Scream Team Locations for Marathon Weekend

[TnTsParty]

So is it hard for spectators to get out of AK to get to Epcot for the finish? Or is that do-able?

I won't be wearing Wish stuff either. I am going to be wearing a red shirt for my charity Rally Foundation - I think on the front it says Rally Athlete and on the back it says Rally Foundation. I have 2 shirts - 1 for the 1/2 and 1 for the full. I will be wearing my Rally Athlete t-shirt at the Pop meet on Friday.

 

[DianeL]

Tricia,

My Mom used the bus to go between AK and Epcot during the 2008 Marathon. There was a bit of a line since quite a few others were doing the same

Not sure on the cars. Kristi was there too and I kept thinking she had a car that year? Her and Jim had been at WS 2 then moved to AK so I figured she drove themselves to AK and then to Epcot?

 

[cewait]

So is it hard for spectators to get out of AK to get to Epcot for the finish? Or is that do-able?

I won't be wearing Wish stuff either. I am going to be wearing a red shirt for my charity Rally Foundation - I think on the front it says Rally Athlete and on the back it says Rally Foundation. I have 2 shirts - 1 for the 1/2 and 1 for the full. I will be wearing my Rally Athlete t-shirt at the Pop meet on Friday.

It is doable...

The bigger issue is geting from the MK resort area to AK before your runner. (Runner goes 4 miles while spectator can take over an hour)

If you are starting at AK then you should be fine. (runner has 9 miles so spectator has a lot more time)

Take bussing, try to leave roadways as open as they can be.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Is it possible to Scream Team for the 5K? My SIL and BIL are doing it for the first time, and I'd like to support them (and the other WISHers!), I just don't have any experience with how that race works?

Maria

 

[K80K]

You can cheer at the start and finish of the 5K since it is in the parking lot, but they do not open the park for cheering.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

You can cheer at the start and finish of the 5K since it is in the parking lot, but they do not open the park for cheering.

That's probably just as well -- I'm sure they'll have plenty to enjoy seeing on the course, anyway. Is there a resort bus for 5K participants (i.e. does it work the same way as the Half and Full?), if so we could ride over with them, wait while they race, and then catch a bus back to the resort. I think that might be a really fun way to start the day...

Maria

 

[K80K]

Busses work the same way as they do for the Half and Full. You can probably find more info on them (when they are running, etc) in the 5K final race instructions or the Marathon weekend guide.

 

[cewait]

Busses work the same way as they do for the Half and Full. You can probably find more info on them (when they are running, etc) in the 5K final race instructions or the Marathon weekend guide.

Definitely read the final 5k instructions. Website points to transportation changes

 

[msblrobs]

Mel - Thanks so much for starting this thread since I was looking for the info myself

DD's 8 & 12 as well as myself and possibly DH will be scream teaming on Main Street in MK as well as at Beach Club. I'll have a long-sleeve WISH shirt on and my DD's may as well We'll have goodies for runners too

Cancer may keep me from running the marathon this year but it won't keep me from cheering for every last one of the WISH'ers on marathon Sunday I wouldn't miss that for the world

 

[Kirsty-Leigh]

Thanks in advance to all of you screamers who will be out there! I for one will be very appreiciative on both days (my first goofy) even I'd I don't look it, that's just my concentraty face

thank you for spending you time to help improve the days of others

Kirsty

 

[Kristi1357]

Hey Kristi--how hard was it to get to AK? I'm debating trying to get out there after I see Krista at mile 13-ish, but I'd hate to get stuck on a 2 hour bus ride.

I used to always follow Chad around during the full - my own little marathon. I always parked at EPCOT when they opened up around 7am. I would then monorail to MK. I sometimes saw him on Main St. or I'd monorail over to the GF and see him there. Then I would bus it over to AK. I always made it there with time to spare. I don't remember having any huge traffic problems, but it's been a couple years since I've done this.

From AK, I would bus it to MGM. If I missed Chad there, I would immediately bus it back to Epcot. I used to have an AP, so I would head into the park to see Chad inside EPCOT somewhere (getting to the finish line is impossible, as you know). Then I'd find him in the meeting area and drive him back to the resort.

