Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend
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Saturday, January 9, 2027 (race weekend from Thursday, January 7, 2027), first start 5:00 AM, in Orlando (Walt Disney World Resort). Distances: 5K (Thu), 10K (Fri), Half marathon. Entry from $125 to $249.
Course and race notes
Big news for runDisney® and the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend!
That’s because 2027 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Jan 7 to Jan 9
Main race Sat Jan 9 · in 63 days
Start time
5:00 AM
Earliest wave on Sat
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K · Thu Jan 710K · Fri Jan 8Half marathon · Sat Jan 9
Price
$125 to $249
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 19 (in 42 days)
Opened Feb 5, 2026
Race day in Orlando
Weather
71° / 49°F
Typical high and low for January 9.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Orlando W, FL (8.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:19 AM – 5:45 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 5:00 AM start is 139 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 8
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.