Walt Disney World Marathon

JAN

7-11

2026

Run through the magic at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, January 7 to 11, 2026, with races from 5K to the marathon plus Goofy and Dopey multi race challenges. Expect storybook themes, character hosts, and a festive finish line celebration.

7-11 Jan 2026

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Website Registration

Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend takes place January 7–11, 2026 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The weekend includes multiple race distances and multi-race challenges. Participants must attend the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at least one day before their first event to pick up race bibs, participant shirts, and pre-purchased merchandise. Registrations completed through RunSignUp require a separate runDisney finalization step that must be completed by December 8, 2025.

Races

5K
10K
Half Marathon
Marathon
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge (Half Marathon + Marathon)
Dopey Challenge (5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon)

Themes and charity partnerships

Race events are presented with storybook-themed elements and character hosts for individual races. Multiple charity teams participate; one partner, A Running Passion, lists fundraising minimums by event: 5K $500, 10K $600, Half Marathon $800, Marathon $900, Goofy $1000, Dopey $1250. A Running Passion states that its registration includes guaranteed race entry, event shirt(s) and medal(s), a swag bag, a personal fundraising page, and invitations to team activities. Their policies note the initial registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable; deferrals are allowed through October 1, and transfers or bib changes are subject to conditions and availability. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.