Give Your Runner a Ch’EAR! Spectator’s Guide to 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Friends and family play an important part in a runner’s experience during a runDisney race weekend. Whether this is your first trip accompanying your athlete or you’re a seasoned ch‘EAR’leader, we’ve pulled together a few tips to help you have a smooth experience during Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. For a complete look at the event weekend, be sure to check out the Official Digital Event Guide.

runDisney Health & Fitness Expo

Did you know that the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is open to the public? Join your runner in picking up their race bibs, visiting the exciting exhibitors and capturing that memorable photo opportunity for them. Make sure you don’t miss the special food and beverage offerings at various locations at the Expo.

Hours for the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports:

• Thursday, November 1 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday, November 2 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 3 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Events

As a spectator, you play a huge part in your runner’s success during a race weekend. Here’s a few ways you can make the most of supporting your athlete during Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend:

• Runner Tracking : Whether you’re at home or at the finish line, track your runner’s performance by either signing up here or text WDH to 38909.

• Spectator Viewing : Joining your runner on race day? The spectator viewing locations are at the start and finish line areas of each event. Please note there is no in-park viewing. Check out the following staging maps to see where you can view your athlete:

  • Disney Fall Feast 5K
  • Disney Wine & Dine 10K Start / Finish
  • Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Start / Finish

Getting a “rumbly” in your “tumbly” while waiting for your runner? Food & Beverage locations will be available at the finish line area with morning offerings like coffee, fruit and breakfast sandwiches along with lunch-time selections on Half Marathon day featuring burgers and a variety of sandwiches. Have a toast to a great race when your athlete finishes with various beer and champagne offerings as well.

• Weekend Transportation : Those spectators staying at a Walt Disney World Host Resort are encouraged to take complimentary Race Weekend Transportation to/from each event. Visit here for further details about the runDisney event transportation, including driving directions for those traveling from off-site.
• Spectator Extras : Planning to watch your Half Marathon runner? Spice up your spectator experience and join the ChEAR Squad. This package includes reserved seating, ChEAR Squad gear and much more – click here to learn more and you can purchase a package at the Expo.
• Weekend Celebration : Family and friends are invited to join in their athlete’s celebration and taste their way around the “world” during the Post-Race Party at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sunday evening. Half Marathon and Challenge participants receive a ticket as part of their race registration so click here to purchase your spectator ticket today.

Most of all, have fun! Getting involved during race weekend will motivate your runner and ensure a great time for all. Don’t forget to share your special moments with your runner in social using #WineDineHalf.