🇺🇸Lake Buena Vista, USA
Walt Disney World Marathon
Expected January 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
30 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Perfect first marathon — supportive, accessible, and well-structured
About this race
The Walt Disney World Marathon is the most beginner-friendly large marathon in the United States. The course runs through Magic Kingdom (past Cinderella Castle at dawn), EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom — with costumed Disney characters stationed every mile and backstage park access no day guest ever sees. The flat Florida course has virtually no elevation and a generous 7-hour cutoff, making it ideal for first-timers who want an unforgettable experience over a fast time. January conditions of 14–21°C are warm but manageable. The RunDisney running community is enormous and supportive; elaborate costumes are actively encouraged.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
14–21°C
Humidity
65–78%
Conditions
Florida January — warm mornings, manageable humidity
Wind
5–15 km/h
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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