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Walt Disney World Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Orlando, FL, USA
- Race Date: 01/10/2027
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: No
Walt Disney World Marathon Description
The Walt Disney World Marathon is the marquee event of runDisney’s January Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The 26.2-mile course winds through all four theme parks, starting and finishing near Epcot and passing landmarks including Cinderella Castle and Spaceship Earth before dawn. Character appearances, live entertainment, and cheering crowds line the mostly flat route, making it one of the largest and most festive marathons in the country.
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Walt Disney World Marathon Additional Details:
Running through four theme parks before they open to the public is an experience unlike any other marathon, with Disney characters stationed along the course for photos and live entertainment keeping energy high mile after mile. Aid stations appear every two to three miles with water, Powerade, and energy gels, plus a dedicated food stop near mile 10, nine water stations total, and misting areas to help runners cool off in Florida’s early-morning humidity. Each race of Marathon Weekend gets its own themed finisher medal, with the full marathon’s design pairing Mickey and Minnie for the 26.2-mile distance. Beyond the finish line, a family reunion area offers character meet-and-greets, recovery snacks, and hydration, letting runners celebrate with family before heading back into the parks for the rest of the weekend’s festivities.
Course Information
Profile: Very Flat
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: Unknown
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 15,000+
Marathon: 12,000+
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: Unknown
Elevation Loss: Unknown
Average Temperature
- Low: 51°F
- High: 71°F
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Things to Do in Orlando, FL, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Arts & Culture
Orlando Museum of Art
See rotating exhibitions at the Orlando Museum of Art inside Loch Haven Cultural Park — a relaxed, indoor way to spend a taper day after race weekend.
Museums & History
Orange County Regional History Center
Explore Central Florida’s story at the Orange County Regional History Center in Downtown Orlando — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
Landmark
International Drive
Explore International Drive, Orlando’s entertainment corridor packed with attractions beyond the theme parks — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Sports & Entertainment
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Race go-karts at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games on International Drive — a relaxed, low-impact way to spend an afternoon after race day.
Outdoors & Trails
Discovery Kayak & SUP
Paddle calm waters with Discovery Kayak & SUP, one of the outfitters offering guided kayak tours around Orlando’s spring-fed waterways — an easy, low-impact option for tired legs.
Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
See a menagerie of animals and try the zip line adventure at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens — a flat, self-paced walk that’s gentle on recovering legs.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Loch Haven Cultural Park
Wander the walking paths of Loch Haven Cultural Park, home to museums, gardens, and sculpture gardens near Downtown Orlando — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day.
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