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Alabama Woman Triumphs at Disney Princess Half Marathon During “Girls Trip’’ at Walt Disney World Resort
Birmingham runner Shea Zablan came to Walt Disney World Resort with her high school girlfriends and left with the half marathon women’s title; Top male finisher Michael Fussner bounced back from a second-place finish a year ago to win the men’s crown; Reality TV star Matt James among the top finishers; Race capped off a […]
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney, Uncategorized
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Colorado Resident Conquers Her First-Ever Race at Walt Disney World Resort After Life-Saving Lung Transplant Surgery
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2024) – Four years after a double lung transplant, Kim Schaefer, 67, from Windsor, Colorado conquered the Disney Princess 10K presented by CORKCICLE with her family, Disney cast members and even Minnie Mouse cheering for her at the finish line at Walt Disney World Resort. Before her life was saved by […]
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Las Vegas Area Runner Narrowly Beats Defending Champion to Win Disneyland Half Marathon
Denver runner claims women’s title; Sunday’s half marathon concludes the first runDisney event at Disneyland Resort since 2017 ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2024) – Like thousands of runners across the country who have been eager to run a race at Disneyland Resort, Peter Banks was excited to race at The Happiest Place on Earth. And […]
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Charlotte Area Runner Who is Blind Completes “Dopey Challenge” During Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2024) – Charlotte area runner Susan Moriceau, who is blind, conquered the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, completing the event’s four races in four days, including Sunday’s 26.2-mile marathon at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Moriceau, who works as a business consultant and runs alongside her husband, ran in the 5K […]
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Brazilian Runner Outduels Countryman to Win Walt Disney World Marathon
Brazilian runner’s victory marks the country’s 17th win in the last 19 Walt Disney World Marathons; Michigan runner claims women’s title; race caps a four-day event weekend featuring beloved Disney entertainment, cool merchandise, industry-leading medals and classic Disney characters LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2024) – The magical rivalry between two Brazilian training partners […]
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Thousands of Runners Converge on Central Florida for the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 3, 2024) – Thousands of runners from across the nation and around the globe are making their way to Central Florida for this year’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort, including several runners with heart-warming stories. The annual race weekend, one of the largest sporting […]
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Orlando Runner Repeats as Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Winner
Ian Bordelon of Orlando wins second straight time; top female finisher has fast run along with her husband; runners toast their accomplishments during post-race party at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2023) – No one has to convince Ian Bordelon that Walt Disney World Resort is indeed The […]
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Central Florida Amputee Sheds 175 Pounds Before Conquering Disney Wine & Dine 5K Friday at Walt Disney World Resort
Zach Bernstein once weighed nearly 500 pounds; Friday’s 5K was his first race since losing his leg in November 2022 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2023) – After once weighing nearly 500 pounds, Zach Bernstein, who lost his leg as a result of an accident, conquered the Disney Wine & Dine 5K at Walt Disney World […]
Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney, Uncategorized
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MISSION Delivers “Cool’’ Factor to runDisney Race Series
Heat Health and Cooling solutions brand signs multi-year deal with runDisney to become an official sponsor starting in 2024; The company’s extensive line of wearable cooling products to be part of all runDisney race weekends at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2023) – MISSION, a market leader […]
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Echelon Fitness Teams Up with runDisney as Official Multi-Year Race Sponsor
Echelon to join the running experience at all runDisney races and expos at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort starting in 2024 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2023) – Echelon Fitness has become runDisney’s newest sponsor, bringing its unique connected equipment, supportive community and on and offline experience to the popular race series […]