Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

( 159 reviews )
99% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Orlando,
    Florida,
    United States
  • January
  • 3 miles/5K, 6 miles/10K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon, 26.2 miles/Marathon, Other
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Peter Brookhart

Kissimmee, Florida, United States
1 3
2019
"My First Marathon - Dopey Challenge"
Overall
T-Shirts/SWAG
Aid Stations
Course Scenery
Expo Quality
Elevation Difficulty
Parking/Access
Race Management
Peter Brookhart's thoughts:

Where to begin....this was my first marathon I've ever run. I grew up nonathletic and was always blown away by sports and runners. My late father in law was a runner and completed numerous Chicago Marathons. He'd often say "I'm going to go for a quick 5k" and come back like it was nothing....my mind would be blown.

Then things changed when my wife and I were told by our infertility doctor to begin eating healthier and working out as they hunt down the cause of our fertility challenges. Two weeks later, since we are local to Disney World, it was marathon weekend 2018 and we decided to cheer on runners. I turned to my wife as we cheered on mile 23 that I'd run not just the Marathon but the Dopey Challenge in 2019.

A full year of fundraising for ACS and training later...I woke up at Bay Lake Tower at 2 a.m. to run my first Marathon. The crowds were amazing, the scenery over the race changed and was unique, the volunteers and management...outstanding.

I highly suggest such a low elevation change, playful spirited, and inspiring run for anyone's first marathon. You can see some of the route and cheering spots here in my video: https://youtu.be/QLAOOBVTKNQ

Login or sign up to leave a comment.

Latest reviews

Loading Reviews...