Every January, Walt Disney World schedules a race weekend on the first weekend after the new year. The races, all held inside Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, include races for adults and children, and other fitness events.Walt Disney World: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Official Page
In 2009, the races scheduled between January 8 and 11 saw a record turnout, with 4,300 racers in the Goofy Challenge.Sun Sentinel: Enthusiastic runners put in time and a half at Disney (January 11, 2009) Adriano Bastos of Brazil and Lisa Mizutani of Japan won the marathon held on January 11, 2009.USA Today: Brazilian Bastos wins Disney Marathon 6th time (January 11, 2009)
2009 Winners
- Half Marathon: David Jankowski, 24, Rochester Hills Minnesota (1:07:36); Elizabeth Chelagat, 28, Las Cruces, New Mexico (1:17:32)
- Marathon: Adriano Bastos, Brazil (2:30:38); Lisa Mizutani, 23, Japan (2:46:27)USA Today: Brazilian Bastos wins Disney Marathon 6th time (January 11, 2009)
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