LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend kicked off this week.

Races include the 5K (3.1 miles) on Thursday at Epcot, the 10K (6.2 miles) on Friday at Epcot, the half marathon (13.1 miles) on Saturday at Epcot and Magic Kingdom Park, and the marathon (26.2 miles) on Sunday at all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks.


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Additionally, runners can participate in the 20th anniversary of Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, as well as the Dopey Challenge that consists of 48.6 miles across all four parks.

The first race was met with chilly weather, which made its way through the Orlando area on Thursday morning.

The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend gives runners an opportunity to take on marathons with a fun twist, as they are surrounded by their favorite Disney characters and entertainment.

More than 30,000 runners are participating in the 32nd annual race weekend, according to Disney, adding that there are expected to be 47 runners who have participated in every Walt Disney World Marathon.

All races are sold out this year, per the runDisney website.