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101 Dalmatians-Themed Runners Participate in Walt Disney World 5K
Inspired by Disney’s “101 Dalmatians,” one hundred and one puppy clad runners from around the globe and a woman dressed as Cruella De Vil pose ahead of the Walt Disney World 5K, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The runners were among more than 12,000 participants in the 3.1-mile race […]
runDisney, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
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Paraplegic Man Participating in Four Races Among Top Storylines During 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Adam Gorlitsky (Charleston, SC), paralyzed 10 years ago in a car accident, will participate in four races at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna (Jan. 5-8). Gorlitsky, with the aid of a robotic suit that gives him back mobility, will walk in a portion of the 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon […]
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Runner’s World and runDisney Officially Unveil New Digital Runner’s Guide for 2017
NEW YORK and LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – December 20, 2016 – As part of its continuing collaboration with Runner’s World, runDisney is officially launching a digital event guide designed by Runner’s World for 2017, helping to customize the running experience for runDisney runners like never before. The new digital guides will be available at all eight runDisney […]
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Home Sweet Home: California Native Returns Home for Super Heroes Half Marathon Victory at Disneyland Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2016) – To say that Nick Arciniaga feels at home at runDisney races at Disneyland Resort is an understatement. Arciniaga, who grew up in nearby Fountain Valley, Calif. but now lives in Arizona, came home again this weekend and won the Super Heroes Half Marathon on Sunday for his fourth runDisney […]
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Suburban Los Angeles Runner Recovers From Temporary Paralysis To Compete in Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend
Rachel Talise from Panorama City, Calif., completed the Doctor Strange 10K race during the Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort on Saturday, which was no small feat given that two years ago she couldn’t use her legs or hands. In August 2014, she became paralyzed from the waist down and in her hands. […]
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San Francisco-Area Teen Competes in Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend Days After Major Back Surgery
Kelsey Hing, from San Ramon, Calif., competed in the Captain America 5K on Friday at Disneyland Resort despite having major back surgery just four weeks ago to correct a 70-degree curvature to her spine. During the six-hour procedure, Hing, 15, had two titanium rods, 23 screws and a cadaver bone surgically inserted into her back […]
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California Runner Overcomes Temporary Paralysis To Run In Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort
Panorama City woman returns to running two years after losing mobility in legs and hands; half marathon features enhanced course; 13,000 California runners expected to participate in race weekend For Rachel Talise, from Panorama City, Calif., the Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at the Disneyland Resort represents a return to her love of running after […]
Disneyland Resort, runDisney, Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend
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Blind Florida Runner Completes 19.3-Mile Challenge at Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Walter Beckman from Pensacola, Fla., completed Lumiere’s Two Course Challenge –running the 10K and the half marathon – at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by MISFIT, despite being completely blind. Beckman, 29, lost his sight five years ago when an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his brain ruptured and damaged his optic […]
Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, runDisney
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Simpson Family Becomes Toast of Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Jason Simpson wins race while Olympian wife takes second during family vacation; Brazilian runner sets record in women’s division; More than 14,000 runners registered for the 13.1-mile runDisney event LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (November 6, 2016) – As it turns out, Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson isn’t just an elite runner, but she’s also quite […]
Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, runDisney, Uncategorized
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Orlando-Area Olympic Medalist Among Runners In Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Oviedo resident participating in half marathon race; Visually-impaired Florida man competing in 10K and half marathon Olympic bronze medalist and World Champion Jenny Simpson will be amongst the more than 31,000 runners lining up to sip, savor and sprint during the 2016 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by Misfit at the Walt Disney World Resort. […]
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