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2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend

Date
January 7, 2027
Distance
2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend 5K · 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend 10K · 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Half Marathon & more

From the Organizer

Welcome to Team Marathon Kids!

We are so excited that you have chosen to run your 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend while supporting Marathon Kids. With your help, we can continue to help a program that encourages active kids and helps develop the next generation of runners.. Thank you for choosing to support our mission!

Please review our runner policies below. By proceeding with registration, you agree to abide by the fundraising requirements.

Fundraising Requirements

In addition to the initial registration fee to reserve your bib with Team Marathon Kids, the following fundraising minimums apply:

  • 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend 5K
    • Registration fee + $500 fundraising commitment
  • 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend 10K
    • Registration fee + $750 fundraising commitment
  • 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Half Marathon 
    • Registration fee + $1,000 fundraising commitment
  • 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Marathon
    • Registration fee + $1,200 fundraising commitment

Team Marathon Kids Fundraising & Participation Policy

By registering to run with Team Marathon Kids, participants agree to the following fundraising and participation policies:

Fundraising Deadline
All fundraising commitments must be completed by December 31, 2026. Any remaining balance not fundraised by this date will be charged to the credit card on file.

Team Marathon Kids will send multiple reminders leading up to the deadline to help runners stay on track with their fundraising goals.

Registration Fees
All registration fees are non-refundable, including if a participant chooses to withdraw from the race before race day.

Transfers & Deferrals

  • Race entries are non-transferable.
  • Deferrals to the following year may be considered only if the participant has met their full fundraising minimum.

Withdrawal Policy

Before August 31, 2026
Participants may withdraw from the race without any additional fees. However, registration fees are non-refundable.

After August 31, 2026
If a participant withdraws from the race, they are responsible for covering the $200 Team Marathon Kids program activation fee, either through fundraising or it will be charged to the card on file.

After October 1, 2026
If a participant withdraws from the race, they remain responsible for the full fundraising commitment amount.

  • Participants may continue fundraising through December 31, 2026, or
  • The remaining balance will be charged to the card on file after the fundraising deadline.

 

 

 

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Distances & Pricing

2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend 5K4:30 AMRegister →
2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend 10K5 AMRegister →
2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Half Marathon5 AMRegister →
2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Marathon4:30 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.

Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.

The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.

How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend?
2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend is a running event held in Orlando, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend?
Thursday, January 7, 2027 in Orlando, FL at ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend

Jan 7, 2027

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