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- Half
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World Half Marathon
Flat resort roads and park paths through the Magic Kingdom, past characters.
Next edition
2027 · Date TBA · expected Oct 2027
Where
🇺🇸 Orlando, United States
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2027 edition
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Race day
TBA
Date TBA · expected Oct 2027
- Distance
- Half Marathon
- Course
- Flat
- Climb
- 30 m
- Entry
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About
The race
The Walt Disney World Half Marathon is a marquee event that winds through the iconic Walt Disney World Resort, including a journey through the Magic Kingdom. The course is famously flat, consisting entirely of paved resort roads and park paths. The only "hills" are modest overpasses and cloverleaf ramps on the park roadways, making it a highly accessible route for all skill levels, characterized more by its immersive Disney atmosphere and character sightings than by its topography.
Location
Orlando, United States
North America · typically 22°C (71°F) on race day
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Pro tips
Racing it
- 01
Flat, But Not Perfectly Flat
The whole course gains only about 30 m, and it's flat, paved resort road. Those metres arrive as overpasses and cloverleaf ramps — short, so push them briefly and settle back into even pace.
From the elevation profile
- 02
Dress for 21.6°C
Typical race-day temperature is around 21.6°C, mild enough that a singlet and shorts are plenty. Don't overdress; you'll warm up once you're moving on the open roads.
From the temperature
- 03
Decide on Character Stops
The route runs through the Magic Kingdom with character sightings along the way. Pick your photo stops before the start — each one costs time and breaks your rhythm, so use them sparingly.
From the description
- 04
Road Shoes Only
Everything is paved: resort roads and park paths, no trails or gravel. Your normal road racing shoes are the right choice here.
From the description
In Orlando
Getting to the Resort
The Disney resort sits well southwest of downtown, and roads around the parks close early on race morning. Arrange your ride or shuttle in advance rather than counting on last-minute taxis.
Where to Watch
Spectators usually line the resort roadways and the areas outside the park entrances. To cheer inside the Magic Kingdom or Epcot, you need a park ticket, so plan accordingly.
Recovering in Orlando
Central Florida warmth and humidity make post-race cooling matter, so find shade and keep walking. Downtown's Lake Eola and Winter Park are easy, low-key places to stretch your legs the next day.
Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.
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