Breaking 3:45 at the Walt Disney World Marathon
Even splits would be 5:20/km (8:35/mi). But Walt Disney World Marathon isn't flat-even — the plan below redistributes the same finish time across the course the way experienced runners actually race it.
How to pace this course
0–10 km
Early EPCOT sections — expect congestion and character stop temptations, settle in
5:20/km (8:36/mi)
10–20 km
Magic Kingdom — iconic but slow; Cinderella Castle bottleneck forces single-file
5:22/km (8:38/mi)
20–30 km
Animal Kingdom area — quiet backstage roads, find your rhythm
5:19/km (8:33/mi)
30–42.2 km
Hollywood Studios and return to EPCOT — enjoy the spectacle, the finish is earned
5:19/km (8:33/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 26:42 | 26:42 | 5:20/km |
| 10 km | 26:42 | 53:24 | 5:20/km |
| 15 km | 26:50 | 1:20:14 | 5:22/km |
| 20 km | 26:50 | 1:47:04 | 5:22/km |
| Half | 5:50 | 1:52:54 | 5:19/km |
| 25 km | 20:44 | 2:13:38 | 5:19/km |
| 30 km | 26:34 | 2:40:12 | 5:19/km |
| 35 km | 26:34 | 3:06:46 | 5:19/km |
| 40 km | 26:34 | 3:33:20 | 5:19/km |
| Finish | 11:40 | 3:45:00 | 5:19/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.