Auburn University hosts annual dance marathon virtually due to pandemic Auburn University urging students to get COVID-19 testing ahead of Thanksgiving break (Source: WTVM) By Jessie Gibson | February 13, 2021 at 5:05 PM CST - Updated February 14 at 5:10 PM AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Auburn University is hosting their annual dance marathon at this moment, but with a twist as they adapt to the pandemic. This year’s event is virtual and will end at 10 p.m. CST after starting at 10 a.m. Auburn students along with students from different schools across the country participate in the marathon in support of the Children’s Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Regional.