Join the Magic of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend with Runner's World
Get ready to run through the iconic Disney theme parks and experience the magic of racing with beloved characters.
The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is one of the most popular race weekends for runners of all experience levels. Taking place from January 6 to 10, the event includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. The Walt Disney World Half Marathon is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2027, with Donald Duck taking center stage throughout the weekend.
Runners can experience the magic of racing through picturesque Disney theme parks before they open, stopping along the way for memorable photo opportunities with beloved Disney characters. Every finisher can look forward to a one-of-a-kind medal.
While the weekend's races are all sold out, Runner's World+ members have another chance to join the fun this winter. They are offering seven guaranteed race entries across the 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon, the possibility to be featured in Runner's World, plus all of the benefits below that you receive as a member.
### Benefits of Runner's World+
- Official training plans, created by Runner's World - Option to download all RW training plans, from beginner plans to marathons - Access to all stories, cutting-edge tools, and gear reviews of runnersworld.com - Watch exclusive video series for our How to Master the 5K, How to Master the Half Marathon, and How to Master the Marathon programs (and more)
To be considered for the guaranteed race entries, Runner's World+ members with various running experiences need to fill out the survey below by Friday, August 28. The survey asks for a little more information about yourself and your running journey.
### How to Get Selected
To fill out the survey, you need to be signed in with your RW+ account. If you're not a member yet, you can sign up here. The survey is available below, and we're excited to hear from you!
| Event | Distance | | --- | --- | | 5K | 3.1 miles | | 10K | 6.2 miles | | Half Marathon | 13.1 miles | | Marathon | 26.2 miles |
Note: The table above shows the distances for each event.
