Medals Revealed for the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Oct 06, 2025 in "Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend"

Posted: Monday October 6, 2025 11:26am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

runDisney has unveiled the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend medals, each inspired by a different storybook genre. The event, presented by State Farm, will take place January 7-11, 2026, and features six races and challenges across four days of running at Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney World 5K

Pluto stars in this sci-fi-themed 5K medal.

Walt Disney World 10K

Chip 'n Dale lead the mystery-themed 10K medal.

Walt Disney World Half Marathon

Donald Duck and Daisy Duck take center stage on the romance-themed half marathon medal.

Walt Disney World Marathon

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse headline the fantasy-themed full marathon medal, dressed as heroic adventurers ready to conquer 26.2 miles through all four theme parks.

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge

The Goofy Challenge medal features Goofy taking on his classic Aquamania persona, highlighting the challenge's "race and a half" nature - completing both the half marathon and full marathon for a total of 39.3 miles.

Dopey Challenge

Runners who complete all four races - 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon - earn the Dopey Challenge medal. This year's design features Dopey surrounded by glittering medals and storybook details, marking the 48.6-mile achievement.

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Rteetz1 day ago

No usually too early for anything at the TTC. Your best bet is Animal Kingdom for anything first. We don't know the course yet tho to see what we go near. Studios is usually just a quick in and out on sunset boulevard. Epcot you would have England, joffreys there, Canada and then World Celebration area.

bmr15911 day ago

What are y'all's go-to snacks on the course? I don't mean gels, I mean places in the parks you stop to get a bite. Is the Joffreys at TTC open to grab a donut? What should I be looking forward to?

RteetzOct 06, 2025

Looks like it. The photos are pretty bad in themselves. They likely rushed them given the delay to get them out. This is the latest release since pre-covid.

bmr1591Oct 06, 2025

Did they use a chipped 5k medal for their promo materials?

RteetzOct 06, 2025

2024 was a circle sure but that's like the only similarity.

Surferboy567Oct 06, 2025

Big fan of the Marathon, 5K, and 10K medals. EDIT: That Goofy challenge medal is almost a carbon copy of the one I won in 2024.

GimpYancIentOct 06, 2025

Must say, very "Disney" looking medals. Well designed and detailed.

DCBakerOct 06, 2025

Here's a look at the 2026 medals: 886608

pdude81Mar 12, 2025

I feel for anybody who didn't get in this time. I'm taking a year off and certainly didn't miss the anxiety of trying to pull off this registration.

RteetzMar 11, 2025

Everything went in 80 min today.

the.dreamfinderMar 11, 2025

Challenges, 5K and 10K are sold out.

cmartenMar 11, 2025

Partner and I are trying for the Dopey. They got to 1 minute left in queue before it sold out

the.dreamfinderMar 11, 2025

Registered for the Marathon!!

cmartenMar 11, 2025

Yes. Stuck in the queue right now

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