Marathon Weekend 2020

[StarGirl11]

SAFD:
-good weather
-chronic issue not causing too many problems
-rare characters that aren’t just rare to WDW specifically (.don’t get me wrong I love rares but some like Judy are really easy to find at DL but impossible to find at WDW)
-profs not giving me too much to do while I’m in FL (this is the first week of class for me technically but it’s pretty dead around campus still have to make contact)
-hanging out with friends who I only get to see when running races usually
-reasonable wait times for ROTR so I can join up with aforementioned friends to ride it. Wait time is crucial for me since I have a DAS. And if I'm going with a large group of people well I can't use the DAS. So me joining that ride meet up is contingent on how long the wait is on that day.

@Mumof4mice As others have said they arent really hills. And it’s not the inclines that get difficult it’s the way the road banks at a few spots (ie turning towards Epcot in the half ) that can make it difficult.

 

[lahobbs4]

Race weekend wishes? This is fun:

1. good race weather (no rain, cool mornings, nothing over 65)
2. hot afternoons so I can have pool time
3. A successful time at Galaxy's Edge (may be my last WDW trip for while)
4. Perfect score on Buzz
5. Disney celebrities at the character stops, dressed in full character (ex. Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julie Andrews, Tom Hanks/Tim Allen, Beyonce as Nala, etc.)

 

[DopeyBadger]

Here are some historical T+Ds for the dates in and around Marathon Weekend:



And the affect of T+D on paces:



So the "average" person would see a 2.5% slower pace when the T+D is in the 131 to 135 range.

The sunrise is around 7:20-7:30am.

 

[DerTobi75]

5. Disney celebrities at the character stops, dressed in full character (ex. Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julie Andrews, Tom Hanks/Tim Allen, Beyonce as Nala, etc.)

Did they do this in the past?! Or is it "just" a wish?

SAFD
- Like everybody, good weather!
- Getting my last trainingmiles in, while staying in Orlando from 12/28 on!
- Finding the DIS Meeting Point before the Races
- Finish Dopey and letting Snow White sign my Dopey Medal & BIB
- Being brave enough to show up at DATW

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

My wish list is

1. Good weather
2. Have fun with my Dis friends
3. Finish the races
4. Not have a run in with security while handing @Princess KP her Jell-O shot

 

[rdiver]

SAFD:
- Good weather
- No travel issues (5 traveling parties from across the country)
- Running 5k with my nephew
- Finishing the marathon
- Riding Everest during marathon
- Seeing my niece and nephew experience Disney World for the first time.

 

[steph0808]

I don't have many wishes for marathon weekend

1. Warm weather (except for the morning of the full )
2. Getting to DHS at rope drop and experience Galaxy's Edge before it gets too crazy (ha!)
3. Just having a good time with my mom (which we always do!)
4. Finding some new cupcakes to try!

 

[lukemorenus]

Marathon weekend wish list:

1. Cool weather
2. Survive another marathon
3. Bring back the early Epcot loop!!!
4. Drink & Frolic

 

[michigandergirl]

SAFD - My MW Wish List is mostly about things that are out of my control.

1. No travel delays on the way down.
2. Mild temps and low humidity
3. Reasonable lines at ROR and SR

 

[lahobbs4]

Did they do this in the past?! Or is it "just" a wish?

Most definitely just a wish! I like to dream big, just in case.

 

[willieT]

Historical weather conditions for the Disney Marathon from 2009 to 2019. Courtesy of FindMyMarathon.com

https://findmymarathon.com/weather-detail.php?zname=Walt Disney World Marathon&year=

Year	Day High	Day Low	Race Start	Humidity	Conditions	Wind
2019	79°F (26°C)	57°F (14°C)	58°F (14°C)	96%	Clear	S 2 mph
2018	61°F (16°C)	41°F (5°C)	41°F (5°C)	82%	Clear	NNE 5 mph
2017	52°F (11°C)	34°F (1°C)	34°F (1°C)	79%	Clear	N 13 mph
2016	71°F (22°C)	55°F (13°C)	71°F (22°C)	90%	Overcast	SW 8 mph
2015	79°F (26°C)	54°F (12°C)	54°F (12°C)	90%	Clear	N 4 mph
2014	66°F (19°C)	51°F (11°C)	63°F (17°C)	93%	Partly Cloudy	NW 8 mph
2013	81°F (27°C)	60°F (16°C)	61°F (16°C)	94%	Partly Cloudy	No Wind
2012	77°F (25°C)	50°F (10°C)	50°F (10°C)	96%	Clear	No Wind
2011	64°F (18°C)	43°F (6°C)	44°F (7°C)	68%	Clear	N 5 mph
2010	44°F (7°C)	28°F (-2°C)	29°F (-2°C)	55%	Clear	NW 9 mph
2009	79°F (26°C)	55°F (13°C)	56°F (13°C)	97%	Clear	SSW 4 mph

Some thoughts:

• 2017: Wind conditions do not include the wind gusts -- they were much higher than 13 mph! More like 30+ mph on World Drive.
• Humidity is not normally an issue unless the temperature is 65+. I'm sure many of us know this -- but just wanted to mention it.
• You have to love the 'clear' conditions with no rain for (almost) all of these races.
• The key column is 'Race Start' -- especially for this year with the 5am start time.

 

[aalvis]

Historical weather conditions for the Disney Marathon from 2009 to 2019. Courtesy of FindMyMarathon.com

I vote for 2010 temps!

 

[jennamfeo]

SAFD:
1. A Goofy Bib
2. @rteetz to not be boring
3. SHOTS
4. Podium at DATW

 

[The Expert]

I vote for 2010 temps!

Me too! The colder the better for me!

 

[rteetz]

I vote for 2010 temps!

Uh no thanks... I’ll be coming from the frozen tundra I don’t need more of it.

 

[rteetz]

SAFD:
1. A Goofy Bib
2. @rteetz to not be boring
3. SHOTS
4. Podium at DATW

Well if you don’t like me the way I am...

 

[lhermiston]

SAFD:
1. A Goofy Bib
2. @rteetz to not be boring
3. SHOTS
4. Podium at DATW

I’m willing to forgo my wishes for your Goofy bib.

 

[lhermiston]

Uh no thanks... I’ll be coming from the frozen tundra I don’t need more of it.

Preach. But not too hot.

 

[jennamfeo]

Well if you don’t like me the way I am...

ok

 

[rteetz]

ok

That’s just the way it is...