WELCOME TO WALT DISNEY WORLD – ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Enhance your Walt Disney World® Half Marathon experience with our exclusive travel packages.
These packages offer practical benefits like streamlined race registrations, comfortable lodging close to the event, and pre-arranged transportation, ensuring a stress-free race day.
With Travelling Fit, you’ll receive personalised service and support, from booking to crossing the finish line, allowing you to focus solely on the joy of the run and the magic of Disney.
Travelling Fit is offering packages which include accommodation at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, located within Walt Disney World. The beauty of staying at this resort is that all your transport to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo, the Walt Disney World ® Resort (theme parks, sports facilities, and shopping, dining and entertainment areas) are included as part of your package.
Travelling Fit staff will be present at this event and we will be at/near the finish line for all runners and supporters to gather around and meet prior and after each event.
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- Packages Include
- Guaranteed Race Entry (Runners Only)
- 4 or 6 Nights Accommodation at the Coronado Springs Hotel
- Return transfers between hotel and Race Start/Finish area
- Return transfers between hotel and Walt Disney World ® Resort theme parks
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Lunch "Meet and Greet" (Friday)
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Supporters will be looked after on Race Day
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Travelling Fit representative available on site
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Receive a personalised Travelling Fit running top
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An invitation to our "Travelling Fit - Walt Disney World Marathon" Closed Facebook Group allowing you to communicate with other Travelling Fit clients
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients
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The Walt Disney world® half marathon Course
All events will start & finish at Epcot® – You’re about to head out on the most magical course on earth during – a 21.1km run that’ll take you through the Magic Kingdom® Theme Park & Epcot®.
From the magic, wonder and charm of the Magic Kingdom® Park, home of Mickey, Minnie and the whole Disney gang to the incredible Epcot® home of international World Showcase & Future World, your Half Marathon adventure is unlike any other anywhere on earth.
This year there will be plenty of Disney entertainment and some of your favourite Disney characters out on the course to cheer you on!
Highlights include running through the iconic Cinderella Castle and along Main Street, USA, with Disney characters cheering on runners.
This event is perfect for those seeking a unique running experience within the magical setting of Walt Disney World.
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Disney Half Marathon Race Information
Entry Fees
Qualifying Times
There are no qualifying times for the Walt Disney World ® Half Marathon.
You are strongly encouraged to have proof of time when you are registering for your event so that you receive a better corral placement.
Start Time
Saturday 5th January- 5:00 am
Cut-Off Times
All athletes entering the Walt Disney World ® Half Marathon must maintain a 16-minute per mile pace throughout the race.
Anyone not able to maintain the respective paces may be picked up and transported to the finish.
You may be picked up at any point along the course and transported for not maintaining pace.
It is suggested that you train at a 15-minute per mile pace.
If you stick to the 16-minute per mile pace your finish time for the Half Marathon would be 3:30:00
Race Timing
All Walt Disney World ® Marathon Weekend events will be timed
Race Packets
Race bib collection must be collected from the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo. Refer to Expo paragraph below for details.
You will be required to take your confirmation of entry document and your passport/ID card.
Pace Setters
Pace Cyclists will be in the course indicating when runners are behind pace by waving light wands or flags at each mile markers according to the official pace time.
If you reach a mile marker with a light wand or flag waving, please note you are behind the required 16-minute per mile pace and can be picked up at any time and transported to the course pick up tent.
If you stick to the 16-minute per mile pace your finish time for the Half Marathon would be 3:30:00
Aid Stations
There will be one Food Stop on the course located at Mile 7.9 (approx. 12.5km) with Sport Beans® Energizing Jelly Beans®.
Personal Refreshments and Clothing
You will receive a clear plastic bag at Race Bib Pick-Up, please use this bag for the bag check service.
Once you finish, your race number will be used to verify your bag when you pick it up.
Unclaimed bags will be transferred to Epcot® Guest Relations, located to the right of the main park entrance.
Articles of clothing that are found on the course will be donated to charity.
Transport
Walt Disney World ® Weekend Transportation is provided to and from all Walt Disney World ® Resorts (i.e. theme parks, water parks, sports facilities, and shopping, dining and entertainment areas) .
