Know Before You Go

Safety and security are our top priority. The local organizing committee in partnership with the City of Orlando and various local, state, and federal agencies from around the region, has comprehensive plans in place to ensure the safety of our participants, spectators, volunteers, and partners at the event venues and hotels.

Dedicated Pedestrian Crossings

All pedestrian crossings along the race course will be open until 9:00 a.m. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., all pedestrian traffic will be limited to the dedicated pedestrian crossings listed below.

Dedicated Pedestrian Crossing: South Street and Orange Avenue

After the race, pedestrian crossings are expected to reopen at approximately 2:00 p.m. once runners have cleared the area. This is subject to change. Vehicular access will continue to be limited until the road closures have been lifted.

*Please note, personal scooters and bicycles are not permitted.

Prohibited Items

Participants, volunteers, event staff, and spectators must pass through a security screening prior to entering Spectator viewing zones. Items deemed dangerous or inappropriate will be confiscated or denied access at the sole discretion of security personnel. 
To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite patron entry to Spectator viewing zones, a ‘clear bag’ policy will be implemented for Lake Eola and the surrounding Marathon viewing areas. Any bags larger than 8.5” x 11” must be clear and are subject to search. Exceptions include medically necessary items and parent bags. All items are subject to security search guidelines.

Prohibited BAGS include, but are not limited to:

• Coolers 
• Briefcases 
• Backpacks 
• Fanny packs 
• Cinch bags 
• Luggage of any kind 
• Computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than 8.5" x 11" 

The following items are prohibited from entering Spectator Viewing Zones, including Lake Eola Park and the Finish Line, during the Olympic Marathon Trials event: 

• Weapons, including firearms, knives, bats, pipes, selfie sticks, tripods, sticks, poles, and others – or anything resembling these 
• Recreational devices include drones, scooters, bicycles, remote-control toys, skateboards, inline skates, or shoes with built-in wheels. 
• Illegal Drugs 
• Cigarettes, vaping devices, other electronic smoking devices, tobacco products, and marijuana products 
• Umbrellas 
• Backpacks, Duffel Bags, or anything else larger than 8.5”x11” that is not clear 
• Glass containers 
• Fireworks 
• Pop-up tents 
• Laptops 
• Laser Pointers/Flashlights 
• Alcoholic beverages 
• Unauthorized Solicitation, handbills, giveaways, or sampling 
• Self-defense or restraining devices (e.g., pepper spray, mace, etc.) 
• Large blankets/comforters, duvets, sleeping bags. 
• Costumes covering the face or any non-form-fitting, bulky outfits extending beyond the perimeter of the body. 
• Weighted vests or any vest with pockets or water bladders. 
• Props (including sporting equipment and military and fire gear). 
• Animals or pets (other than service animals) 
• Chemical compounds, or biological agents that could be considered toxic 
• Signs and Banners larger than 11”x 13” or signs with derogatory language 

Allowed:  

• Service animals that provide guidance or assistance for the disabled or visually impaired are permitted. All other animals are prohibited. 
• Soft cooler - Medication storage ONLY (All other coolers are prohibited)  
 In our sole and absolute discretion, we reserve the right to prohibit the use or storage of any other item not listed above that we determine may be harmful or disruptive. 

Event Alert System

A color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) will communicate the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day. The levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based primarily on the weather, as well as other conditions.

All participants and spectators should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials and announcers and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day.