Give Your Runner a Ch’EAR! Spectator’s Guide to the 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

As runners prepare for their delectable race weekend, friends and family are an important part of their epic experience. Use these tips for a smooth race weekend experience during the 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by AfterShokz!

run Disney Health & Fitness Expo

The runDisney Health & Fitness Expo welcomes all Wine & Diners (as well as the general public) to a three-day event at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Join your runner in picking up their race bibs, checking out the event weekend merchandise and exhibitors and capturing that memorable photo opportunity for them. Make sure to check out the specialty food and beverage offerings at various locations throughout the Expo.

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

• Thursday, October 31: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday, November 1: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 2: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon 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 the 2019 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: At runDisney, we’ve always encouraged friends and family to support their runners at many locations along each course. Below are a few tips to make the most of your spectator experience and help encourage and support runners during the 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend:

  • Recommended spectator viewing locations for this event weekend are located at the Start and Finish lines for the 10K and Half Marathon and at the finish line for the 5K. In-park course viewing is also available inside Epcot (during normal park hours) for the Half Marathon. As a reminder, valid theme park admission is required for the spectator viewing areas in Epcot. Complimentary runDisney transportation is available to these viewing locations.
  • Additionally, course viewing may also be available at select Walt Disney World Resorts along the course. As a reminder, runDisney does not provide dedicated transportation to these locations, and parking fees may apply.

• Weekend Transportation: Those spectator’s 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.

• Weekend Extras: Spice up your weekend of spectating with these weekend extras:

  • ChEAR Squad: Join the ChEAR Squad for an enhanced spectator experience. Packages include reserved seating and viewpoint locations for the 10K and Half Marathon, food and beverages offerings and much more – click here for information on purchasing
  • Post-Race Party: Join in your athlete’s celebration and taste your way around the “world” during the Post-Race Party at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Runners 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. Be sure to share out your race weekend moments in social using #WineDineHalf.