WALT DISNEY WORLD, Fla. — 9 a.m.: That's a wrap on our live coverage of the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon.
Thanks so much for tuning in, and congratulations to all of the runners!
Thank you for joining us for a fantastic morning at the #WDWMarathon. Congratulations to all of the runners! #wdw #waltdisneyworld https://t.co/sqDg3t7F1n pic.twitter.com/IW471Hqkdk
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
8:30 a.m.: Runners are continuing to make their way through the parks and Mickey and Minnie Mouse and ready to greet each one of them at the finish line.
LOOK WHO’S HERE!https://t.co/sqDg3t7F1n pic.twitter.com/GcQY6wk7P9
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
REPEAT WINNERS! 🏅 Both the male and female winners of this year's #WDWmarathon have won the race in the past. Congratulations (again!) to Fredison Costa and Giovanna Martins 🏃♂️🏃♀️: https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU #WDW #runDisney @runDisney pic.twitter.com/Pt3AoV6Oiw
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
Channel 9 is continuing to broadcast live from the finish line until 9 a.m. You can watch on the WFTV News App, the WFTV.com livestream or the WFTV Now Streaming App.
8:15 a.m.: The female winner of the Walt Disney World Marathon, Giovanna Martins, just crossed the finish line!
It's her second year in a row winning the race.
PARTY AT THE FINISH LINE! Giovanna Martins wins the women’s race in the #WDWMarathon for the 2nd year in a row (and 3rd overall)! #WDW #WaltDisneyWorld https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU pic.twitter.com/ueg9jdfHs2
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
7:50 a.m.: And we have a winner!
Fredison Costa is the first place finisher for the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon. This is his seventh win of the marathon. Congratulation, Fredison!
WE HAVE A WINNER! Six-time #WDWMarathon winner Fredison Costa, who came up short last year, just recaptured his title! CONGRATULATIONS! https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU #wdw #WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/n7POD1KAX3
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
7:45 a.m.: The winners are moment away from completing the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon!
Winners any minute! Live on Channel 9! pic.twitter.com/7ceyq4xaxd
— Brian Shields (@BrianWFTV) January 13, 2019
Watch the finish live NOW on the WFTV News App, the WFTV.com livestream or the WFTV Now Streaming App.
7:35 a.m. The lead runner is in the final stretch making his way through Hollywood Studios! The winners are expected to finish the race in the next half hour.
The lead runner in the #WDWmarathon is making his way through #HollywoodStudios 🏃 Tune in to Channel 9 to watch live as runners close in on the finish line: https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU @runDisney #WDW pic.twitter.com/WuHHruOxvF
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
7:18 a.m.: The lead runners of the marathon are making their way through Animal Kingdom.
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7:15 a.m.: A glimpse at what it looks like behind the scenes of our live broadcast as runners near the finish line.
Here’s what it looks like behind the scenes of the #WDWMarathon. Turn on Channel 9 or stream us live for all-access coverage! #WDW #WaltDisneyWorld https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU pic.twitter.com/fbX2BDzDHk
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
Rise and shine! ☀️ The sun is rising here at the #WDWMarathon! #WDW #WaltDisneyWorld Join us live! https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU pic.twitter.com/hrVaqCpWWO
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
Send us your marathon photos! Post them on your Twitter or Instagram using #WFTV and you may see them on-air and online!
7 a.m.: The first wheelchair finisher has completed the Disney Marathon.
We have our FIRST #WDWmarathon finisher! Congratulations! #wdw #WaltDisneyWorld @runDisney https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU pic.twitter.com/lZgWtH3ckz
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
6:55 a.m.: Any minute, wheelchair participants in the Disney Marathon should be crossing the finish line.
Until then, runners are enjoying watching the sunrise over Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom.
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The sun is slowly starting to come up here at the #WDWMarathon 🌙☀️ Catch us now on Channel 9 as runners work their way through the parks! https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU #wdw #WaltDisneyWorld @runDisney pic.twitter.com/LJRPAaZ585
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
A shirt appropriate for those of us watching #WDWmarathon from the sidelines: “I 🍩 RUN” 😂 @JHolmesWFTV @NAlvarezWFTV #WDW @runDisney pic.twitter.com/rhRPbAhZoF
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
Follow our team along the race route for all the can't-miss moments!
- Nancy Alvarez: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Jamie Holmes: Facebook, Twitter
- Brian Shields: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Racquel Asa: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Dorothy IX: Instagram
- WFTV Channel 9: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
6:30 a.m.: We're about an hour away from winners crossing the finish line. But here's a close up of the medal they'll be getting when they do:
We’re still about an hour away from the first #WDWMarathon runners crossing the finish line, but we have a first look at what the medals look like!🏅
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
All-access coverage and live updates: https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU #wdw #WaltDisneyWorld @RAsaWFTV pic.twitter.com/6sPDYdoFRQ
Viewers can watch the marathon unfold live on the WFTV News App, the WFTV.com livestream or the WFTV Now Streaming App.
6 a.m.: Runners are still making their way across the starting line. The 15,000 runners are separated into nine corrals that stagger their start times for the race.
