? re the marathon

[smmast]

thinking about a quick getaway in january '06, but we don't want to run into marathon crowds( no pun intended). does anyone know when the race is? are there usually big crowds? thanks.

 

[xterratri]

I don't know about crowds but do know the races are Jan 7-8. They split it so the half and full are different days. I suspect many of us doing the races are just basically coming in for the weekend. Our ressies are for the 5-9th only. Good luck with planning your trip and if you are avoiding crowds I would worry more about MLK day.

 

[NCRedding]

I agree with xterratri. I was there the Friday before the marathon through MLK day. The crowds were not noticeable around the marathon weekend (except at marathon events--the Expo, etc); but as the week progressed and MLK drew near, there were so many more people.

 

[Disney Doll]

The marathons are Jan 7 & 8. The 1/2 Marathon is on the 7th, the full Marathon is on the 8th.

My guess is that you will have people arriving either Thursday the 5th or Friday the 6th, and most marathoners will be gone by Tuesday the 10th. Most of them only go in for the weekend, or a slightly extended weekend.

 

[MicNut713]

The races are Jan 7 and 8th. I have been there during marathon week and have run the half. The crowds are not bad. We have never had long waits. We usually go Sat of marathon and stay the following week and have never had a problem. The only problem is the traffic on the roads are some of them are restricted for the runners so give yourself time in the morning to get to your park. The races start at 6 am and they start at Epcot then go to MK, AK and the to MGM and end back at Epcot. I wouldn't be worry about park crowds a lot of the runners are from FL so they are only there for the day. Hope this was helpful.