Walt Disney World Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Orlando (Florida, United States)

Location

Orlando, Florida, United StatesShow on map(28.5384° N, 81.3789° W)

Date & StatusJanuary 7, 2027 to January 10, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Walt Disney World Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Orlando, Florida, US focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Public Park, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from January 7, 2027 to January 10, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (rundisney.com).

Official website

Walt Disney World Marathon in Orlando (Work: "Runner finishes race and celebrates with supporters at the finish line during an event in a city street", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runner finishes race and celebrates with supporters at the finish line during an event in a city street" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Culture & History Public Park Multi-Day

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	224 m - 304 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	227 m - 267 m	Loop course	Route & profile
10 K	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	230 m - 249 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5 K	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	233 m - 242 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

224 m - 304 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 304 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 304 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 304 m·at 23.3 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Walt Disney World Marathon take place?

Walt Disney World Marathon takes place in Orlando, Florida, US (start area at coordinates 28.5384° N, 81.3789° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from January 7, 2027 to January 10, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Walt Disney World Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Walt Disney World Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 304 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Walt Disney World Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (rundisney.com).