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Inspirational Tampa Runner Tackles Walt Disney World Marathon’s 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge Just Before 30-day Hospital Stint
Ron Wertley took on the Walt Disney World Marathon’s Dopey Challenge – running the 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon – in successive days and that would be impressive on its own if that were all there was to his story. But it’s not. There’s so much more. Wertley completed the Dopey Challenge – […]
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Brazilians Dominate Walt Disney World Marathon Again
Returning Brazilian champions are the first male and female competitors across the finish line at the 26th annual 26.2-mile race through Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2019) – Fredison Costa and Giovanna Martins, past champions of the Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna, took their thrones again Sunday, […]
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Tampa Man Running 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge despite Undergoing Aggressive Chemotherapy among Storylines at 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna ranks among the nation’s most popular destination races, growing from 8,200 runners in 1994 to more than 100,000 athletes and spectators expected this year. Among them are thousands of runners participating on behalf of a cause, as a triumph over adversity, or simply as […]
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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Brings More than 100,000 Runners and Spectators to Central Florida
The 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna ranks among the nation’s most popular destination races, growing from 8,200 runners in 1994 to more than 100,000 athletes and spectators expected this year. As one of Central Florida’s largest sporting events, the four-day race weekend offers activities for runners of all ages and […]
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New York Runner’s Inspiring Quest to Run the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon with One Lung
Westchester resident returns to Walt Disney World Resort which she says saved her life LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2018) – Debbie Rogers, the 55-year old Westchester, N.Y., native and mother of five children, credits Walt Disney World Resort with saving her life. Rogers finished the 13.1-mile Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon on […]
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Tampa Runners Sweep Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon
Runners with Tampa ties are the first male and female competitors across the finish line at the popular 13.1-mile race through Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2018) – Tyler Wasieleski and Megan Curham, who both have ties to Tampa, came to Walt Disney World Resort to test themselves, but neither […]
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Two Inspiring Stories Headline 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
The 9th annual Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by MISFIT gets underway on Friday at Walt Disney World Resort. Nearly 35,000 runners are expected to participate this year, including 148 “perfect” Wine & Dine runners (runners who have participated in every Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon). Following are two of this […]
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Flashy New Medals Revealed for 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners who simply can’t get enough of the magic during the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna are in for a special treat in January. In addition to more entertainment and surprises, the race weekend will feature cool medals that showcases classic Disney characters. New this year are 5K medals featuring Oswald […]
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Father-Son Duo Found Healing As Participants in Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side at Disney
The next runDisney race isn’t until September, but summer is a great time to begin training for upcoming races. runDisney race weekends are not only a great opportunity to accomplish personal goals. but also to celebrate significant milestones with family. This past spring, one dad literally went the extra mile for his son when the […]
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2020 Olympic Trial Qualifier Wins Female Division of 3rd Annual Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon at Walt Disney World Resort
Brazilian runner wins Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon; Olympic hopeful Brittany Charboneau of Colorado wins women’s division; More than 17,000 registered runners compete in the 13.1-mile Star Wars-themed race LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — (April 22, 2018) – 2020 Olympic Trial qualifier Brittany Charboneau of Denver, Colo., won the women’s division of the 2018 […]