2023 runDisney Info is Here and We are Loving the Theming
runDisney has announced dates and details for the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon. We are excited to talk about the insanely cool race themes for the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Goofy Challenge, and Dopey Challenge.
Test your mettle at your chosen skill level—from the 5K to the Marathon—while you trek your way through the Disney theme parks. When you participate in the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, you’ll become part of something incredibly special.
2023 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! To celebrate this milestone, runDisney is inviting runners to relive the 90s with a funky theme. Yea.. the 90s was 30 years ago. :insert confused emoji face here:.
Now, for an event by event run-through of the races, in order:
runDisney 5K
- January 5, 2023
- Start Time: 5:00 AM Eastern Time
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
Ready, set, go! Race through a 3.1-mile adventure at The Most Magical Place on Earth! It’s an exhilarating way to kick-start a weekend brimming with Disney fun.
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
- General Registration opens April 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:
- April 19 through September 19, 2022: $103.40
- September 20 through December 29, 2022: $114.06
runDisney 10K
- January 6, 2023
- Start Time: 5:00 AM Eastern Time
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
Enjoy maximum fun on a magical 10K run! This 6.2-mile race has an abundance of dazzle and entertainment along the way––and is an ideal choice for runners seeking a good test of their endurance.
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
- General Registration opens April 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:
- April 19 through September 19, 2022: $146.04
- September 20 through December 29, 2022: $156.70
runDisney Half Marathon
- January 7, 2023
- Start Time: 5:00 AM Eastern Time
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
Join Donald and Daisy Duck as your fine feathered friends host the 13.1-mile adventure through the Disney theme parks! Be surprised along the way by delightful Character sightings and entertaining moments as you join inspired runners from around the world.
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
- General Registration opens April 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:
- April 19 through September 19, 2022: $213.20
- September 20 through December 29, 2022: $223.86
runDisney Marathon
- January 8, 2023
- Start Time: 5:00 AM Eastern Time
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
Join Mickey, Minnie and friends for an extraordinary 26.2-mile race and encounter delightful surprises as you run the course. It’s our longest distance event––and you’ll earn boasting rights as a Walt Disney World Marathon finisher!
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
- General Registration opens April 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:
- April 19 through September 19, 2022: $218.53
- September 20 through December 29, 2022: $229.19
Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge
- January 7 and 8, 2023
- Start Time: 5:00 AM Eastern Time
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
Show your Goofy side over 2 racing days spanning 39.3 miles! Get started with the Half Marathon on Saturday, followed by the Marathon on Sunday. Complete both races on pace to earn your Half Marathon and Marathon finisher medals––plus, get the coveted Goofy medal!
You’ll need to register for the Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, which includes both races, in order to be eligible for the challenge medal.
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
- General Registration opens April 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:
- April 19 through September 19, 2022: $431.73
- September 20 through December 29, 2022: $442.39
Dopey Challenge
- January 5 to 8, 2023
- Start Time: 5:00 AM Eastern Time
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
Complete all 4 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend races on pace and earn:
- 4 individual events medals
- Goofy’s Race and Half Challenge medal
- Dopey Challenge medal
That’s a grand total of 6 medals in one weekend! You’ll need to register for the Dopey Challenge, which includes all 4 races, to be eligible for the challenge medals.
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration begins April 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
- General Registration opens April 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST.
Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:
- April 19 through September 19, 2022: $660.92
- September 20 through December 29, 2022: $671.58
Along with in-person races, Disney World with also be offering virtual races.
The runDisney events are so much fun and well worth the exhaustion. These races are unlike anything you’ll do and, of course, you’re in Disney! What could be better than that?
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