Walt Disney World Marathon course.
The marathon course for 2027 (9 Jan 2027): flat, 79 m of climbing.
Marathon
- Distance
- 42.195
- kilometers
- Climb
- 79 m
- total ascent
- Descent
- 79 m
- total descent
- Profile
- Flat
- PB territory
- Layout
- —
- Road
- Time limit
- —
- not published
- Start
- 04:30
- local time
- Boston qualifier
- No
- not listed as a BQ course
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Overpasses Are the Hills
The only noticeable climbs on this flat course are highway overpasses and ramps, adding up to about 79 m of total climb. Ease off there and let the flat miles carry you.
From the elevation profile
- 02
Cool Morning Start
Typical race-day temperature is 13.9 C, so the early miles will feel cool. Line up in layers you can shed as the Florida sun warms the course later.
From the temperature
- 03
Net-Zero Loop
The route starts and finishes at roughly 27 m elevation, so the climbing and descending balance out. Run even effort instead of banking time on the long flat stretches.
From the elevation profile
- 04
Park Paths Break Rhythm
The loop links EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios with entertainment and character stops. Narrow park paths and crowds can slow you, so keep them as scenery.
From the description
- 05
Direct Entry, No Ballot
Entry to the marathon and half is direct rather than a lottery, so you can commit and plan your travel and training as soon as you decide to run.
From the entry
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.