Written by Sarah Harris and posted on the Disney Parks Blog.
Can you hear those finish line cheers? Lace up those sneakers and prepare to tug on the threads of vintage athletics with a nostalgic Disney twist as the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend returns to Walt Disney World Resort Jan. 8-12, 2025! With thoughtful touches reminiscent of a classic Disney era, join Mickey Mouse and his pals as we continue the decades-long tradition of discovering magic in every mile. This year’s race weekend will be a little extra ‘goofy’ as we celebrate the 20thanniversary of Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge.
Get ready to get your adrenaline pumping with excitement and delight with an old-school flair as we share a first look at the finisher medals!
Walt Disney World 5K
Starting off the race weekend on the right paw is the Walt Disney World 5K. Channel your inner Pluto and race 3.1 miles like a dog with a bone, earning yourself a paw-sitively exciting finisher medal.
Walt Disney World 10K
Say chip, chip, hooray for the Walt Disney World 10K! Get into 6.2 miles of fun with a pair of beloved chipmunks, Chip ‘n Dale, as you earn this finisher medal.
Walt Disney World Half Marathon
Birds of a feather… run together! Join our fine feathered friends, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, on a 13.1-mile course during the Walt Disney World Half Marathon and fly to the finish line to earn this finisher medal.
Walt Disney World Marathon
It’s a running celebration through all four Disney Parks with hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse during the Walt Disney World Marathon. Round out your magical miles-filled weekend with a 26.2-mile course to earn this finisher medal.
Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge
Gawrsh, the fun doesn’t have to end at one finish line. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge by finishing two races complete with a 39.3-mile adventure and earn this finisher medal.
Dopey Challenge
More miles, more medals! Runners who make their way through all four races, and 48.6 miles, can join Dopey and earn some serious bling during the Dopey Challenge.
Get ready to challenge yourself to not only cross the finish line but become part of the decades-long tradition of runDisney in a memory that will last a lifetime during the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Let us know which race you’ll be participating in using the hashtag #WDWMarathon on social! To learn more about other upcoming runDisney events, please visit here.
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