Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge: Half Crazy, Fully Goofy
Conquer Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge at Disney World! Run a half marathon and full marathon for magical miles and exclusive medals.
Event Snapshot
Date
Jan 11 - 12
Location
Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, USA
Distance
39.3 miles / 63.2 km
Event Page
Cost
~$450
$200-$400 Equipment
Reward
Walt Disney World Half Marathon Medal
Walt Disney World Marathon Medal
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge Medal
Gear
Running Shoes (Multiple)
Running Clothing (Multiple)
Hydration/Nutrition
Difficulty
Advanced
What Makes It Special
This challenge is the less demanding of the two challenges available at Disney World (the more difficult being the Dopey Challenge), as you won't have to complete the 5K or 10K races. During the event, you'll run through the entirety of Disney World resort.
The Challenge
2 consecutive days of running:
Half Marathon
Marathon
Tips
Free training plans available by former Olympian and runDisney trainer Jeff Galloway
Bring multiple shoes and clothes in case of bad weather
Event sells out fast (over 100 days in advance)
Some travel agencies offer guaranteed entry with package purchase
Is It For You?
If you’ve ever run a marathon and the next day you thought “I could do that again”, this could be for you. If you are training specifically for this event, its a great way to see Disney in a way you’ve never seen before.