Where to stay for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2027
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend runs January 6–10, 2027. 5 DVC rentals listed right now include a race night, from $351 a night, a median 37% below Disney's price for the same villa and nights. Below: which nights each race needs, and every stay listed for them.
Which nights to book
You collect your bib at the expo, at ESPN Wide World of Sports, at least a day before your first race. The expo runs Wednesday, January 6 to Saturday, January 9. Every race starts before dawn, so you need a bed the night before each one. That makes the nights:
| Race | Race days | Bib by | Nights to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5KThu Jan 7 | Thu Jan 7 | Wed Jan 6 | Wed Jan 61 night |
| 10KFri Jan 8 | Fri Jan 8 | Thu Jan 7 | Thu Jan 71 night |
| Half marathonSat Jan 9 | Sat Jan 9 | Fri Jan 8 | Fri Jan 81 night |
| MarathonSun Jan 10 | Sun Jan 10 | Sat Jan 9 | Sat Jan 91 night |
| Goofy's Race and a Half ChallengeThe half marathon and the marathonSat Jan 9 – Sun Jan 10 | Sat Jan 9 – Sun Jan 10 | Fri Jan 8 | Fri Jan 8 – Sat Jan 92 nights |
| Dopey ChallengeAll four racesThu Jan 7 – Sun Jan 10 | Thu Jan 7 – Sun Jan 10 | Wed Jan 6 | Wed Jan 6 – Sat Jan 94 nights |
The night before each race, starting the day you collect your bib. Check out the morning of your last race, or stay one more night to rest after it.
Stays listed for race weekend
5 stays listed right now include at least one night from Wednesday, January 6 to Saturday, January 9, from $351 a night. The median is 37% below Disney's published price for the same villa and nights. They run 7% above the typical price for the same villa.
Getting to the start
Buses run to the races from Disney’s resort hotels, and the DVC resorts are Disney resort hotels, so a rented villa counts. The marathon starts and finishes at Epcot.
Booking a rental for race weekend
- Match the nights. A confirmed reservation is for the nights listed, so check it covers every night in the table for your race.
- Weigh the cancellation terms. Disney refunds a room-only booking’s deposit if you cancel at least 8 days before arrival. A rental’s terms are the broker’s. Sales at DVC Shop are final. If there’s a real chance you won’t run, that matters more than the price.
- Compare with Disney. Every stay above shows Disney’s published price for the same villa and nights, tax included.
- New to renting from a DVC owner? Start with how to stay at a Disney World resort for less. For other busy dates, see DVC rentals over the holidays.
Questions
When is Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2027?
January 6–10, 2027. The 5K is on Thursday, January 7, the 10K is on Friday, January 8, the half marathon is on Saturday, January 9 and the marathon is on Sunday, January 10. The expo, where you collect your bib, runs Wednesday, January 6 to Saturday, January 9.
Which nights should I book for the Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge?
Friday, January 8 through Saturday, January 9, 2 nights. You collect your bib at the expo at least a day before your first race, and every race starts before dawn, so you need a bed the night before each one.
Which nights should I book for the Dopey Challenge?
Wednesday, January 6 through Saturday, January 9, 4 nights. You collect your bib at the expo at least a day before your first race, and every race starts before dawn, so you need a bed the night before each one.
Which nights should I book for the marathon alone?
The night of Saturday, January 9 at least: it's the night before the race, and the last day to collect your bib.
How much is a DVC rental for Marathon Weekend 2027?
5 confirmed reservations listed right now include a race-weekend night, from $351 a night (median $550), a median 37% below Disney's published price for the same villa and nights.
Is there race-morning transportation from DVC resorts?
Yes. Buses run to the races from Disney's resort hotels, and the DVC resorts are Disney resort hotels, so a rented villa counts.
What if I can't run after booking a rental?
A rental's cancellation terms are the broker's, not Disney's. Sales at DVC Shop are final. If there's a real chance you won't run, weigh that before you book.