt
- white sports bra
- white tutu
- red scarf
- wine cup
- hat/headpiece with grapes
What I have:
- white shirt- bought at Target
- white sports bra-bought at Target
What I need to do:
- white tutu- will make when tulle is on sale at Michael's
- red scarf- will buy fabric
- wine cup- will shop at michaels/joanns
- hat/headpiece with grapes- will make from michaels/joanns
Avengers-November 2014
I will be running as Captain America for this race. (get it? first avengers half=first avenger!) Having the movie come out has helped A LOT getting this costume together. I am pretty much done with this one!
What I need:
- captain america shirt
- blue skirt (haven't decided tutu or sparkle skirt)
- Shield
- mask
- pants
- tights
- shoe covers?
What I have:
- captain america shirt-bought already
- Shield- from amazon
- mask- from amazon
- tights- 2 dollars at Target
What I need:
- skirt
- pants-may need to buy blue running pants
Dopey Challenge-January 2014
5K- Anna
Our group will be going as Frozen so I will be reusing my frozen costume!
10K-SHELLIE MAY
who is Shellie May you may ask. It is Duffy's girlfriend from Tokyo! Since the theme will probably be Minnie so it is still with the theme as she was created by Minnie. I'm not sure how this costume will work but I'm thinking:
- Sailor hat
- White top (same as Bacchus)
- Blue stripes and red tie over it
- Shell necklace
- White tutu
- Brown tights?
Half-DONALD
as it's his half, he has to be my costume. Here is what I need and the status:
blue shirt-bought at target
white skirt- will use same skirt from wine and dine
blue hat- will buy from michaels
yellow tights- already have
white ribbon- will buy from michaels when on sale
white buttons-will buy from michaels
Full- DOPEY
end of the line-gotta dress as the name sake!!
what I need and the status:
green shirt-got from target (long sleeve and short sleeve)
green skirt- will make with tulle from michaels
blue tights- i think i have these
purple hat- will buy from michaels
With Star Wars weekend added, I have 2 more costumes to think about! Lordy Lordy!
10k-planning for ewoks! So cute! I may buy a top of make an outfit on my own (I actually have an orange long sleeve running top with a hood)
Half-I think I'm going to shoot for Princess Leia as I am buying and making things all white for Bacchus so I might as well make it easy on myself! I will just need to buy a blaster, cinnamon bun hair (my hair is way too short for that!) and a silver belt.