I saw where there is a 16 minute per mile pace for the 10K, Half, and Full marathon races at WDW this January. I am a race walker and I'm looking at some hip surgery after the Dopey Challenge. I plan on being at a 15 min/mile pace but I want to have that cushion to slow down if I need it.

My question is how strict are the race officials on the pacing? I looked at the Dopey Challenge results from this past January and there were a LOT of people over the allotted times. Over 1,100 marathoners were slower than the 7:00 deadline. Do you not get medals but are allowed to finish? The 10K and Half races were the same in terms of numbers being over the deadline.

Just curious how they worked this. Thanks in advance.