This week, we are taking a break from Meat Free Mondays to talk about something new at Disney World's Marathon Weekend. Next January, Disney will have two more new races during the Marathon Weekend. This also means the race will expand from three races in four days to five races and five days!
Usually, The Disney Marathon takes place during early January with a 5K, half marathon, marathon, and the Goofy Challenge . The Goofy Challenge is running both the marathon and half marathon for a total of 39.3 miles in four days. Each race has their own finisher medals and finish line party. Now, Disney has added a 10K race (6.2 miles) through EPCOT's World's Showcase. They have also created a whole new Dopey Challenge that is a total of 48.6 miles... Pretty Dopey. This race inlcudes the 10K, half marathon, marathon, and the family 5K challenge.
The marathon weekend will still have a Pasta Party in EPCOT, along with all the usual family events, expo's, and bonuses you can pay a little extra for- run retreat tent anyone?
If you are interested in running anything during the marathon weekend, I would highly recommend getting registered soon since this one sells out. If registered before June 18th, prices will range from $95 for the 10K to $495 for the Dopey Challenge. After that, prices increase by about $15 every few months.