LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — On the last day of the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, runners raced to the finish line with a cool and comfortable morning.
Over 100,000 spectators and participants were part of the four-day event.
This endurance event was special for 2023 because it was the 30th anniversary, with the first race in 1994.
2023 Walt Disney World Marathon 30 years running. (WFTV)
2023 World Disney World Marathon Runners take their marks at the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon, the final event during the four-day Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend on January 8, 2023 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This year’s event honored the 30th annual race weekend with throwback theming, characters, and nostalgic nods to the race’s early years. (Gregg Newton, photographer) (Gregg Newton/Gregg Newton, photographer)
2023 World Disney World Marathon Runners take their marks at the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon, the final event during the four-day Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend on January 8, 2023 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This year’s event honored the 30th annual race weekend with throwback theming, characters, and nostalgic nods to the race’s early years. (Gregg Newton, photographer) (Gregg Newton/Gregg Newton, photographer)
2023 World Disney World Marathon Runners take their marks at the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon, the final event during the four-day Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend on January 8, 2023 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This year’s event honored the 30th annual race weekend with throwback theming, characters, and nostalgic nods to the race’s early years. (Gregg Newton, photographer) (Gregg Newton/Gregg Newton, photographer)
2023 World Disney World Marathon Runners take their marks at the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon, the final event during the four-day Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend on January 8, 2023 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This year’s event honored the 30th annual race weekend with throwback theming, characters, and nostalgic nods to the race’s early years. (Gregg Newton, photographer) (Gregg Newton/Gregg Newton, photographer)
2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend The marathon on Sunday started and ended at EPCOT and took runners through all four Disney parks. (WFTV/WFTV)
2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend The marathon on Sunday started and ended at EPCOT and took runners through all four Disney parks. (WFTV/WFTV)
2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend The marathon on Sunday started and ended at EPCOT and took runners through all four Disney parks. (WFTV/WFTV)
2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend The marathon on Sunday started and ended at EPCOT and took runners through all four Disney parks. (WFTV/WFTV)
2023 Walt Disney World Marathon 2023 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, with the first race in 1994. (WFTV/WFTV)
2023 Walt Disney World Marathon This year’s theme is 90s retro with iconic characters. (WFTV/WFTV)
9 things to know about the Walt Disney World Marathon 2023 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, with the first race in 1994. (WFTV/WFTV)
9 things to know about the Walt Disney World Marathon 2023 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, with the first race in 1994. (WFTV/WFTV)
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Female finisher Catherine Cardillo came in first place with a time of three hours and 13 minutes.
The New York native said she loves to run professionally, but the Disney marathon is one of her favorites.
“It is such a cool experience, and it’s mainly the crowd,” Cardillo said. “They’re electric.”
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners from around the world prepare for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
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