Walt Disney World Marathon

Orlando, FL|Sunday, January 10, 2027|178 days away
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Weather

Climate Avg
TimeTempDew PtHumidityWindConditions
Start40.8 – 61.9°F49° Ideal82 – 98%4 mph EClear sky
8:00 AM41 – 61.5°F48° Ideal81 – 97%4 mph EClear sky
9:00 AM51.9 – 62.9°F54° Nice83 – 97%6 mph SWClear sky
10:00 AM53.4 – 53.4°F47° Ideal77 – 77%6 mph NWClear sky
11:00 AM54.9 – 54.9°F46° Ideal72 – 72%5 mph NWClear sky
Finish56.5 – 56.5°F46° Ideal68 – 68%5 mph NWClear sky

Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 162 days.

Elevation Profile

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Course Stats

Net Elevation (uphill)
+1 ft
Distance
26.22 mi
Total Gain
+121 ft
Total Loss
-120 ft
Max Grade
0.3%
Altitude
94 ft

Mile Splits

MileGrade
1+0.1%
2-0.1%
3-0.0%
4-0.1%
5+0.1%
6+0.0%
7+0.0%
8+0.0%
9+0.0%
10+0.0%
11+0.1%
12-0.1%
13-0.0%
14-0.1%
15+0.0%
16+0.1%
17+0.1%
18-0.1%
19+0.0%
20-0.3%
21+0.1%
22-0.1%
23+0.3%
24-0.1%
25+0.0%
26+0.0%
27+0.0%

RM Difficulty Index

26/100Moderate
The Walt Disney World Marathon profile costs 0:11 vs a flat course at 4:00-marathon pace. Ranked #33 of 38 marathon courses see the full rankings.

Race-Day Weather History

Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 5 years: median 52°F with a 47°F dew point and 6 mph wind. 2 of 5 years were warm enough to slow race pace.

YearTempDew PtWindRainSky
202543°F37°F6 mphClear
202452°F47°F6 mphClear
202141°F38°F5 mphPartly cloudy
202067°F58°F9 mphPartly cloudy
201865°F64°F6 mphDrizzle

Morning conditions (race window) on the Walt Disney World Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.

Walt Disney World Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan

The Walt Disney World Marathon takes place at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, not to be confused with the Disneyland Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort in California. The full marathon course runs through all four Walt Disney World theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. At 37 meters of total gain, this is one of the flattest marathons you can run anywhere.

The race starts at 5am to get ahead of the Florida heat, but January humidity is still a factor even before sunrise. The narrow course through the parks creates congestion, especially in the early miles. Our model accounts for the weather conditions and the crowded start to give you realistic splits for this unique race through the Walt Disney World parks.

Walt Disney World Marathon FAQ

When is the next Walt Disney World Marathon?

The next Walt Disney World Marathon is on Sunday, January 10, 2027.

How long is the Walt Disney World Marathon?

The Walt Disney World Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Orlando, FL.

How much elevation gain does the Walt Disney World Marathon have?

The Walt Disney World Marathon has about 121 ft (37 m) of climbing and 120 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 0.29%.

Is the Walt Disney World Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?

The Walt Disney World Marathon starts and finishes at roughly the same elevation (net +0 m). With 121 ft of total climbing along the way, it's a fast, flat course.

How hard is the Walt Disney World Marathon?

Runner's Math scores the Walt Disney World Marathon 26/100 (Moderate) — #33 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:11 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.

What's the weather usually like at the Walt Disney World Marathon?

Over the past 5 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 52°F with a 47°F dew point and 6 mph wind. 2 of 5 years were warm enough to slow race pace.