More than 26,000 runners registered for the 13.1-mile event that took runners through Magic Kingdom Park, then on to Epcot, home of international World Showcase and Future World, and concluded with a spectacular finish in the shadow of Spaceship Earth.
Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend in Orlando/USA presented by Cigna® 2016
Four Theme Parks and 26.2 magical miles! The Walt Disney World® Marathon presented by Cigna® is the final race of the weekend, where you will complete the most magical 26.2 miles on Earth.
The course takes you through all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, starting at Epcot®, continuing on to the Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios before an exhilarating finish back at Epcot®. Plus there's an all-new Mickey Mouse finisher medal for you to remember the magic. Join the fun during the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend.
Weekend events will include:
Sunday, January 10, 2016 – 5:30 a.m. – Start/Finish: Epcot®
The most magical race on earth!
You're a runner who loves adventure! Your priority in a race is the course. And now you're about to head out on the most magical course on earth during the final race of the weekend — a 26.2 mile run that'll take you through four Walt Disney World® theme parks and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. From the Magic Kingdom® Park, home of Mickey, Minnie and the whole Disney gang and the wild adventure of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park, to the show biz excitement of Disney's Hollywood Studios, and incredible Epcot®, your Marathon adventure is unlike any other anywhere on earth.
You must register for Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge or Dopey Challenge to receive the challenge medals upon completion of all races within the pacing requirements.
Walt Disney World® Marathon Highlights
- 26.2-mile course through all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Disney Characters and Entertainment on-course
- Event Weekend Transportation for Walt Disney World® Resort guests
- Family Reunion Area with live entertainment and characters
- The Cool Down Party at Disney Springs
Walt Disney World® Marathon Participants Receive
- Champion® Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt in Women's or Men's Cut* – View Size Chart
- All new commemorative Mickey Mouse Finisher Medal*
- Official Event Guide*
- iGiftBag
- Personalized bib (Must register by October 6, 2015 for name to appear on bib)*
- On-course and post-race refreshments
- ChronoTrack B-tag timed race with live runner tracking sign up for friends and family
- Personalized results website
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time before the percentage can be updated. Registration fees are non-refundable.
*Participants must attend Packet Pick-up at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo to receive their race packet, bib, and t-shirt. Finisher medallions will be distributed to finishers after the race. None of these items will be mailed to registrants that did not participate.
Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any race for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.
Walt Disney World® Half Marathon presented by Cigna®
Saturday, January 9, 2016 – 5:30 a.m. – Start/Finish:Epcot®
Saturday starts with a thrilling 13.1 run through Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®
It's Saturday morning and excitement fills the air as you take your place for the start of the Walt Disney World® Half Marathon. This amazing 13.1 mile course is a runner's delight, taking you through the magic, wonder, and sheer charm of Magic Kingdom® Park, then on to Epcot®, home of international World Showcase and Future World. The race concludes with a spectacular finish in the shadow of Spaceship Earth.
You must register for Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge or Dopey Challenge to receive the challenge medals upon completion of all races within the pacing requirements.
Walt Disney World® Half Marathon Highlights
- 13.1-mile course through Walt Disney World® Theme Parks
- Disney Characters and Entertainment on-course
- Event Weekend Transportation for Walt Disney World® Resort guests
- Family Reunion Area with live entertainment and characters
- The Cool Down Party at Disney Springs (Sunday evening)
Walt Disney World® Half Marathon Participants Receive
- Champion® Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt in Women's or Men's Cut* – View Size Chart
- All new Donald Duck Finisher medal*
- Official Event Guide*
- iGiftBag
- Personalized bib (Must register by October 6, 2015 for name to appear on bib)*
- On-course and post-race refreshments
- ChronoTrack B-tag timed race with live runner tracking sign up for friends and family
- Personalized results website
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time before the percentage can be updated. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any race for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.
*Participants must attend Packet Pick-up at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo to receive their race packet, bib, and t-shirt. Finisher medallions will be distributed to finishers after the race. None of these items will be mailed to registrants that did not participate.
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge presented by Cigna®
Saturday, January 9 – Sunday, January 10, 2016 – Start/Finish: Epcot®
Celebrate the Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge – two days, four parks, 39.3 miles of fun!
There's nothing Goofy about Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge! Its 39.3 miles and two-days of pure fun and Disney magic. Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge combines Saturday's Half Marathon – over 13.1 miles through Disney's Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot® – with Sunday's full Marathon which covers 26.2 miles through all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks including Epcot®, Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Complete both races within the pacing requirements and you'll earn the coveted Goofy Medal in addition to your Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse finisher medals.
Registration for Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge is required to receive the Goofy medal.
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge Highlights
- Half and Full Marathon courses through Walt Disney World® Theme Parks totaling 39.3 miles
- Disney Characters and Entertainment on-course
- Event Weekend Transportation for Walt Disney World® Resort guests
- Family Reunion Area with live entertainment and characters
- The Cool Down Party at Disney Springs (Sunday evening)
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge Participants Receive
- Champion® Long-Sleeved Tech Shirt in Women's or Men's cut for the Marathon, Half Marathon and Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge* – View Size Chart
- Special Goofy finisher medal, along with the Commemorative Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck finisher medals for completing the Marathon and Half-Marathon*
- Official Event Guide*
- iGiftBag
- Personalized bib (Must register by October 06, 2015 for name to appear on bib)*
- On-course and post-race refreshments
- ChronoTrack B-tag timed race with live runner tracking sign up for friends and family
- Personalized results website
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time before the percentage can be updated. Registration fees are non-refundable.
*Participants must attend Packet Pick-up at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo to receive their race packet, bib, and t-shirt. Finisher medallions will be distributed to finishers after the race. None of these items will be mailed to registrants that did not participate.
Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any race for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.
You must register for Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge to receive the Goofy medal upon completion of both races within the pacing requirements.
Source: Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend
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