Runners competing in the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon (registration is now open) will experience several unique features, including a special 20thanniversary medal, new entertainment elements and a new post-race party.To mark two decades of the Walt Disney World Marathon, the 2013 marathon, which anchors the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, will have enhanced entertainment at Mile Marker 20 to celebrate the 20th anniversary. And the finishers will take home a specially-designed 20th anniversary Mickey Mouse medal, plus they can celebrate their achievement at a new post-race party at Downtown Disney.
The marathon weekend, which is expected to draw a sellout field of more than 20,000 for the 26.2-mile marathon, is Jan. 10-13 and will again feature Kids’ Races throughout the weekend, including the Mickey Mile, a Family Fun Run 5K on Friday, the Half Marathon on Saturday and the Marathon on Sunday. There is also Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge which involves running the Half Marathon and the full Marathon – 39.3 miles! The Health and Fitness Expo runs throughout the weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and features the latest in running technology and fashion, as well as renowned running experts like Jeff Galloway, the official training consultant for runDIsney.
Runners can register at www.rundisney.com. There is reduced pricing for early registrants. Below is pricing and the schedule of events for the 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna.
| EVENT | April 10 – June 19 | June 20 – Sept. 25 | Sept 26 – Jan. 13 |
| Full Marathon |
$150 |
$170 |
$190 |
| Half Marathon |
$150 |
$170 |
$190 |
| Goofy Challenge |
$320 |
$350 |
$380 |
| Family Fun 5K |
$55 |
$55 |
$55 |
| EVENT | DAY | TIME |
| Disney’s Health and Fitness Expo |
Thursday |
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|
Friday |
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|
|
Saturday |
10:00 AM -5:00 PM |
|
| runDisney Kids’ Races |
Thursday |
3:00 PM |
|
Friday |
11:00 AM |
|
|
Saturday |
11:00 AM |
|
| Mickey Mile |
Thursday |
4:30 PM |
|
Friday |
12:30 PM |
|
|
Saturday |
12:30 PM |
|
| Disney Family Fun Run 5K |
Friday |
6:30 AM |
| Walt Disney World Half Marathon |
Saturday |
5:30 AM |
| Walt Disney World Marathon |
Sunday |
5:30 AM |
| Downtown Disney After Party |
Sunday |
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Related articles
- Addicted to runDisney (chipandco.com)
- Celebrities and Wounded Veterans Join Record Disney Marathon Weekend (chipandco.com)
Let our friends at Destinations to Travel help you book your next Disney Vacation. They are the preferred Travel Agency of Chip and Company and Disney Addicts, and who we use ourselves.
Get started below for your FREE No Obligation Quote.
Book With our friends at Destinations to Travel
For the BEST in Disney, Universal, Dollywood, and SeaWorld Theme Park News, Entertainment, Merchandise & More follow us on, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Don't forget to check out the Chip and Company Radio Network too!
