Hello and welcome to planDisney, Meaghan!
Thank you for visiting us with an excellent question! I am happy to hear that you will start 2022 with a visit to
The Most Magical Place on Earth!
After a year of virtual races, runDisney fans could not be more excited about the return of the
Walt Disney Marathon Weekend January 5-9, 2020. Although this event attracts a significant amount of visitors to the Walt Disney World Resort, I had the chance to run the half-marathon before and I did not notice a major increase in crowds. It will be a busy week, but other times of the year, like Christmas, are busier.
Races begin before park opening time, but for longer races like the half-marathon and the marathon, there is a chance you might see a few racers making their way through the parks in the morning. Traffic around the Walt Disney World Resort may be impacted during the half-marathon and the marathon, so plan to leave your Disney Resort hotel earlier if you are using bus transportation.
I hope this information is helpful, Meaghan! Come back to visit us if you have additional questions, we are delighted to help!
Best magical wishes,
Thiana