Updated March 12, 2025
2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will take place from January 7th – January 11th, 2026!
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General registration for the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is NOW OPEN (as of March 11, 2025 at 10AM EST) on runDisney.com. For Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members, registration opened on March 4, 2024 at 10AM EST.
Events tend to sell out very quickly. So, if running in these races is something you’re dreaming of doing, be ready to go as soon as the registration window opens!
See the FULL runDisney Race Schedule here!
The distances for the event include: the Walt Disney World Marathon, the Walt Disney World Half Marathon, the Walt Disney World 10K, and the Walt Disney World 5K.
Participants may also opt to take part in Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge by participating in both the Walt Disney World Half Marathon on Saturday AND the Walt Disney World Marathon on Sunday for a total of 39.3 miles (and you’ll receive an EXTRA medal for your efforts), or the Dopey Challenge whereby guests participate in ALL FOUR RACES for a total of 48.6 miles! (Yep, you’ll get an extra medal for that one, too, PLUS the Goofy’s Challenge medal.)
Virtual Races are also available for all distances and both Challenges.
Read on to find details for each event.
Walt Disney World Marathon
When: January 11, 2026
Location: Walt Disney World Resort
Start Time: 4:30AM EST
Character Theme: Mickey and Minnie
“On January 11, experience 26.2 fun and fantasy-filled miles ruled by Sir Mickey Mouse and Lady Minnie Mouse.”
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Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — March 4, 2025 at 10AM EST
- General Registration — March 11, 2025 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are date-based, as follows:
- March 11, 2025 – September 8, 2025: $242.00
- Beginning September 9, 2025: $252.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
The Walt Disney World Marathon features:
- 26.2 mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
- An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- Marathon Finisher medal
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo and Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Walt Disney World Half Marathon
When: January 10, 2026
Location: Walt Disney World Resort
Start Time: 5AM EST
Character Theme: Donald and Daisy
“On January 10, fall for 13.1 miles of half marathon magic featuring lovebirds Donald Duck and Daisy Duck.”
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — March 4, 2025 at 10AM EST
- General Registration — March 11, 2025 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are date-based, as follows:
- March 11, 2025 – September 8, 2025: $240.00
- Beginning September 9, 2025: $250.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
The Walt Disney World Half Marathon features:
- 13.1 mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
- An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- Half Marathon Finisher medal
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo and Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Walt Disney World 10K
Date: January 9, 2026
Location: Walt Disney World Resort
Start Time: 5AM EST
Character Theme: Chip ‘n’ Dale
“On January 9, go nuts for 6.2 mysterious miles led by super sleuth Chip and his trusty friend Dale.”
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Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — March 4, 2025 at 10AM EST
- General Registration — March 11, 2025 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are date-based, as follows:
- March 11, 2025 – September 8, 2025: $166.00
- Beginning September 9, 2025: $176.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
The Walt Disney World 10K features:
- 6.2 mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
- An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- 10K Finisher medal
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo and Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Walt Disney World 5K
Date: January 8, 2026
Start Time: 5AM EST
Location: Walt Disney World Resort
Character Theme: Pluto
“On January 8, enjoy 3.1 miles of out-of-this-world sci-fi fun hosted by astropup Pluto.”
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Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — March 4, 2025 at 10AM EST
- General Registration — March 11, 2025 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are date-based, as follows:
- March 11, 2025 – September 8, 2025: $119.99
- Beginning September 9, 2025: $130.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
The Walt Disney World 5K features:
- 3.1 mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
- An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- 5K Finisher medal
- Post Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo and Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge
DATES: January 10 and 11, 2026
“Laughter is the best medicine when you finish both the half marathon and marathon for a total of 39.3 miles, receiving a bonus medal for your achievement.”
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Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — March 4, 2025 at 10AM EST
- General Registration — March 11, 2025 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are date-based, as follows:
- March 11, 2025 – September 8, 2025: $473.00
- Beginning September 9, 2025: $483.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge combines the Walt Disney World Half Marathon on Saturday with the Walt Disney World Marathon on Sunday—a total of 39.3 miles through the beautiful Walt Disney World® Resort cheered on by some of your favorite Disney characters, plus plenty of Disney entertainment.
Complete both races within the pacing requirements and you’ll earn the Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge medal in addition to your Half Marathon and Marathon medals. Registration for Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge is required to receive the Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge medal (meaning you will not receive the Challenge medal if you register for each race separately).
Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge Highlights:
- Half Marathon and Marathon courses through Walt Disney World Resort, totaling 39.3 Miles
- An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the races
- 2 Finisher Medals and 1 Challenge medal
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- 3 Participant Shirts
- Digital Expo and Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Dopey Challenge
DATES: January 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2026
“The ultimate fairy tale feat is finishing all four Walt Disney Marathon Weekend races for a total of 48.6 miles and six medals!”
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Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — March 4, 2025 at 10AM EST
- General Registration — March 11, 2025 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are date-based, as follows:
- March 11, 2025 – September 8, 2025: $736.00
- Beginning September 9, 2025: $746.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
The Dopey Challenge combines ALL FOUR RACES of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend — a total of 48.6 miles through the beautiful Walt Disney World® Resort cheered on by some of your favorite Disney characters, plus plenty of Disney entertainment.
Complete all four races within the pacing requirements and you’ll earn the Dopey Challenge medal in addition to your 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge medals. Registration for the Dopey Challenge is required to receive the Dopey Challenge medal (meaning you will not receive the Challenge medal if you register for each race separately).
The Dopey Challenge Highlights:
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon courses through Walt Disney World Resort, totaling 48.6 Miles
- An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- 4 Finisher Medals and 2 Challenge medals
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- 6 Participant Shirts
- Digital Expo and Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Virtual Races
Registration and pricing information for the Virtual Races are listed under the individual events above.
Virtual Race Participants Receive:
- a Digital Race Tool Kit featuring printable mile markers
- Digital Bib and Finisher Certificate
- Participant Medals for the specific race, races, or Challenges (as listed above)
- Participant Shirts for the specific race, races, or Challenges (as listed above)
- Digital Expo & Event Guide
- Virtual Playlist
runDisney Health & Fitness Expo
Participants must attend the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at least one day prior to their first event to pick up their race bib, participant shirt and pre-purchased merchandise.
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Check out the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend MERCHANDISE HERE!
2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Health & Fitness Expo Dates and Times:
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026 — 10AM – 8PM
- Thursday, January 8, 2026 — 12PM – 7PM
- Friday, January 9, 2026 — 12PM – 7PM
- Saturday, January 10, 2026 — 11AM – 3PM
See the FULL runDisney Race Schedule here!
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