2008 Walt Disney World Marathon

Whatever your running ability, you won't want to miss the 2008 Walt Disney World Marathon weekend being held January 10-13, 2008.

The weekend will begin on Thursday, January 10 with Disney's Health and Fitness Expo which is is a three-day celebration focused on health and fitness. The event involves celebrity runner appearances, seminars on training, racing, and nutrition. You'll also have the opportunity to experience the latest in running and fitness equipment. The expo will be held Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex on:

• Thursday, January 10, 2008: 3pm - 8pm
• Friday, January 11, 2008: 9am - 8pm
• Saturday, January 12, 2008: 10am - 7pm

You can find more details on the official Disney's Health and Fitness Expo - 2008 page.

Disney's Family Fun Run Kids' Races will be held on the track at Disney's Wide World of Sports ® Complex on Friday, January 11 and Saturday, January 12 at 11:00 a.m.

• 7-8 years old - 400 yard dash
• 4-6 years old - 200 yard dash
• 1-3 years old - 100 yard dash
• 12 months & under - Diaper Dash for crawlers

Details can be found on the Disney's Family Fun Run Kids' Races - 2008 event page.

Adults, teens, and tweens will enjoy this fun-filled and exciting Family Fun Run 5K race. The whole family can be a part of this official WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend Event. The course winds through Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park with an unforgettable finish where you can high-five your favorite Disney characters. Go to Disney's Family Fun Run 5K - 2008 event page for all the info on this event.

On Saturday, January 12, 2008 the The WALT DISNEY WORLD® Half Marathon will take place. You'll run from Epcot®, to the Magic Kingdom® Park, then back to Epcot® for an exhilarating finish at the same finish line that will be used for the Marathon on Sunday. The race starts at at 6:00 a.m. and runners should plan to arrive at Epcot® by 4:00 a.m. Click here for more information on this event.

NOTE: The 2008 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Half Marathon has reached its registration capacity and is now closed.

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge will take place on January 12-13, 2008. This event is entry in both the Walt Disney World® Half Marathon and the Walt Disney World® Marathon. Details can be found on the official event page.

NOTE: Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge for 2008 has reached its registration capacity and is now closed.

On Sunday, January 13, 2008, be a part of commemorating 15 years of dreams and celebrate the moments that have made the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon the race where dreams come true. You won't want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to run through the most magical setting in the world and earn an exclusive 15th anniversary Marathon finisher's medal. Complete race info can be found here. You can view the course map here.

The weekend will come to a close at the Post-Race Celebration and Awards Ceremony, which will be held at Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island. The race will be over and it will be time to celebrate! Celebrate your great achievement and honor our Marathon and Half Marathon award winners. Details can be found on the Post-Race Celebration and Awards Ceremony page.

Updated August 14, 2007