Walt Disney World Marathon
A huge January destination marathon at Walt Disney World, with a pre-dawn start, park miles, character stops, and Florida weather to manage.
Quick facts
- Large destination marathon tied to the runDisney weekend at Walt Disney World Resort.
- Pre-dawn start and entertainment stops make pacing different from a traditional city race.
- USATF-certified timed race that can be used for Boston qualifying, though the field skews recreational.
- Central Florida weather can swing from cool corrals to warm, humid later miles.
About the Walt Disney World Marathon
The Walt Disney World Marathon is the full marathon anchor of runDisney's January weekend. It draws a large destination field, with many runners balancing race goals against character stops, challenge medals, and the logistics of a very early start.
Course
The course uses Walt Disney World roads and theme park sections, so the rhythm is different from a conventional city marathon. Runners should expect flat terrain, turns, narrow park stretches, entertainment stops, and long early miles before the sun is fully up.
Race-day weather
Central Florida in January can start cool, but humidity and sun can build as the field spreads out. The early start helps, though runners still need to plan for warmer late miles than the forecast may suggest.
Past Walt Disney World Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, January 10, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, January 12, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, January 7, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Walt Disney World Marathon FAQ
When is the Walt Disney World Marathon?
The 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon is on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
Is Walt Disney World Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Walt Disney World Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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