![]() Everyone still received their medals, though! As a result of the delay the course was shortened, and we ran not quite 7 miles rather than 13.1. Disney was rightly concerned for the safety of volunteers, spectators and runners and evacuated all of us to the shelter of buildings at the start line at ESPN Wide World of Sports. The start was delayed an hour because of lightning in the area. 2014 was what we called “Splash and Dash”, because it rained for the entire race and much of the after party. The last couple of years the nighttime race aspect has brought weather challenges. The Kids Races were usually split between Friday and Saturday. ![]() There were only those two events for adults. ![]() It also was quite different because the 5K and half marathon both took place on Saturday – the 5K in the morning and the half at night. All of the food booths and some attractions were open, and the party went until 4:00 a.m. It included a big finish line party at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. It was very different from other race weekends because it was a night race, starting at 10:00. I’m sure it will all seem much more entertaining when we’re in the moment, and that beautiful Half Marathon and possible Challenge medal will take the pain away when we cross the finish line.The Walt Disney World Wine and Dine Half Marathon is a race we have enjoyed participating in for several years. If we survive this torture, it’s back through the parking lot to Future World, around the pit and the same basic finish as the other races. After the euphoria of the Studios, we face nothing to look forward to, at about the time it starts getting really tough physically and mentally. We get to see just about everything in the Studios, including Galaxy’s Edge, before exiting to possibly the longest 6 miles in history. After a swing aroung the lagoon, with a jog behind France, we exit and head through the Boardwalk towards the Studios. Its past mile 3 before we even get into the park. ![]() For the Half Marathon we start somewhere outside the parking lot (which I imagine means roads will be closed earlier – get there early!) There’s a bit of back-and-forth around the parking lot. ![]()
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