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American Runner Wins 25th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon for First Time in 14 Years
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL (Jan. 7, 2018) – On the 25th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon, Nick Hilton ushered in a new era, ending Brazil’s recent dominance after becoming the first American to win the popular race since 2004. Hilton, 28, is only the fourth American runner to win the 26.2-mile race that […]
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 25 Years of Marathons with Central Florida’s Largest Sports Event
The 25th 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 at the event this year, including 76 “perfects” (runners who have participated in every Walt Disney World Marathon). As Central Florida’s largest sporting event, the four-day race weekend offers activities […]
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Costa Comes Out on Top Again at Walt Disney World Marathon
Brazilian runner captures fourth straight win and sixth in the last seven years; Fellow Brazil runner Giovanna Martins wins women’s title; More than 23,000 runners tackle 26.2-mile race amid chilly Florida weather; Race video and photos available LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2017) – Apparently not even Mother Nature can beat Fredison Costa […]
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Paraplegic Man Participates in Three Races During Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (Jan. 5, 2017) — Adam Gorlitsky, (Charleston, S.C.) took part in the Walt Disney World 5K, 10K and marathon despite being paralyzed from the waist down. With a throng of spectators cheering him on along the way, Gorlitsky, 30, participated in a portion of the 5K with the use of a […]
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2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Underway
More than 100,000 runners and spectators from across the nation and around the world will hit the streets of Walt Disney World Resort during Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, making it one of the largest events in Central Florida. This year, the Walt Disney World Half Marathon celebrates its 20th year. Since […]
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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 […]
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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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2016-2017 runDisney Race Season Officially Underway After Labor Day Weekend’s Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
The 2016-2017 runDisney race season got up and running in September with a string of nine race weekends and events geared for runners of all ages and levels. In the U.S., each race weekend offers runDisney Kids’ Races, 5K, 10K, half marathon and a massive health & fitness expo, while Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend also features […]
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Brazilian Costa Pulls Off “Three-Peat” at Walt Disney World Marathon
Fredison Costa notches third straight 26.2-mile victory at Disney; Orlando area’s Natasha Yaremczuk claims her first women’s title; More than 100,000 runners and fans take part in the four-day runDisney event LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2016) – Under unseasonably warm and humid temperatures, Brazilian runner Fredison Costa, chalked up his third straight win […]
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