Themes Revealed for runDisney’s 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

The themes have been revealed for runDisney’s 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The weekend, which happens from January 4-7, 2024. It includes a 5k, 10k, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, Dopey Challenge, and also virtual races.

Here are details runDisney shared about the race weekend:

Walt Disney World 5K

January 4, 2024

Ready, set, go! Rely on Pluto to be your “best friend” as you race through a 3.1-mile adventure at The Most Magical Place on Earth!

  • Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 4, 2023.
  • General Registration opens April 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET.

Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:

  • April 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023: $107.99
  • October 17, 2023: $117.99

Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.

Walt Disney World 5K Highlights

  • 3.1-mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
  • Beloved Disney Character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
  • 5K Finisher Medal
  • On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
  • Participant Shirt
  • Digital Expo & Event Guide
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Walt Disney World 10K

January 5, 2024

Go nuts navigating 6.2 miles with everyone’s favorite chipmunks, Chip and Dale.

  • Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 4, 2023.
  • General Registration opens April 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET.

Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:

  • April 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023: $150.99
  • October 17, 2023: $160.99

Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.

Walt Disney World 10K Highlights

  • 6.2-mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
  • Beloved Disney Character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
  • 10K Finisher Medal
  • On-Course and Post-Race Refreshments
  • Participant Shirt
  • Digital Expo & Event Guide
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Walt Disney World Half Marathon

January 6, 2024

Join Donald Duck and Daisy Duck as your fine featured friends cheer you on for 13.1-magical miles through the Disney Theme Parks!

  • Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 4, 2023.
  • General Registration opens April 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET.

Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:

  • April 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023: $218.99
  • October 17, 2023: $229.00

Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.

Walt Disney World Half Marathon Highlights

  • 13.1-mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
  • Beloved Disney Character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
  • Half Marathon Finisher Medal
  • On-Course and Post-Race Refreshments
  • Participant Shirt
  • Digital Expo & Event Guide
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Walt Disney World Marathon

January 7, 2024

The only thing Minnie about our longest race distance is the host. Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse for a magical journey across 26.2 miles over all four parks!

  • Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 4, 2023.
  • General Registration opens April 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET.

Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:

  • April 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023: $221.00
  • October 17, 2023: $231.00

Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.

Walt Disney World Marathon Highlights

  • 26.2-mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
  • Beloved Disney Character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
  • Marathon Finisher Medal
  • On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
  • Participant Shirt
  • Digital Expo & Event Guide
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Dopey Challenge

January 4 – 7, 2024

Complete all 4 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend races on pace and earn:

  • 4 Individual Events Medals
  • Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge Medal
  • Dopey Challenge Medal

That’s a grand total of 6 Medals and 48.6 miles in one weekend!

You’ll need to register for the Dopey Challenge, which includes all 4 races, in order to be eligible for the challenge medals.

  • Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 4, 2023.
  • General Registration opens April 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET.

Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:

  • April 11 – October 16, 2023: $672.00
  • October 17, 2023: $683.00

Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.

Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge

January 6 and 7, 2024

Complete the both the Half Marathon and the Marathon races on pace and earn:

  • Walt Disney World Half Marathon Medal
  • Walt Disney World Marathon Medal
  • Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge Medal

That’s a grand total of 3 medals and 39.3 miles across all four parks!

You’ll need to register for the Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, which includes both races, in order to be eligible for the challenge medal.

  • Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 4, 2023.
  • General Registration opens April 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET.

Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:

  • April 11 – October 16, 2023: $432.00
  • October 17, 2023: $442.00

Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.

Dopey and Goofy Participants Receive

  • 6 Finisher Medals (Dopey) or 3 Finisher Medals (Goofy)
  • 6 Participants Shirts (Dopey) or 3 Participants Shirts (Goofy)
  • On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
  • Digital Expo & Event Guide
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Want to earn a little extra BLING and are also planning to join us for the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend? Register for either of the two qualifying events during the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and earn a special commemorative medal available only in 2024 as part of the runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge! To learn more about the Challenge and all the ways you can qualify here.

From 3.1 to 48.6 miles, you can also plan to join the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend fun – virtually! Whether you’re looking for motivation to train for a future runDisney race or get a taste of the magic wherever you run, virtual race events are a great way to reward yourself for staying active! Head over to runDisney.com to learn more about the 2024 Virtual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

Wanting to join for the 2024 event? EARmark your calendar for the following registration dates and times:

  • Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort
    • Club runDisney Gold & Platinum Member Registration | April 4, 2023
    • General Registration | April 11, 2023 at 10 AM ET
  • Virtual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
    • General Registration | April 14, 2023 at 10 AM ET

There is also the option to participate in the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon weekend virtually as well. This allows for running from wherever one happens to be and experiencing the magic in a virtual manner. Here are the virtual marathon options:

  • Virtual – Walt Disney World 5K – January 4, 2024 – $85
  • Virtual – Walt Disney World 10K – January 5, 2024 – $106
  • Virtual – Walt Disney World Half Marathon – January 6, 2024 – $126
  • Virtual – Walt Disney World Marathon – January 7, 2024 – $129
  • Virtual – Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge – January 6-7, 2024 – $294
  • Virtual – Dopey Challenge – January 4-7, 2024 – $511.99

More details about the virtual Walt Disney World Marathon weekend can be found here.

What do you think of the themes for the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon weekend? Will you be participating in any of these races? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!