prncssjas
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TGIF RunDisney friends!
So this question is for all of you that have run the full during marathon weekend--DH and I will be running the full in 2026 for the first time and I have seen the course maps from prior years. Since we have only run the half distance during January and Princess week, MK is really the only theme park we have experience running through (well, EPCOT but I am not counting that since we have also done the 5k and 10k races). I would love to hear about your expriences running through HS and AK.
For example, at the MK we always stop for a photo in front of the castle. Is there a similar photo stop at Animal Kingdom (like in front of the tree of life) and at Hollywood Studios? I know there will be the little green tents along the course but I didn't know if there was a similar set up to the MK where there are several photographers lined up and stop if you wish to.
Does the course get narrow and/or very crowded in any parts of HS or AK? I'd love to hear all the good/bad/ugly about the full course. Thank you!

So this question is for all of you that have run the full during marathon weekend--DH and I will be running the full in 2026 for the first time and I have seen the course maps from prior years. Since we have only run the half distance during January and Princess week, MK is really the only theme park we have experience running through (well, EPCOT but I am not counting that since we have also done the 5k and 10k races). I would love to hear about your expriences running through HS and AK.
For example, at the MK we always stop for a photo in front of the castle. Is there a similar photo stop at Animal Kingdom (like in front of the tree of life) and at Hollywood Studios? I know there will be the little green tents along the course but I didn't know if there was a similar set up to the MK where there are several photographers lined up and stop if you wish to.
Does the course get narrow and/or very crowded in any parts of HS or AK? I'd love to hear all the good/bad/ugly about the full course. Thank you!

