2027 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend
Event Date: 01/06/2027
Application Open
Application Open
Event Date: 01/06/2027
Fundraising Minimum:
Experience the Magic of runDisney® with Team Marathon Kids
Imagine crossing the finish line at WALT DISNEY WORLD® while knowing every mile you ran helped more kids discover the joy of movement and build the healthy physical and mental habits that last a lifetime.
Team Marathon Kids is proud to be part of the 2027 runDisney® WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend, and we are inviting runners like you to join our team.
When you run with Team Marathon Kids, you are not just running a race. You are helping bring the joy of movement to kids across the country by supporting programs that build confidence, healthy habits, and lifelong love of running.
Choose Your Distance
Spots are going fast, but we still have openings for the races listed below:
WALT DISNEY WORLD® 10K
$180 registration fee + $750 fundraising commitment
Why Run with Team Marathon Kids
Marathon Kids is a nonprofit on a mission to transform lives through running and build active communities of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Our programs help kids develop lifelong healthy habits through goal setting, tracking progress, social support, and celebrating achievement.
When you join Team Marathon Kids, your miles help fund programs that bring joyful movement to schools and communities across the country.
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Interested in running with Team Marathon Kids?
Complete the form below to receive updates on upcoming charity race opportunities, guaranteed entry programs, fundraising support, and Team MK news. Whether you’re aiming for a World Major, a Disney race, or your next personal challenge, we’ll help you find the right opportunity.
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About Marathon Kids
Founded in 1995, Marathon Kids is the only evidence-based structured physical activity program specifically designed for children in the US. Using technology and research-proven methods, the Marathon Kids Program aims to get kids moving! With the help of coaches and mentors, kids set big goals and are challenged to run, jog, walk, or move the equivalent of four (or more!) marathons over the course of a season or school year.
The Marathon Kids Mission
The World Health Organization recommends 60 minutes of daily activity for kids, yet only 1 in 4 students are reaching that goal.
Research shows that when children participate in Marathon Kids, they have a better chance of achieving the recommended amount of daily physical activity. That’s great news for their bodies and minds! When kids are active, not only are they forming life-long healthy physical habits, they are also happier and perform better in school.
Our programming is built on six evidence-based pillars for long-term healthy behavior adoption.
Tracking
Goal Setting
Modeling the Way
Social Support
Rewarding
Celebrating
The Marathon Kids Program provides training, tools, and resources to the dedicated coaches, PE teachers, and other community volunteers who motivate kids to take their first step towards a healthier future and positively impact mental health.
Through movement, we show kids they can achieve more than they ever thought possible!