FLORIDA · YEAR-ROUND
Walt Disney World
Where new memories get made every single visit, no matter how many times you've been.
Why we love it
—Consistent service and cleanliness you can count on year after year
—New memories stack on top of old ones no matter how many times you go
—An easy drive from home — no flights, no logistics headaches
—RunDisney events bring a whole different energy and a reason to go back
—Something genuinely different to experience at every age and stage
Our tip
RunDisney races — the 5Ks, 10Ks, and half marathons through the parks — are one of the most unique ways to experience Disney. If running is your thing, sign up the minute registration opens. They sell out fast and they are worth every early morning.
The 3AM wake-up is non-negotiable. What you pack and how ready you are when that alarm goes off is entirely up to you. This printable checklist covers every category: race day gear, fuel and hydration, race morning essentials, recovery items, and expo day. Where you stay matters too. Disney resort transportation runs directly to the start line starting around 3AM, which means less stress and more sleep before the race. Print it, check it twice, and show up ready.
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After completing more than 7 RunDisney races, the one thing that's consistently true is that race morning success starts the night before. This guide walks through the reality of RunDisney race morning timing, the night-before prep routine that actually works, what to eat before a 5AM start, what to pack for the staging area, and how transportation works from Disney resorts. Plus a section on running the 5K with kids, because yes they will complain about the alarm, and yes it will still be one of the best things your family does together.
Everything you need to know for your first RunDisney race weekend at Walt Disney World, put together by a family that has completed over 7 races including two full marathons, three half marathons, a 10K, and a 5K. Inside: what to pack, where to stay for the easiest race morning transportation, the 3AM routine that works, fuel and hydration strategies, how to plan park days around race fatigue, and tips for running the 5K with kids. Once you have your bib, this guide helps you plan everything else around it.