Everything in ‘Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend’
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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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80-Year-Old New Orleans Area Man Remains “Perfect” at 30th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2023) – It’s one thing to run in all 30 Walt Disney World Marathons; it’s another thing to complete your latest at age 80. That’s the story of Rudy Smith from Gretna, LA, one of just 59 people who have achieved the feat of running in every Walt Disney World Marathon since the race was established in 1994, but the only octogenarian among […]
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Dos Santos Extends Brazil’s Magical Run at Walt Disney World Marathon
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2023) – Friends became fierce rivals Sunday as Brazil’s Daniel dos Santos held off training partner and fellow countryman Vanilson Neves to win the 30th annual Walt Disney World Marathon presented by State Farm. On a clear yet cool morning, dos Santos ran with the leaders early in the […]
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Colorado Woman Makes a “Dopey’’ Run into the runDisney Record Books with Walt Disney World Marathon Victory
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 9, 2022) – Brittany Charboneau of Denver, Colorado had the ultimate “Dopey’’ day at the Walt Disney World Marathon on Sunday. Completing runDisney’s popular but grueling Dopey Challenge – running the 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon (48.6 miles total) on consecutive days – is an amazing feat. But […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Inspiring Stories and 50th Anniversary Elements Enhance Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
WHAT: Inspiring stories abound during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, which features several elements honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. There are uplifting stories of triumph, perseverance and honor. For instance, there’s a woman running the 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon (the Dopey Challenge) who is visually impaired and a father […]
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Exciting Changes Coming to the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon
Exciting changes are coming to the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, presented by Cigna. One of the biggest changes for the marathon includes participants running through Blizzard Beach Water Park and spending more time running inside Epcot and less time on the roads outside the parks. More than 100,000 runners and spectators are expected […]
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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, […]