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Races

Walt Disney World® Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Races

Join Mickey and his friends for the most extraordinary race weekend at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. The Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend has something for everyone, whether you’re an experienced runner or just starting out, from a 5K to a full Marathon and even Kids Races for the little ones to get involved in.

So on your marks, get set and go for miles of smiles on a magical run through Walt Disney World® Resort!

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WALT DISNEY WORLD® MARATHON
Experience 26.2 miles of magic through Walt Disney World® Theme Parks!

Test your endurance in Walt Disney World®‘s longest distance event for the most magical achievement! The Walt Disney World® Marathon is a 26.2 mile course which will put you in the middle of all the Disney magic, taking you through all 4 Theme Parks.

You must be 18 years and over to take part in the Marathon. Please note a 16 minute per mile pace is required.

Walt Disney World® Marathon participants receive:

  • Marathon Finisher Medal
  • Mickey Mouse Finisher Ear Hat
  • T-Shirt
  • Personalised Bib
  • Virtual Goody Bag
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

WALT DISNEY WORLD® HALF MARATHON
Take on a thrilling 13.1-mile run through Walt Disney World® Resort!

The Walt Disney World® Half Marathon is chock full of excitement, adventure, and surprises on a 13.1-mile course through Walt Disney World® Resort. There’ll be lots of Disney entertainment along the way plus your favourite Disney characters to cheer you on to a fabulous finish.

You must be 14 years and over to take part in the Half Marathon. Please note a 16 minute per mile pace is required.

Walt Disney World® Half Marathon participants receive:

  • Half Marathon Finisher Medal
  • T-Shirt
  • Personalised Bib
  • Virtual Goody Bag
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

WALT DISNEY WORLD® 10K
Enjoy a 6.2 mile route full of Disney fun!

 

For runners looking to challenge themselves while enjoying a race full of fun, the 10K is the perfect distance for runners of all levels. There will be plenty of Disney magic and entertainment along the way during this 6.2-mile run through the Walt Disney World® Resort.

You must be 10 years and over to take part in the 10K. Please note a 16 minute per mile pace is required.

Walt Disney World® 10K race participants receive:

  • 10K Finisher Medal
  • T-Shirt
  • Personalised Bib
  • Virtual Goody Bag
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

WALT DISNEY WORLD® 5K 
Get all the family together for 3.1 miles of Disney magic! 

The whole family can get involved in the Walt Disney World® 5K – the perfect event for beginners, racing veterans and everyone in between! Experience a magical course with plenty of Disney entertainment along the way before a fantastic finish for family memories to last a lifetime.

You must be 5 years and over to take part in the 5K. Please note a 16 minute per mile pace is required.

Walt Disney World® 5K race participants receive:

  • 5K Finisher Medal
  • T-Shirt
  • Personalised Bib
  • Virtual Goody Bag
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

runDISNEY KIDS RACES
Every child’s a winner during the runDisney Kids Races!

Even little ones can join in the fun in the runDisney Kids Races at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. With 100m, 200m and 1-mile races for children aged 13 and under and even a Diaper Dash for crawlers aged up to 12 months, there really is something for everyone and every child will go home a winner with their very own finisher medal. Parents are allowed to run with their children.

Walt Disney World® Kids Race participants receive:

  • Kids Race Finisher Medal
  • T-Shirt
  • Personalised Bib
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

RACE CHALLENGES

Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge – Half Marathon & Marathon Challenge yourself to 39.3 miles and two days of pure fun and Disney magic starting with the Half Marathon on Saturday followed by the Marathon on Sunday. Complete both races within the pacing requirements and you’ll earn the coveted Goofy medal in addition to your Half Marathon and Marathon finisher medals.

Dopey Challenge – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon Take on the ultimate challenge of four days of race magic for a total of 48.6 miles! Participants will run the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon back-to-back days. If you complete all four races within the pacing requirements you will be awarded the Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge medal and the Dopey Challenge finisher medal in addition to the individual race medals for a total of six pieces of Disney bling!

Castle to Chateau Challenge If you complete a Half Marathon or Marathon distance at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Half Marathon at Disneyland® Paris in the same calendar year, then you will receive an additional extra special medal commemorating your amazing achievement.