Disney Marathon / Goofy Race & A Half

[Seany]

Hi, relatively new to the forums, going to WDW late October / early November 2012.

I have just read there is a WDW Marathon, I've had a look and it looks amazing. I have recently started to train for the 2nd time to start triathlon; I injured knee cartilage in work. I used to be a rugby player but after this injury I have had to accept I am a man made of glass

I am planning to run a sprint tri a month from March '13 - May '13 and race my first Olympic distance in June '13.

Anyway ... to the point of my post ... Does anybody know; Is the WDW Marathon always in the first couple of weeks of January? I really fancy running that, and if it helps convince DW we should return to WDW in 2014 all the better.

Thanks

[scottashackleton]

Originally Posted by Seany

Hi, relatively new to the forums, going to WDW late October / early November 2012.

I have just read there is a WDW Marathon, I've had a look and it looks amazing. I have recently started to train for the 2nd time to start triathlon; I injured knee cartilage in work. I used to be a rugby player but after this injury I have had to accept I am a man made of glass

I am planning to run a sprint tri a month from March '13 - May '13 and race my first Olympic distance in June '13.

Anyway ... to the point of my post ... Does anybody know; Is the WDW Marathon always in the first couple of weeks of January? I really fancy running that, and if it helps convince DW we should return to WDW in 2014 all the better.

Thanks

Last year was Jan 6-7 I believe and this week is Jan 12-13. I think this year is the latest it will ever be. Great time of year around Disney. I ran my first Goofy last year and doing it again this year. I am also a triathlete and Ironman so keep up the good work and stay healthy!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Moving to Events side where you may get more conversation about the event.

[cewait]

In general, marathon weekend is the weekend AFTER the first Monday of the year. Sometimes, Disney has run the marathon on 1/6, but it is about 50:50 running on the 6th or the 13th.

Expect the dates to align close to :

2013 - Jan 10-13 (th - su) 20TH ANNIVERSARY
2014 - JAN 9 - 12
2015 - JAN 8 - 11 - 10th Goofy
2016 - JAN 7 - 10
2017 - Jan 5 - 8 - 15th Half
2018 - Jan 4 - 7 - 25th Anniversary
2019 - Jan 10 - 13 (but may be the 3-6)

then it slides back a week the following year, if not in 2019


Probably more info than wanted - and of course, Disney may always change up based on perceived guest loading and other activities.

[Ariel484]

Disney holds races at other times of the year as well! Check out this site for more information: www.rundisney.com