Keeping Your Motivation
- Overcoming Off-Days. If you feel sluggish, warm up slowly. Take an easy pace with plenty of walking breaks. ...
- Beating Mental Blocks. Every runner has rough runs. Don't give up! ...
- Training Locations. The right running route can improve motivation. Add in appealing scenery and it can help inspire you.
Crowd Information The Walt Disney World Marathon brings a significant amount of people to the resort, but it really doesn't significantly increase the wait times on any of the attractions.
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All participants may dress as their favorite character, but must follow these guidelines as determined solely by runDisney: Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent. Participants 14 and older may not wear costume masks of any kind.
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It was an international celebration at the finish line as Brazil's Daniel dos Santos narrowly won the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon, making his victory the 16th time in the last 18 years that a Brazilian has won the event.
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Photo linking instructions will be included in race event guides and on the runDisney results page. View and buy your runDisney photos at MyDisneyPhotoPass.com or on the My Disney Experience app available within 48 hours after your racing event. Better yet, be a proactive racer and order Memory Maker.
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Anyone not able to maintain the pace may be picked up and transported to the Family Reunion Area at any point along the course. Is this race walker-friendly? Yes, walkers are welcome in a runDisney event. Just be sure to maintain the minimum-pacing requirement for the race you're participating in when walking.
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Depending on what season you go to Disney World, you'll want either shorts or comfortable stretchy jeans/pants. Black leggings are a great go-to for comfort and durability. During the summer months, always opt for shorter bottoms. A note: You do not have to wear only pants/shorts to Disney world!
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For the past few years, the marathon finish line has taken place in the EPCOT parking area. This makes it super convenient for spectators since they don't need theme park tickets to enter the EPCOT parking area.
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