Miles of Ch’EAR! A Spectator’s Guide to 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The moment they’ve been training for is almost here, and as friends and family you play a large role in your runner’s experience. Enjoy all the excitement of the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna with these tips for a smooth race weekend and check out the Official Digital Event Guide for more event information.
runDisney Health & Fitness Expo
Start your weekend on the right foot! Free and open to the public, the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo takes place over four days at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Whether you join your runner at bib pick-up, check out the event weekend merchandise and exhibitors or capture that memorable photo moment for them, the Expo is a great way to kick off your race weekend experience as a spectator.
Hours for the Disney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports:
- Wednesday, January 9 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Thursday, January 10 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, January 11 | 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, January 12 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Events
Don’t miss a moment of your runner’s race weekend action. Check out a few ways you can make the most of supporting your athlete:
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Runner Tracking: Whether you’re at home or waiting at the finish line, follow along with your athlete using Running Tracking to increase your possibility of seeing them cross. Sign up here or text WDW to 38909.
- Note: Tracking is only available for 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon participants.
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Spectator Viewing: Want to be part of the action on your runner’s race day? There are many different viewing locations for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events. Take a look at the viewing locations here and also check out the start/finish area maps for each race below.
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Walt Disney World Half Marathon
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Viewing locations are available on course and Start and Finish Lines
- On-course viewpoint locations
- Staging Maps: Start / Finish
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Viewing locations are available on course and Start and Finish Lines
- On-course viewpoint locations
- Staging Maps: Start / Finish
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- Weekend Transportation: Spectators staying at a Walt Disney World Host Resort are encouraged to take complimentary runDisney Event Transportation throughout the weekend. Spectators not staying at a Host Resort will need to provide their own transportation to all race weekend events. For further transportation details including times, maps and driving directions, please visit here.
- Weekend Extras: Add a little magic to your race weekend of spectating and join the ChEAR Squad for an enhanced spectator experience during the Half Marathon and Marathon. Packages include reserved seating and viewpoint locations, food and beverages offerings and much more. Packages are available for purchase at the Expo in The Arena.
Most of all, have fun! Getting involved during the race weekend will motivate your runner and ensure a great time for all. Be sure to share out your race weekend moments in social using #WDWMarathon.