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BANG! 💥 It takes a little while to get all 15,000 #WDWMarathon runners out the gate. They’re all divided into smaller sections, and each one gets fireworks and a sendoff from Mickey Mouse! https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU #wdw #WaltDisneyWorld @runDisney pic.twitter.com/xOmdPYHc8n
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
Ready for redemption: This #WDWMarathon runner WON six years in a row - but came up short last year. See if he reclaims the title: Tune into Channel 9 and https://t.co/lZ9rO6jbHF for live marathon coverage! https://t.co/sqDg3t7F1n #wdw #WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/kN4ohD4NFU
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
Send us your marathon photos! Post them on your Twitter or Instagram using #WFTV and you may see them on-air and online!
5:30 a.m.: And they're off!
Runners are on the move for the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon.
Now THIS is how you start a marathon! 🏃🏼♀️ https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU #WDWMarathon #WaltDisneyWorld #wdw @runDisney @WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/4fkUuzsNws
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
THEY’RE OFF! Good luck, everybody! #WDWMarathon #WaltDisneyWorld #wdw @runDisney @WaltDisneyWorld https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU pic.twitter.com/TFpWXDQvTH
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
The #WDWMarathon runners always have the best costumes! https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU#wdw #WaltDisneyWorld @runDisney #wreckitralph pic.twitter.com/UfxUA7K0Ob
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
And the rocket’s red glare! 💥 Almost time! Tune in now! #WDWMarathon https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU pic.twitter.com/0ah2Ak9AWz
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
Follow our team along the race route for all the can't-miss moments!
- Nancy Alvarez: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Jamie Holmes: Facebook, Twitter
- Brian Shields: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Racquel Asa: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Dorothy IX: Instagram
- WFTV Channel 9: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
5 a.m.: Channel 9 is broadcasting live from the finish line of the Walt Disney World marathon as runners warm up and ready to run.
The race will get underway at 5:30 a.m.
READY, SET... RUN DISNEY!
— Nancy Alvarez (@NAlvarezWFTV) January 13, 2019
Excited to bring you the #WDWMARATHON! ❤️
LIVE coverage all morning on @WFTV OR watch online ⬇️https://t.co/AOlNppQqmO@runDisney @WFTV @WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/PqjCaThvLs
Good luck to one of our own! @CHeathWFTV is running today’s #WDWMarathon!
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
All-access live coverage and updates: https://t.co/GqgkC3A8dU #wdw #WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/viL2LEyBX2
(Almost) on their mark! Tune in now! https://t.co/x5OiWeT7DS #wdw #waltdisneyworld #wdwmarathon pic.twitter.com/8x1r8rH8SM
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
AMAZING! This guy right here. Running the @runDisney #WDWMarathon while under going treatment for Leukemia. This will be his 6th Dopey Challenge (nearly 50 miles). @LLSusa. LIVE COVERAGE starting at 5am on @WFTV pic.twitter.com/QDgjhuUwxy
— Racquel Asa (@RAsaWFTV) January 13, 2019
Watch the Disney Marathon with us, from 5-9 on Channel 9! pic.twitter.com/k0UZ9OksR7
— Brian Shields (@BrianWFTV) January 13, 2019
Send us your marathon photos! Post them on your Twitter or Instagram using #WFTV and you may see them on-air and online!
ORIGINAL STORY: On your mark, get set ... It's almost time for Disney Marathon runners to hit the pavement for the most magical marathon of the year.
The Walt Disney World Marathon starts at 5:30 a.m. Sunday.
It’s the only race of the year that that goes through each one of the Disney theme parks.
Channel 9 is broadcasting live from the finish line from 5 to 9 a.m. following along for all 26.2 miles.
Viewers can also watch the marathon unfold live on the WFTV News App, the WFTV.com livestream or the WFTV Now Streaming App.
Follow our team along the race route for all the can't-miss moments!
- Nancy Alvarez: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Jamie Holmes: Facebook, Twitter
- Brian Shields: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Racquel Asa: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Dorothy IX: Instagram
- WFTV Channel 9: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Send us your marathon photos! Post them on your Twitter or Instagram using #WFTV and you may see them on-air and online!
Good morning, #WDWMarathon runners! We want to see your race pictures and colorful costumes! Tweet or IG using #WFTV and you may see them on Channel 9 and online! https://t.co/YQMizlQzn8
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
Live coverage of the excitement starts at 5am! https://t.co/x5OiWeT7DS pic.twitter.com/ZvlyNcaOtQ
BEHIND THE SCENES: Here’s our set for our #WDWMarathon coverage. We’ll be here all morning long! Tune in starting at 5 a.m. on Channel 9 https://t.co/YQMizlQzn8 #WDW #WaltDisneyWorld @runDisney pic.twitter.com/t2Ey2vKlHH
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
This is our Action Cam for the #WDWMarathon: An electric #motorcycle that will drive along the race route without producing exhaust. The camera is controlled by someone at our downtown studios so the driver can keep his eyes on the road.
— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) January 13, 2019
Watch it in action starting at 5am! #wdw pic.twitter.com/EQh6MqcGLN
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