Approx. Hours of operation from both resorts (subject to change):
Expo
- Wednesday: 3th January | From Resort to Expo: 9:30 am to 7:30 pm | From Expo to Resort: 10:00 am to 8:30 pm
- Thursday: 4th January | From Resort to Expo: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm | From Expo to Resort: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
- Friday: 5th January | From Resort to Expo: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm | From Expo to Resort: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
- Saturday: 6th January | From Resort to Expo: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | From Expo to Resort: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Race Day Transfers
- Thursday: 4th January | From Resort to Start Line: 3:30 am to 5:00 am | From Start Line to Resort: 6:30 am to 8:30 am
- Friday: 5th January | From Resort to Start Line: 3:30 am to 5:00 am | From Start Line to Resort: 7:30 am to 9:30 am
- Saturday: 6th January | From Resort to Start Line: 3:00 am to 5:00 am | From Start Line to Resort: 6:30 am to 11:00 am
- Sunday: 7th January | From Resort to Start Line: 2:30 am to 4:30 am | From Start Line to Resort: 6:30 am to 2:00 pm
Expo
runDisney Health & Fitness Expo is located at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
All runners are required to attend the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo for race number and Packet Pick-Up. Transport is provided from all Walt Disney World Resorts.
You will need to download your personalised race number pick-up card/waiver form online and bring it with you to Packet Pick-Up at the Expo when it becomes available online before the event.
runDisney Health & Fitness Expo Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Opening Times (subject to change):
- Wednesday: 3th January | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 4th January | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 5th January | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 6th January | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Finishes T-Shirts, Medals and Certificates
Race participants in the Walt Disney World ® Half Marathon will receive:
- Champion® Long-Sleeved Half Marathon Tech Shirt Women’s or Men’s Cut
- Commemorative Finisher medal
- Official Race Guide
- Virtual Goody Bag
- On-course and post-race refreshments
- Personalized results website
Weather Conditions
Orlando weather in January has an average high temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and an average low temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. However in recent years the weather has dropped way below 10 degrees Celcius.
The race will be held rain or shine. If there is lightning in the area, the race will either have a delayed start or, depending on the intensity of the weather, be cancelled. The determination will be made by the Event Management staff.
As a reminder, the registration fees are non-refundable.
Other Events
- Dopey Challenge
- Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge
- Walt Disney World® Marathon
- Walt Disney World® 10K
- Walt Disney World® 5K
- runDisney Kids Races presented by GoGo squeeZ® Applesauce on the Go
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Walt Disney World Half Marathon FAQs
When is the Walt Disney world half marathon?
The Walt Disney World Half Marathon is typically held early in January each year on a Saturday.
It is the 3rd event in the 4 day Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.
Dates for 2025 have been realised as January 8 – January 12, 2025.
How many people run the Disney half marathon?
The Walt Disney World Half Marathon is very popular and attracts runners from all around the globe. Typically, around 20,000 participants take part in the race.
Can you walk the Disney half marathon?
While walking the Dopey Challenge is an option for those who may not wish or be able to run, we strongly advise considering the challenge’s strict pace requirement.
All participants, regardless of whether they choose to run or walk, must adhere to a minimum pace of 16 minutes per mile (approximately 9 minutes 57 seconds per kilometre) across all events in the challenge, including the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
Failure to maintain this pace could result in not being able to complete the challenge.
How long is the Disney half marathon?
The Disney Half Marathon is exactly 13.1 miles long (approx. 21.1km), as per the regular half marathon race distance.
Where does the Disney half marathon start?
The Disney Half Marathon starts in the Epcot® area of Walt Disney World Resort, takes participants on a scenic route through the Magic Kingdom® Park, and then returns to Epcot® for the grand finish.
How much is a Disney half marathon?
The registration fee for the Disney Half Marathon can vary based on when you sign up and any additional costs you choose. Generally, the cost ranges from approximately $180 to $350 USD (approximately $243 to $473 AUD).
This includes your race entry, an official race shirt, a personalised bib, a finisher medal, and access to on-course and post-race refreshments.
For those looking for a more comprehensive race weekend experience, Travelling Fit offers exclusive travel packages that can include accommodations, park tickets, special event access, and more.
