Hi there, Melodie! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney--and more importantly, thank you for your service. I'm so excited for you that you'll be participating in the
2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, and I'm happy to help with your transportation question.
I'm a
runDisney aficionado myself and I love the atmosphere at
Walt Disney World Resort on race weekends. From hard-core runners to first-timers, it's such a welcoming environment and offers some extra pixie dust around every turn. Whenever we participate in a
runDisney event, we always stay on property as there is complimentary transportation to the
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for both the expo and the race.
Melodie, I'm happy to report that the bus transportation does include Guests at
Shades of Green. At the resort, you will see signage for runners and spectators--and there is usually a Cast Member available to help, as well. Buses run at regular intervals on the expo days and then start quite early on the race mornings to transport runners to the starting area.
Before any race, I always spend some time perusing the
Official Digital Expo & Event Guide, which is your go-to resource for all of the information you need for the expo and race day. There are also some great discounts offered for participants! I recommend wearing your finisher medal proudly--you'll get lots of pats on the back from Cast Members and fellow runners, and it makes for some great photo opportunities.
I hope this information is helpful and that your training for marathon weekend is going...well, magically! Thanks again for racing on over to planDisney, and please stop by again anytime if we can help with other questions to help you prepare for your trip.
See Ya Real Soon!
Susan