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SpECTATOR INFORMATION Spectators are encouraged to share in the WALT DISnEy WORLD® Marathon and Half Marathon excitement. After 8:30 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, Epcot® will be open for theme park guests and a parking fee of $11.00 will apply when entering the auto plaza (fee is subject to change). To increase the possibility of seeing your friends and family run, be aware of their pace, expected time at each mile point, and anticipated finish time. Please make sure to allow adequate time for transportation between each Spectator Area. The runners’ safety is foremost; therefore, traffic on area roadways will be limited. Specific directions to each location will be in the Event Guide, which will be distributed at Disney’s Health and Fitness Expo. Spectator directions are also available at disneyworldmarathon.com. haLF maraThon Due to space restrictions, there will be no viewing area available for the Half Marathon Start on Saturday. The ideal location to view the Half Marathon is at the Magic Kingdom® Park. After watching the runners pass at the Magic Kingdom® Park, spectators can hop on the Monorail for a quick ride to Epcot®, where they can see their friends or family members finish. To watch the first finishers for the Half Marathon on Saturday, you should arrive no later than 6:45 a.m. at Epcot®. To see the first finishers for the Marathon on Sunday, you should arrive at Epcot® between 7:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. haLF maraThon specTaTor areas Saturday, January 12 Transportation and Ticket Center 6:25 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. – 4.2 miles (Accessible OnLy by monorail) Magic Kingdom® Park/Main Street u.S.A. 6:30 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. – 5.3 miles (Accessible OnLy by monorail) Floridian Way 6:42 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – 8.1 to 8.4 miles (Accessible OnLy by monorail) Half Marathon Finish – Imagine Parking Lot at Epcot® 7:10 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – 13.1 miles (Accessible by Monorail, event bus, or car) Viewing Areas at WALT DISnEy WORLD® Resort Hotels If you are a WALT DISnEy WORLD® Resort guest, you can watch the Half Marathon in viewing areas at selected Resorts. 6:25 a.m. to 7:35 a.m. – Disney’s Contemporary Resort 6:35 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa 6:40 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. – Disney’s Polynesian Resort maraThon If you plan to watch the start of the Marathon, you must arrive at Epcot® by 5:00 a.m. on Sunday. The viewing area for the Marathon start is limited. To see the first finishers for the Marathon on Sunday, you should arrive at Epcot® between 7:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. maraThon vieWing areas Sunday, January 13 EPCOT Center Drive – Start 5:55 a.m. – Wheelchair 6:00 a.m. – Runner When arriving at the Epcot® parking area, look for illuminated signs that read Spectator Viewing. Viewing will be allowed along Epcot® Center Drive. {32} http://disneyworldmarathon.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Walt Disney World Marathon 2008

Table of Contents
Welcome Letter
Weekend Itinerary
Marathon Course
Half Marathon Course
Disney’s Health and Fitness Expo Information
Disney’s Family Fun Run 5K and Kids’ Races
Weekend Information
Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge
15th Anniversary Tribute
Pacing Requirements/Results and Runner Tracking
Awards Ceremony
Post Race Celebration
Medical Information
Transportation
Directions
Spectator Information
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Official Race Merchandise

Walt Disney World Marathon 2008

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