runDisney Spectator’s Guide: 2020 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. Don’t miss all the fun and excitement during the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna with these tips for a smooth race weekend:
run Disney Health & Fitness Expo
Start your weekend on the right foot! Open to the public, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend runDisney Health & Fitness Expo takes place over four days at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Whether you join your runner in bib pick-up, check out the event weekend merchandise and exhibitors or capture that memorable photo moment for them, the expo is a fun time!
Hours for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend runDisney Health & Fitness Expo:
- Wednesday, January 8 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Thursday, January 9 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, January 10 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, January 11 | 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 during the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend:
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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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- Only viewing locations are available at Start and Finish Lines
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- Only viewing locations are available at Start and Finish Lines
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Walt Disney World Half Marathon
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Viewing locations are available on course and Start and Finish Lines
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Viewing locations are available on course and Start and Finish Lines
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- Weekend Transportation: Spectators staying at a Walt Disney World Host Resort are encouraged to take complimentary run Disney 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: Purchased ChEAR Squad? Be sure to visit the ChEAR Squad counter at the run Disney Health & Fitness Expo to pick up your wrist band and amenity items - don’t forget to make a ChEAR Sign to support your runner!
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.