2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend times guide and schedules

Jan 04, 2017 in "Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend"

Posted: Wednesday January 4, 2017 8:02am EST by WDWMAGIC Staff

The 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend begins today with the Health and Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports.


If you are visiting Walt Disney World this weekend, here is the full rundown of events from the Times Guide to help you plan. Good luck to all those taking part!

You can also view the full 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend event guide.

2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Schedule

runDisney Health & Fitness Expo

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

  • Wednesday, January 4, 2017 — Noon - 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 5, 2017 — 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, January 6, 2017 — 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 7, 2017 — 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Walt Disney World 5K presented by Cigna

Epcot

  • 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017

runDisney Kids' Races presented by GoGo squeeZ Applesauce on the Go

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

  • 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017
  • 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017
  • 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017

One Mile Run

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

  • 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017
  • 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017
  • 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017

Walt Disney World 10K presented by Cigna

Epcot

  • 5:30 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017

20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Half Marathon presented by Cigna

Start/Finish: Epcot

  • 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017

Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna

Start/Finish: Epcot

  • 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2017

Race Retreat

Epcot Imagine Lot

  • 3:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017
  • 3:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.* on Sunday, January 8, 2017
  • *Tent will close between 5:00am – 5:30 a.m. ChEAR Squad members will not have access until after 5:30 a.m.

All event information is subject to change.

2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Transportation Hours

Wednesday January 4 2017

Transportation Hours for runDisney Health & Fitness Expo

From Host Resorts to Expo: 11:30 a.m.* – 7:30 p.m.
Transportation from Expo to Host Resorts concludes at 8:30 p.m.
*Transportation for VIP Race Retreat Runners ONLY begins at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday January 5 2017

Transportation Hours for Walt Disney World 5K

Bus Transportation:4:00 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. & 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Participants must board a bus no later than 4:30 a.m. in order to make it to their corrals on time.

Transportation Hours for runDisney Health & Fitness Expo

From Host Resorts to Expo: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Transportation from Expo to Host Resorts concludes at 7:30 p.m.

Transportation Hours for runDisney Kids Races

Utilize Expo Transportation Schedule.

Friday January 6 2017

Transportation Hours for Walt Disney World 10K

Bus Transportation:3:30 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. & 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Participants must board a bus no later than 4:00 a.m. in order to make it to their corrals on time.

Transportation Hours for runDisney Health & Fitness Expo

From Host Resorts to Expo: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Transportation from Expo to Host Resorts concludes at 7:30 p.m.
Transportation Hours for runDisney Kids Races
Utilize Expo Transportation Schedule.

Saturday January 7

Transportation Hours for Walt Disney World Half Marathon

Bus Transportation:3:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. & 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Monorail Transportation will be available starting at 3:00 a.m.
(Monorail transportation for spectators will begin at 5:00 a.m.)

Participants must board a bus or monorail no later than 4:00 a.m. in order to make it to their corrals on time.

Transportation Hours for runDisney Health & Fitness Expo

From Host Resorts to Expo: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Transportation from Expo to Host Resorts concludes at 4:30 p.m.
Transportation Hours for runDisney Kids Races
Please utilize Expo Transportation Schedule.

Sunday January 8

Transportation Hours for Walt Disney World Marathon

Bus Transportation: 3:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. & 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Monorail Transportation will be available starting at 3:00 a.m.
(Monorail transportation for spectators will begin at 5:00 a.m.)
Participants must board a bus or monorail no later than 4:00 a.m. in order to make it to their corrals on time.

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    pdude8120 days ago

    I feel for anybody who didn't get in this time. I'm taking a year off and certainly didn't miss the anxiety of trying to pull off this registration.

    Rteetz21 days ago

    Everything went in 80 min today.

    the.dreamfinder21 days ago

    Challenges, 5K and 10K are sold out.

    cmarten21 days ago

    Partner and I are trying for the Dopey. They got to 1 minute left in queue before it sold out

    the.dreamfinder21 days ago

    Registered for the Marathon!!

    cmarten21 days ago

    Yes. Stuck in the queue right now

    the.dreamfinder21 days ago

    Anyone else registering for Marathon Weekend today?

    RteetzJan 16, 2025

    Overall I thought it was a great weekend. It was nice to see you as always!

    the.dreamfinderJan 15, 2025

    Disneyland Halloween Half should have its own Oogie Boogie Bash.

    pdude81Jan 14, 2025

    I managed to complete Dopey somehow so I consider that a victory given my utter lack of training. (Don't try this at home, kids). Really enjoyed this email from Sunday. BB wasn't even open due to cold weather. Did spend some time in the parking lot though!

    DznyGrlSDJan 13, 2025

    How'd everyone do this weekend? The weather was, something. I saw @Rteetz a few times but that was about it. I worked 40 hours in 5 days Wednesday - Sunday on TOP OF my full time job. Hope everyone had a great weekend

    LAKid53Jan 12, 2025

    Hate to break it to you, but runDisney can change them at any point. To not allow a refund, even a partial one, for any circumstance that is beyond the control of the participant is crazy. Just about every contract has a force majeure clause. And that's in essence what as a runner you are signing....a contract.

    CAVJan 12, 2025

    No, they shouldn't. Its clearly stated at registration "no refunds." If that term of service doesn't appeal to you, don't sign up. If you don't show up, Disney still incurs costs associated with your registration.

    LAKid53Jan 10, 2025

    Those terms can and should be modified to account for natural disasters that would prevent a runner from traveling from their state of residence to the race. Period.

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