2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend
- Date
- January 7–10, 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 20, 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 20, 2026, or
- The remaining balance will be charged to the card on file after the fundraising deadline.
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orlando Executive Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Orlando, FL
Population
311,732
as of 2023
Elevation
110 ft
Nearest Airport
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
213
Days to train
- Race
- 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend
- Date
- January 7–10, 2027
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 race held in Orlando, Florida on January 7, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend?
- Thursday, January 7, 2027 in Orlando, Florida at ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando, FL. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2027 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend
Jan 7, 2027