We’ve divided our Disney area running guide into two sections: Inside the Disney resorts and outside the Disney resorts. This post pertains to the best running options within the resorts of Walt Disney World. Generally, the running paths are intended for guests staying at the reports, but it might be possible to ‘sneak’ in.
There are more than 18 miles of running/walking trails winding throughout Walt Disney World Resort. For the most part, these trails are within the properties of the different resport hotels So it’s best to use this guide to help you plan where to stay for the best running! Our Disney Overview Map shows all the major locations with jogging paths. Most of the resorts have jogging maps and there are outdoor kiosks with maps.
Disney Resort Running Guide
Disney Resorts With Jogging Paths
Magic Kingdom Area
Wilderness Lodge. One of the best Disney resort options. There’s a 3.1 mile woodland trail (including the ‘Swamp Trail) that also offers nice shade. NOTE: The trail connecting Fort Wilderness Lodge & Fort Wilderness Resort (which are 2 miles apart) is currently closed. PRO TIP: This trail is generally open to the public. MAP of Trail
Polynesian/Grand Flordian, (Seven Seas Lagoon). Nice 1 mile path along the Seven Seas Lagoon, connecting the Grand Floridian and Polynesian resorts, & Disney’s Wedding Pavilion. Good views of the Magic Kingdom.
Disney Contemporary Resort. Circle Bay Lake Tower and the South Garden Wing on the 0.9-mile, paved jogging path
Epcot Area
Dolphin & Swan Resorts, BoardWalk Inn. There’s some nice running in this area. Start with the 0.8 mile loop around Crescent Lake, in the area of the resorts. Then, take the connector path across Buena Vista Dr. where there’s 0.5 miles of nice running along the water, leading to the Hollywood Studios area. TRAIL MAP ROUTE MAP
Caribbean Beach Resort. A 1.2-mile promenade circles Barefoot Bay. Good water views and a nice, lush feel.
Animal Kingdom Area
There’s a decent sidewalk along W Buena Vista Dr. that runs for 2.5 miles between the Coronado Springs Resort and the All-Star Movies Resort.
All-Star Resorts: A 1-mile paved jogging trail connects all the All-Star Resort hotels.
Coronado Springs Resort. An 0.75 mile promenade around Lago Dorado, with an additional 1-2 miles of pleasant walking paths around the Cabanas resorts.
Disney Springs/Wide World of Sports Area
From the DisneyGo website:
Riverside and French Quarter Resorts. Lovely 1.7 mile promenade path along the tranquil Sassagoula River.
Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa/ Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Paved pathways along the canal & permitted along the manicured greens of Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.
Pop Century Resort/Art of Animation Resort. ~1.4 mile loop around Hourglass Lake.
Disney Springs. It’s possible to put together ~2 miles in the complex with good paths/boardwalks, especially in the morning, before stores open. Add with ~1 mile on a sidewalk along Hotel Plaza Blvd. There’s also a Fit2Run running store in Disney Springs.
We’ve divided our Disney area running guide into two sections: Inside the Disney resorts and outside the Disney resorts. This post pertains to the best running options within the resorts of Walt Disney World. Generally, the running paths are intended for guests staying at the reports, but it might be possible to ‘sneak’ in.
There are more than 18 miles of running/walking trails winding throughout Walt Disney World Resort. For the most part, these trails are within the properties of the different resport hotels So it’s best to use this guide to help you plan where to stay for the best running! Our Disney Overview Map shows all the major locations with jogging paths. Most of the resorts have jogging maps and there are outdoor kiosks with maps.
Disney Resort Running Guide
Disney Resorts With Jogging Paths
Magic Kingdom Area
Wilderness Lodge. One of the best Disney resort options. There’s a 3.1 mile woodland trail (including the ‘Swamp Trail) that also offers nice shade. NOTE: The trail connecting Fort Wilderness Lodge & Fort Wilderness Resort (which are 2 miles apart) is currently closed. PRO TIP: This trail is generally open to the public. MAP of Trail
Polynesian/Grand Flordian, (Seven Seas Lagoon). Nice 1 mile path along the Seven Seas Lagoon, connecting the Grand Floridian and Polynesian resorts, & Disney’s Wedding Pavilion. Good views of the Magic Kingdom.
Disney Contemporary Resort. Circle Bay Lake Tower and the South Garden Wing on the 0.9-mile, paved jogging path
Epcot Area
Dolphin & Swan Resorts, BoardWalk Inn. There’s some nice running in this area. Start with the 0.8 mile loop around Crescent Lake, in the area of the resorts. Then, take the connector path across Buena Vista Dr. where there’s 0.5 miles of nice running along the water, leading to the Hollywood Studios area. TRAIL MAP ROUTE MAP
Caribbean Beach Resort. A 1.2-mile promenade circles Barefoot Bay. Good water views and a nice, lush feel.
Animal Kingdom Area
There’s a decent sidewalk along W Buena Vista Dr. that runs for 2.5 miles between the Coronado Springs Resort and the All-Star Movies Resort.
All-Star Resorts: A 1-mile paved jogging trail connects all the All-Star Resort hotels.
Coronado Springs Resort. An 0.75 mile promenade around Lago Dorado, with an additional 1-2 miles of pleasant walking paths around the Cabanas resorts.
Disney Springs/Wide World of Sports Area
From the DisneyGo website:
Riverside and French Quarter Resorts. Lovely 1.7 mile promenade path along the tranquil Sassagoula River.
Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa/ Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Paved pathways along the canal & permitted along the manicured greens of Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.
Pop Century Resort/Art of Animation Resort. ~1.4 mile loop around Hourglass Lake.
Disney Springs. It’s possible to put together ~2 miles in the complex with good paths/boardwalks, especially in the morning, before stores open. Add with ~1 mile on a sidewalk along Hotel Plaza Blvd. There’s also a Fit2Run running store in Disney Springs.
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