Disney World Marathon

General public registration opens March 17, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis. Club runDisney members get early access starting March 10, 2026. The race sells out quickly, often within days of opening, so have your payment details ready before registration goes live.

The time limit is approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes. Disney enforces pace checkpoints along the course, so runners who fall behind the required pace may be swept before reaching the finish.

Yes, it is a Boston Athletic Association-certified qualifying race. However, the BQ rate is very low given the course layout, so if a Boston qualifier is your primary goal, a faster course may serve you better.

The course is a loop through the four major Walt Disney World theme parks. It is extremely flat with minimal elevation change. Expect frequent turns, mixed surfaces including brick pavement, and varying crowd support depending on which section of the resort you are running through.

January in Orlando is mild. Morning temperatures at the start are typically in the upper 40s Fahrenheit, warming into the low 70s by midday. Humidity is lower than other months, though occasional showers are possible. Later finishers will run the back half in noticeably warmer conditions.

Yes, the Disney World Marathon course is USATF certified, which means it meets the standards required for official finish times and qualifying purposes.

Recent runnings have seen over 13,000 finishers, making it one of the larger marathons in the United States. The size means the start area and early miles can feel congested, so be patient in the opening stretch.