Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

[fmingo36]

Good Luck to everyone running this weekend! Can't wait to see some pictures and read those race reports!

 

[CFByrne]

Consensus Disney Marathon Weather Forecast - Thursday 1/10 Update
3 Days to Go to Full Marathon, 2 Days to Half

OK… final report. By now you know it’s going to be on the warm side, especially if you’re running long and slow on Sunday. I am guessing there will likely be lots of cautions/info on hydrating at the Expo etc. Stay on the lookout for this advice.

Above all, relax and have fun!

Estimated Temps for Sat Half Marathon Based on Current Forecast (appx)
6AM: 60 – Light Southeast breezes
10AM: 69
Noon: 77

Estimated Temps for Sun Full Marathon Based on Current Forecast (appx)
6AM: 61 - Light Southeast breezes
10AM: 70
Noon: 77

Details...
Fri Jan 11

AccuWeather: Morning fog w partial sun 80 / 59

Weather Channel: Mostly Cloudy 85 / 62

National Weather Service: Morning fog then mostly sunny 81 / 61

Weather Underground: Partly cloudy 79 / 63



Sat Jan 12

AccuWeather: Morning fog then sunshine and nice 80 / 59

Weather Channel: Partly cloudy 85/ 64

National Weather Service: Mostly sunny 81 / 62

Weather Underground: Morning fog then mostly sunny 79 / 63



Sun Jan 13

AccuWeather: Mostly sunny 80 / 56

Weather Channel: Mostly sunny 82 / 61

National Weather Service: Mostly sunny 83 / 60

Weather Underground: Clear 81 / 59



Mon Jan 14

AccuWeather: Partly sunny 79 / 57

Weather Channel: Partly cloudy 81 / 62

National Weather Service: Mostly sunny 80 / 62

Weather Underground: Partly cloudy 82 / 61



Historical Averages for Kissimmee, FL for January 13

Average Low: 50

Average Mean: 61

Average High: 71



Charlie in Delray Beach, FL

Disney World Half 2001, Disney World Full 2002, 03, 04, 05, 09, 10

 

[JillC LI]

Good Luck to everyone running this weekend! Can't wait to see some pictures and read those race reports!

Ditto. And I want to hear all about the meet & greet! Good luck everyone and be careful in the heat.

 

[Texas84]

Another post says MK Christmas decorations are being removed. I wanted to see some lights Sunday morning.

 

[SpectroPhoenix]

One more question before the big day:
How bad is the traffic after the run? I'm supposed to meet up with my family after the run for a lunch, so my girlfriend was going to drive to Epcot and pick me up. Will she be stuck in traffic?

Thanks again!

 

[wdwmagic]

Good luck to everyone taking part!

 

[wdwmagic]

Another post says MK Christmas decorations are being removed. I wanted to see some lights Sunday morning.

Yep they will all be down, Epcot is clear and MK is in progress. There has been no freezing weather this year to delay things.

 

[Ariel484]

Another post says MK Christmas decorations are being removed. I wanted to see some lights Sunday morning.

Yep they will all be down, Epcot is clear and MK is in progress. There has been no freezing weather this year to delay things.

I haven't been in a park yet, but the resort decorations are gone...except for the Mickey wreath at the Contemporary.

 

[Ariel484]

One more question before the big day:
How bad is the traffic after the run? I'm supposed to meet up with my family after the run for a lunch, so my girlfriend was going to drive to Epcot and pick me up. Will she be stuck in traffic?

Thanks again!

It might be tough. I am not sure because I never drive around Disney, but there will be road closures to contend with...

 

[Fievel]

Ill confirm that Epcot and the mk decorations are down.. was in both parks today.

 

[Witchy Chick]

In my 5K corral.

 

[JillC LI]

In my 5K corral.

You go girl!

 

[Texas84]

At the pasta party. Decent spread. Goofy and Donald are here.

 

[imagination30]

i saw pics of the race on fb and the castle lights where still up!

 

[Witchy Chick]

Good luck to all the Marathoners today!!! DH checked weather last night and humidity was listed as 100%. Ugh.

 

[Witchy Chick]

i saw pics of the race on fb and the castle lights where still up!

We were in DHS two nights ago, and I noticed some of the Osborne Lights were still up. Hmmmmm.

 

[Witchy Chick]

Anyone tracking runners? Have you gotten any texts/emails with splits? I have not.

 

[MKCP 1985]

Congrats to wdwmagic's participants in all the WDW Marathon weekend races on your accomplishments! Well done!

 

[Texas84]

Well, we did it. Soaking in a nice cold tub with epsom salts watching the dirty birds. Going to lump, order pizza and watch football, US football that is.

Trip report when I get home. 20th mile surprise? Did us slowpokes miss it?

 

[DisneyRunner]

From the pics I saw on twitter, it looked like a bit of a let down. Mile 20 that is. Looked like a lot of characters were out.