Walt Disney World Marathon
Orlando, United States of America · Sunday 10 January 2027
The marathon is an annual 26.2-mile road race held each January in Orlando, Florida, encompassing all four major theme parks and several resort areas within the Walt Disney World Resort. The event traditionally begins before sunrise near Epcot, often with start times around 4:30 to 5:00 AM, in cool but highly humid conditions typical for central Florida during winter months.
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Adjusted Time
3:57:56
Time difference: -2.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain79m
Elevation High37m
Elevation Low27m
Weather Forecast
High21°C
Low11°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Walt Disney World Marathon?
Moderateharder than 33% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Walt Disney World Marathon plays about 3 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #776 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #380 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Walt Disney World Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Walt Disney World Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:57:11 | −02:49 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:27:33 | −02:27 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:57:56 | −02:04 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:28:19 | −01:41 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:58:42 | −01:18 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:29:06 | −00:54 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:59:30 | −00:30 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Walt Disney World Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Walt Disney World Marathon is a full marathon held in Orlando, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 10 January 2027. The course is run on road surface with 79m of total climbing, with its high point near 37m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Walt Disney World Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 79m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for January, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 11°C and 21°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Walt Disney World Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Walt Disney World Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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