Everything in ‘Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend’
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Disney Marathon Weekend Draws Global Runners for Central Florida’s Largest Sports Event
Visual Live Feed, Entertaining Live Shot Opportunities and Compelling Human Interest Stories Available Throughout the Weekend Central Florida’s largest sporting event happens this weekend as more than 100,000 runners and spectators from across the nation and more than 65 countries are expected to participate in various events during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented […]
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New Castaway Cay Challenge Added To 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 14, 2014) – Runners taking part in the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend can add the ultimate finish to their experience – the new Disney Castaway Cay Challenge, a joint venture by runDisney and Disney Cruise Line. After competing in the 5K, 10K, half marathon and/or full marathon during the […]
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All New Medals for Runners at 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
New medals include commemorative 10th anniversary Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge medal; Registration now open for all weekend events LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 22, 2014) – Who couldn’t use some more bling? All new medals await runners who complete races in the 2015 Walt Disney Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, January 7-11. Registration starts […]
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Costa Wins Annual Rivalry at Walt Disney World Marathon
Fredison Costa easily defeats injured countryman Adriano Bastos for his third Disney title; Angela Brito of Ecuador claims her first women’s crown; More than 50,000 participate in five-day runDisney event LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2014) – The friendly rivalry between Brazilian runners Fredison Costa and Adriano Bastos took another dramatic twist Sunday when […]
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Runners Across America to get “Dopey” During Story-Filled Walt Disney World Marathon This Weekend
Thousands of runners to take on new one-of-a-kind “Dopey” Challenge (5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon); Compelling Local and National Human Interest Stories and Visual Live Shot Opportunities Throughout the Weekend What: More than 50,000 runners from across the nation and more than 60 countries are expected to participate in various events during the Walt Disney […]
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SUBWAY® RESTAURANTS OF CANADA TO COMMIT TO FIT™ FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD® MARATHON WEEKEND
SUBWAY® Restaurants’ ROAD TO runDisney campaign will live through AOL co-production, social media and events TORONTO, October 28, 2013 – SUBWAY® Restaurants of Canada has issued the next challenge to its Commit to Fit™ Ambassador, Carl Savard: to run in the world-renowned Walt Disney World® Marathon presented by Cigna® on January 12, 2014. Savard’s participation […]
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Marathon Sells Out
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 8, 2013) - The 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna crossed the finish line strong, reaching its runner capacity in just under four months, marking one of the fastest marathon sell-outs in runDisney history. In comparison, the 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon sold out in five months. For 2014, […]
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Dopey Challenge Among Dizzying Enhancements for 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Four-race challenge will produce six-medal opportunity for runners; New Walt Disney World 10K expands weekend event to five days; popular Runner’s World Challenge returns LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 22, 2013) – After celebrating its 20th anniversary earlier this year, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna is getting even bigger next year […]
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Bastos Reclaims Crown at 20th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon
Perennial champion wages another fierce battle with countryman and two-time champ Fredison Costa down the stretch; Victory is Bastos’ eighth at Disney; Virginia’s Renee High repeats as women’s champion; Record 65,000-plus participate in weekend’s events LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2013) – Perhaps it was fitting that at the 20th annual Walt Disney World […]
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Michigan Runners Sweep Walt Disney World Half Marathon in Impressive Fashion
Famed Hansons running club runner sets record time; celebrities among record field of 27,000 runners; 20th anniversary Disney Marathon presented by Cigna set for Sunday LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2013) – Michigan runners Mike Morgan and Melissa White blazed around Walt Disney World on Saturday – Morgan even set a race record – […]