Good years where the stars aligned, I would see him 4 times along the route. The best was the year I saw him at AK, then got on the bus to MGM. While on the bus, we saw each other. I was waving like a crazy person in the bus and saying "Go Chad!"

I might attempt a version of this this year. With Zack it should be interesting though!

 

[kareneast]

I will be scream teaming for the full. I will start at the Ticket & Transportation Center. When John passes I will head to the Poly. From there I will head to the Out & Back. I know I will miss all you speedy folks, but I am hoping to stay out there until the last Wisher passes. I will have with me at the Out & Back.....wet washcloths, twizzlers & pretzels. I will also have some emergency supplies (salt, sport beans/gu's, bandaids, moleskin, & anything else I can think of & carry. If anyone needs anything, please ask. If I don't have it I will try texting someone up ahead to see if they have it.

If you have never scream teamed before, please consider doing so. It is very rewarding. The racers really appreciate it. Especially those at the very back. When you see them struggling, dragging, hurting....your words of encouragement brings a smile to their face & a little bounce to their step, even if it is only for a few steps. The Wish Scream Team really does help pull some through the course. I know it did for me when I did my first (and only) full marathon a couple of years ago.

 

[escape]

Karen, Steve might want to join you for the out and back. He'll probably want to wait for me to pass the Poly, though. Are you going to drive to the out and back? We might rent a car for that day so he can drive around. Also, if it works out, we might get some oranges to cut up and hand out to the WISHers. Still trying to work out logistics for that.

Also, for all you scream teamers, we REALLY appreciate you cheering us on. Keep in mind, many of us will be in the back of the pack. I'm afraid I'm going to need every second I can get.

ETA: Sara - {{{{HUGS}}}}

 

[dkostel]

Thanks in advance to all!! I'll be running around & screaming for all you halfers, & running the full. One q, what is the out& back? Is it that horrible looking stretch between AK & HS?

 

[cewait]

Thanks in advance to all!! I'll be running around & screaming for all you halfers, & running the full. One q, what is the out& back? Is it that horrible looking stretch between AK & HS?

At the west end of that stretch (mile 20) is the out and back. It's only a half mile out and a half mile back so we celebrate both miles posts in that segment.

We are lucky, the out and back used to go all the way to Victory Drive, turn towrads WWoS and go about a quarter mile down that road, then return.

 

[rKyDeX]

Tracy is going to be substituting for Anne at the "out and back" (mile 20.?). She will have orange slices and ice. She is planning on bringing a canopy for shade if she can cart it out there.

Chester

 

[chimera]

Tracy is going to be substituting for Anne at the "out and back" (mile 20.?). She will have orange slices and ice. She is planning on bringing a canopy for shade if she can cart it out there.

Chester

I will gladly donate a bag of oranges and help with cutting!

 

[DianeL]

Are we cutting oranges? I'm free after we all play Saturday morning Time and place????

I have to edit to add that I am sooo thrilled with all the places! It's going to be like going from WISHer to WISHer The friendly faces at all those points are just priceless!

 

[smileyk8]

Oh my goodness, you are all amazing! Once again, i may not be able to thank you at the time but I'm saying it right now- THANKS. When i ran the Boston marathon (my first and only so far) seeing a WISHer screaming for me at mile 3 really was my highlight- the boost was incredible. Never underestimate how important you guys are. I will be relying heavily on you to get around

 

[FLORIDA_GIRL]

My dad and his wife should be out on the course cheering during the full marathon around TTC, Grand Floridian or Poly and then somewhere in or around EPCOT. They don't quite get the whole WISH/DIS thing, but I've got WISH shirts for both of them and have given them explicit directions to cheer extra loud for the WISHers. Since I'm running with TnT this year, they'll also be holding a TnT banner. I'll be out there huffing and puffing my way through my first full...thanks in advance for all the cheers and support. If you see someone wearing a purple TnT shirt and a WISH hat...it's probably me!