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runDisney Hosts Most Magical Meet-Up Yet for 20th Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Star-studded meet-up featured celebrities Drew Carey and Joey Fatone, former NFL player Eddie Mason and running legends including Joan Benoit Samuelson, Bill Rodgers, Desiree Davila, Bart Yasso, Jeff Galloway and Dick Beardsley LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2013) – In celebration of the 20th Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna, runDisney hosted its […]
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20th Anniversary Disney Marathon Weekend in Full Stride
More than 65,000 runners registered; compelling human interest stories available LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2013) – The 20th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is underway and includes four days of activities that include races, celebrity appearances, a health and fitness expo and post-race celebrations. More than 65,000 runners are registered […]
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New Balance and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announce Multi-Year Strategic Alliance
New Balance announced as official running shoe for runDisney and official baseball shoe of amateur baseball events at ESPN Wide World of sports; partnership also includes exclusive footwear, featuring Mickey and Minnie-themed shoes BOSTON, MA and BURBANK, CA, (Jan. 9, 2013) – New Balance and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts announced a multi-year strategic alliance […]
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New 10K Race Added to Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Runners Can Double Their Effort With Dumbo Double Dare; Race Registration Opens Next Month LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (Dec. 19, 2012) – The Happiest Race on Earth is getting a little happier starting next year. The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is expanding to include the Disneyland 10K at Disneyland Resort in California, Aug. 30 – […]
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Navy Seal Meets Mother of Teen Who Donated Lungs for Double Lung Transplant at Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Navy Seal raises $50,000 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of teen who donated lungs for his double lung transplant Only a few months after getting married, Justin Legg’s house in Louisiana was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. It was around that time that he started to feel pain in his legs. In June 2006, before […]
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South Florida’s Van Zyl Puts Icing on the Cake with Third Straight Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Win
Latest victory gives Anton Van Zyl sweep of all three Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathons; Carrie Majeranowski wins back-to-back women’s division crowns; Van Zyl and Majeranowski among 14,000 registered runners competing in nighttime race at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2012) – Anton Van Zyl of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. […]
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Morales and Mueller Check in First at Inaugural Tower of Terror 10-Miler
More than 10,000 runners dropped in for scary good nighttime race themed around iconic haunted hotel LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2012) – Juan Morales of Huntington Beach, Calif., bested more than 10,000 runners at the inaugural Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler race at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., […]
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Media Advisory: Thousands of Runners Drop In for Inaugural Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler
What: The inaugural The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler takes place Saturday. The capacity field of more than 10,000 runners will run through Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex before finishing appropriately enough near The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction. Where: Disney’s Hollywood Studios When: Saturday, September 29, 10 […]
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20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Scores Hat Trick With Sellout of Marathon, Half & Goofy Challenge
Half Marathon and Goofy Challenge Fill Up On Heels of Marathon Sellout; Race Weekend to be Largest in Event History LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 11, 2012) – Just days after the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna sold out, the Disney Half Marathon and Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge reached […]
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Capacity Field for 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon to be Event’s Largest Ever
Limited Space Still Available Through Runner’s World Challenge, Groups and Charities LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 7, 2012) – Less than five months after registration began, the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna is sold out, marking one of the fastest sellouts in the event’s history. More than 25,000 runners have registered […]