Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon
The Town of Celebration Half Marathon offers a flat, fast course near Disney World with strong community spirit.
Race Date
Jan 31, 2027
Location
Celebration, FL
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, January 31, 2027
- Location
- Celebration, Florida
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 19,996
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Town of Celebration Half Marathon, first run in 2014 and now in its 13th year, is a popular choice for runners seeking a fast, flat course. Typically drawing around 3,700 finishers from 41 states, this race has cultivated a loyal following, with about 37% of participants returning year after year.
The course winds through the picturesque Town of Celebration, a community known for its planned design and charming atmosphere, located conveniently near the magic of Disney World. Its flat profile and certified status make it a prime location for runners aiming for personal bests or Boston Qualifying times.
Beyond the run itself, participants can look forward to quality giveaways, including gender-specific tech shirts, and a festive post-race celebration featuring local food, beer, and mimosas, all contributing to a well-rounded race-day experience.
Race-provided description
Marathon & Half Marathon through the beautiful Town of Celebration. Come run this flat, fast course and enjoy great swag and a post race party featuring beer, mimosas, and food from local restaurants.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Gender Specific Tech Shirt
Start Location
700 Sycamore Street, Celebration, FL, 34747
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
1.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
FL22055JK · Town of Celebration Half Marathon - Eastlawn Route
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8612 years running
~3,539 finishers a year
growing or steady
37% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 41 states
winner 1:01:09
typical high 72°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
51°
Afternoon (High)
72°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 19,996 finishers actually crossed the line across 12 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
19,996
Median time
2:21:07
Latest turnout
1,838
States
48
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon?
The Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon is held on Sunday, January 31, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Celebration, Florida.
What distances does the Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles.
Is the Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 19,996 runners who have completed the Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon.
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