This will give you a feel for what it’s like to get on a Disney bus at 3 a.m., arrive at Epcot, and line up in a corral at 4:30 a.m. for the marathon or 5 a.m. for the other races.

My favorite race at Disney World is the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, where the themes change every year. One year, I participated in throwback races, complete with a duo 5K and scavenger ...

Plan to Take a Ride Once the parks open (the times vary from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.), some runners quickly get on lines for rides—if they pace the race right and Disney employees can get them on quickly.

Each race weekend features a 5K, 10K, 10-miler or half marathon, challenge events and a health and fitness expo. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in January also offers a full 26.2-mile ...

Additionally, a health and fitness expo, yoga, races for kids, and post-race parties at select race weekends. Every January, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend hosts the full 26.2-mile marathon.

I’ve completed 54 races with runDisney, from 5Ks to “challenges,” in which I completed multiple race distances in one weekend. There’s nothing like crossing the finish line, seeing Mickey ...