What times does the Disney marathon start?

Each race will start at 5am (Eastern Time) on different days. When will I collect my race pack for the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend event? You must collect your race pack at least one day before your race. It will be available for collection from the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo.



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Riding attractions during the race Something fun about the longer distance runs is the parks may open while you are running through them. This may be the case if you start out in a later corral. If this happens, you are allowed to get on an attraction and ride it, which is pretty cool!

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Crowd Information The Walt Disney World Marathon brings a significant amount of people to the resort, but it really doesn't significantly increase the wait times on any of the attractions.

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Over 100,000 spectators and participants were part of the four-day event. This endurance event was special for 2023 because it was the 30th anniversary, with the first race in 1994. The theme was “retro vibes” and honored the 90s spirit with themed merchandise, entertainment, medals and characters on the course.

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In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

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Hills: 2 gradual hills of ~20 feet from miles 10.5-13 and miles 15-16.5. Otherwise, very flat course with minimal elevation change.

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Highest Crowd Level When Visiting Walt Disney World The week before Christmas through the first two weekends of January, with the weeks including Christmas Day and New Year's Eve bringing in the historically highest crowd level each year.

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It was an international celebration at the finish line as Brazil's Daniel dos Santos narrowly won the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon, making his victory the 16th time in the last 18 years that a Brazilian has won the event.

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Keeping Your Motivation
  1. Overcoming Off-Days. If you feel sluggish, warm up slowly. Take an easy pace with plenty of walking breaks. ...
  2. Beating Mental Blocks. Every runner has rough runs. Don't give up! ...
  3. Training Locations. The right running route can improve motivation. Add in appealing scenery and it can help inspire you.


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Like all Disney races, the Princess Half Marathon brings a significant amount of people to the resort, but doesn't necessarily increase the wait times on any of the attractions.

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