Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is returning to Florida in early 2024 and general registration opens in just a few days!
If you’re a fan of runDisney events, then you won’t want to miss out on this race weekend! Club runDisney members could register early on April 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. eastern time on the runDisney.com website. General registration opens April 11th, 2023 at 10 a.m. eastern time. Disney fans also have the option to participate in the virtual race on April 14th, 2023 if you won’t be able to make it to Walt Disney World.
This year’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will feature the following races: a 5k (3.1 mile) event, a 10k (6.2 mile) event, a 13.1 mile event, a 26.2 mile event, and two different challenge race packages are available for purchase as well.
| Registration Type | Date |
|---|---|
| Club runDisney | April 4, 2023 |
| General | April 11, 2023 |
| Virtual Event | April 14, 2023 |
Next, we’ll take a look at all the difference races that are planned for this upcoming race weekend, learn when they take place and get some details on each individual race. Let’s dive in!
Walt Disney World 5K
| Registration Date | Price |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023 | $107.99 |
| October 17, 2023 | $117.99 |
Ready, set, go! Rely on Pluto to be your “best friend” as you race through a 3.1-mile adventure at The Most Magical Place on Earth!
- 3.1-mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
- Beloved Disney Character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- 5K Finisher Medal
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo & Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Walt Disney World 10K
| Registration Date | Price |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023 | $150.99 |
| October 17, 2023 | $160.99 |
Go nuts navigating 6.2 miles with everyone’s favorite chipmunks, Chip and Dale.
- 6.2-mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
- Beloved Disney Character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- 10K Finisher Medal
- On-Course and Post-Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo & Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Walt Disney World Half Marathon
| Registration Date | Price |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023 | $218.99 |
| October 17, 2023 | $229.00 |
Join Donald Duck and Daisy Duck as your fine featured friends cheer you on for 13.1-magical miles through the Disney Theme Parks!
- 13.1-mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
- Beloved Disney Character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- Half Marathon Finisher Medal
- On-Course and Post-Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo & Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Walt Disney World Marathon
| Registration Date | Price |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023 | $221.00 |
| October 17, 2023 | $231.00 |
The only thing Minnie about our longest race distance is the host. Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse for a magical journey across 26.2 miles over all four parks!
- 26.2-mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
- Beloved Disney Character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- Marathon Finisher Medal
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo & Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Dopey Challenge
| Registration Date | Price |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023 | $672.00 |
| October 17, 2023 | $683.00 |
Complete all 4 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend races on pace and earn:
- 4 Individual Events Medals
- Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge Medal
- Dopey Challenge Medal
That’s a grand total of 6 Medals and 48.6 miles in one weekend!
You’ll need to register for the Dopey Challenge, which includes all 4 races, in order to be eligible for the challenge medals.
Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge
| Registration Date | Price |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023 | $432.00 |
| October 17, 2023 | $442.00 |
Complete the both the Half Marathon and the Marathon races on pace and earn:
- Walt Disney World Half Marathon Medal
- Walt Disney World Marathon Medal
- Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge Medal
That’s a grand total of 3 medals and 39.3 miles across all four parks!
You’ll need to register for the Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, which includes both races, in order to be eligible for the challenge medal.
These Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events tend to sell out rather quickly, so be sure to set a reminder if you’re looking forward to running through Walt Disney World with your favorite classic Disney characters next year.
So whether you’re a fan of visiting Walt Disney World or just looking for a fun race weekend, be sure to register for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2024.
What are your thoughts on these upcoming races? Will you be registering for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2024? Let us know in the comments below!
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Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
