2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm With A Running Passion

  • Date Wed 7th January 2026 - Sun 11th January 2026
  • Time 5:00AM EST
  • Location Orlando, Florida
  • Price Free - $50.00
  • Races 13 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon Weekend, happening from January 7th to January 11th, 2026, in the magical city of Orlando, Florida! This exciting event offers a variety of race distances to cater to all levels of runners, including a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and the full Marathon. For those looking for a challenge, the Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge combines the Half Marathon and Marathon, while the Dopey Challenge includes all four races!

Join the fun and camaraderie as you run through the enchanting Disney parks while supporting a great cause, A Running Passion, which helps students reach their full athletic potential. Each registration includes a race entry, event shirt, medal, and access to a runner appreciation event. Plus, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow teammates and enjoy the thrill of running in the most magical place on Earth! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to combine fitness, fundraising, and fun!

Organiser's Description

Welcome to A Running Passions _run_Disney Team!

We are so excited that you have chosen to run your 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon Weekend while supporting A Running Passion. With your help, we can continue to help students run, jump, throw, and vault into their fullest potential. 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 A Running Passion, the following fundraising minimums apply:

WALT DISNEY WORLD 5K $500 (covers race registration fee)

WALT DISNEY WORLD 10K $600 (covers race registration fee)

WALT DISNEY WORLD Half Marathon $800 (covers race registration fee)

WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon $900 (covers race registration fee)

WALT DISNEY WORLD Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge (Half Marathon and Marathon) $1000 (covers race registration fee)

WALT DISNEY WORLD Dopey Challenge (5K,10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon) $1250 (covers race registration fee)

YOUR REGISTRATION WITH A RUNNING PASSION INCLUDES:
Guaranteed race entry
Event race shirt(s)
Event Race Medal(s)
Ticket to runner appreciation event(s)
A Running Passion swag bag
Personal fundraising page and tools to help you meet your fundraising goal
Network of teammates to offer support, motivation, and friendship
WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort hotel information
Invitation to join A Running Passion's _run_Disney team group on Facebook

REVIEW IMPORTANT FUNDRAISING DATES
10% due 7 days after initial registration
25% due 30 days after initial registration
50% due June 1, 2025 (registrants joining late May or after June 1 will be granted flexibility)
75% due August 1, 2025 (registrants joining late May or after June 1 will be granted flexibility)
100% due by October 1, 2025

REFUND POLICY:

We want to be flexible and realize that life changes and injuries happen, especially when you have to register so far in advance. However, we are a small non-profit entity, and we depend on your registration to fund our mission. Your initial registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Any fundraising that you complete is non-refundable.

DEFERRAL POLICY:

Deferrals are allowed from the date of registration through October 1st. Once a deferral is requested, your decision is final. The deferral is good for one event year only. Any fundraising that you have completed will be deferred also, with the exception of the initial non-deferrable registration fee. It is the runners responsibility to request a bib the following year once registration is open.

EVENT TRANSFER POLICY:

If you are registered for an event during Marathon Weekend and want to change to a different event during Marathon Weekend, it is possible under the following conditions:

1) It is prior to October 1st.

2) You have not completed the _run_Disney registration yet.

3) We have an available bib for the event you are interested in.

4) We have no runners on the waitlist for the event you are interested in.

5) If you are moving to a shorter distance, we will not refund any fundraising.

BIB TRANSFER POLICY:

We only allow bib transfers under the following conditions:

It is requested prior to October 1.
You have not completed your _run_Disney registration.
We have no runners on the waitlist for the event in question.
Any fundraising that you have completed will not be refunded, but can be transferred to the new participant.
Initial registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable

All Disney names and logos are used with permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement by Disney, express or implied, of any organization, company, or fundraising campaign. Disney does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of information contained on this website. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Disney, and agreement with those views may not be implied by use of the Disney names and logos. Disney

Races

  • 2026 Walt Disney World 5k

    Incl. T-Shirt/Tank Top

    Thu 8th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    $50.00

  • 2026 Walt Disney World 10k

    Incl. T-Shirt/Tank Top

    Fri 9th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    $50.00

  • 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Half Marathon

    Incl. T-Shirt/Tank Top

    Sat 10th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    $50.00

  • 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon

    Incl. T-Shirt/Tank Top

    Sun 11th January 2026 (4:30AM EST)

    $50.00

  • 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Goofy's Race and a Half

    Incl. T-Shirt/Tank Top

    Sat 10th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    $50.00

  • 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Dopey Challenge

    Incl. T-Shirt/Tank Top

    Thu 8th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    $50.00

  • Fundraiser Only (I Am Already Registered for an Event During Marathon Weekend but Want to Raise Money for a Running Passion)

    Incl. T-Shirt/Tank Top

    Wed 7th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Join the Waitlist for 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD 5K

    Wed 7th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    Free

  • Join the Waitlist for 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD 10K

    Thu 8th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    Free

  • Join the Waitlist for 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Half Marathon

    Fri 9th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    Free

  • Join the Waitlist for 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon

    Sat 10th January 2026 (4:30AM EST)

    Free

  • Join the Waitlist for 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Goofy's Race and a Half

    Fri 9th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    Free

  • Join the Waitlist for 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD Dopey Challenge

    Wed 7th January 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    Free

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Location

WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando, 32830, FL, United States

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