It’s that time of year again…registration for the 2016 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is upon us. Let the chaos begin!!
This HUGE race weekend takes place January 6 – 10, 2016 with over 50,000 runners descending upon the Walt Disney World Resort. This is clearly the ultimate runner’s family vacation. There is something for everyone! From the youngest in the family to the Dopiest of runners, you are sure to find an event that fits you and your family. Registration opens today at noon and you can click here to register for any (or all) of the events.
Since these race weekends have been selling out in record time (as little as 25 minutes for some!), runDisney has shared some helpful tips for making sure you get into the race you want. Mainly, be ready at 12:00 pm EST sharp and have everyone in your party register for themselves.
Prices for the races have increased anywhere from 3-8% this year, with the exception of the Goofy Race and a Half Challenge and the Kids Races which stayed the same from 2015. The prices are as follows:
Dopey Challenge
- $550 by May 19, 2015
- $580 between May 20 and June 9, 2015
- $610 on or after June 10, 2015
Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge
- $360 by May 19, 2015
- $380 between May 20and June 9, 2015
- $400 on or after June 10, 2015
Walt Disney World Marathon
- $175 by May 19, 2015
- $190 between May 20 and June 9, 2015
- $205 on or after June 10, 2015
Walt Disney World Half Marathon
- $175 by May 19, 2015
- $190 between May 20 and June 9, 2015
- $205 on or after June 10, 2015
Walt Disney World 10K
- $110 by May 19, 2015
- $125 between May 20 and June 9, 2015
- $140 on or after June 10, 2015
Disney Family Fun Run 5K
- $65 per participant by June 9, 2015
- $75 on or after June 10, 2015
runDisney Kids’ Races
- $15 per child by June 9, 2015
- $20 on or after June 10, 2015
Mickey Mile
- $30 per child by June 9, 2015
- $35 on or after June 10, 2015
- $75 (A reservation on the January 11, 2016 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise is required in order to participate)
Race Retreat Packages
- $120 Full Marathon
- $120 Half Marathon
- $230 Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge
- $230 Dopey Challenge
Pasta in the Park Parties
- $54 per adult
- $30 per child
Family Reunion Breakfast
- $40 per adult (ages 10 and up)
- $30 per child (ages 3 – 9)
Don’t forget that DVC members receive a discount on runDisney events! Make sure to visit your member page to obtain the discount codes.
As usual for most runDisney events, packet pick-up will be required at the Health & Fitness Expo held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex beginning Wednesday, January 6th. There are so many other great events over the weekend, like the Pasta in the Park Party, Cool Down Party and more! Visit the runDisney event page for more information on all of the events taking place that weekend.
Looking for a hotel room for the Marathon Weekend? Kingdom Magic Vacations can lock in 2015 rates for you now and by booking with them you will get tons of extra perks! Click here to get a FREE quote.
Check out some posts from the past few WDW Marathon Weekends to get you excited for the big weekend!
2015
- The 2015 Walt Disney World Half Marathon
- A Race Retreat From the Cold
- Running Her First Marathon in This Year’s Goofy Challenge
- 2015 WDW Marathon Weekend Kids Races!
- The 2015 Walt Disney World 10K
- Mission to Marathon: 2015 WDW Marathon Recap
- Traveling from Australia for a Dopey 50th Birthday
- The Health & Fitness Expo – A Runners Dream!
- Dining During Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
- 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend – Family Fun 5K
- The Secret to WDW Marathon Expo
2014
- Completing Your First Marathon – The BEST Feeling EVER!
- The runDisney ChEAR Squad Experience
- Lessons Learned from the Walt Disney World Marathon
- Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Health & Fitness Expo
- A Plan to Be Perfectly Dopey!
- The Family Reunion Breakfast Experience
- Cool Down Party at Downtown Disney
- Dopey Challenge: Four Days of Disney Running
- Polynesian Club Level Experience During the 2014 WDW Marathon Weekend
- Inaugural Walt Disney World Minnie Mouse 10K Race Recap
- Marathon Weekend Eats in Walt Disney World
- Disney Marathon VoluntEARing: A Runner’s Perspective
- Kids Races at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
- 2014 Disney Family Fun Run 5K Race Recap
- Reflecting on my Walt Disney World Marathon While Finding Inspiration in Others
2013
- 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon Race Recap – Part 1
- 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon Race Recap – Part 2
- The Days Leading Up to the 20th WDW Marathon
- 2013 Walt Disney World Half Marathon Recap
- WDW Marathon Weekend runDisney Meet Up
- The Walt Disney World Marathon Perfect 20
So what race will you be running over Marathon Weekend?
