Releases in ‘runDisney’
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All New Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Finisher Medals Fit for a Princess
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2014) – The collection of all new finisher medals for the sixth annual Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend were revealed this week. The collection includes medals for the Disney Princess Half Marathon, Disney Enchanted 10K and the Glass Slipper Challenge. With more than 26,000 runners participating in events throughout […]
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California Runner William Prom “Blows Away’’ Inaugural Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Field at Disneyland
Irvine runner overcomes stiff wind en route to debut Avengers win; Mexico’s Alex de la Huerta is top woman finisher; Race culminates weekend of events featuring more than 18,000 runners. ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2014) – William Prom won the inaugural Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon on Sunday, slaying a field of more than 10,500 […]
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Video Advisory: Phoenix Dad Overcomes Tough Times to Run with Family in Inaugural Disneyland Race
WHAT: Mike Chowaniec of Phoenix, AZ, beat two different kinds of cancers to make it to Disneyland this week with his family to run the Avengers Super Heroes 5K. In June 2013, he battled thyroid cancer and then just 10 months later in April he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Drawing on his “super hero’’ strength, he’s won his battle twice, and […]
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Tampa’s Chris Sorrick Gets First Taste of Victory at Fifth Annual Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Sorrick wins in his first-ever half marathon; Denver’s Jenn Berry is top woman finisher among sold out field of more than 18,000 runners LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (November 9, 2014) – In his first attempt at running a half marathon, Chris Sorrick of Tampa raced away with the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Saturday […]
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Jacksonville Runner “Checks In” First at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Race at Walt Disney World
More than 15,000 runners creep along 10-mile course happily haunted by Disney’s most beloved villains in nighttime race themed around iconic haunted hotel; Race is first of two runDisney nighttime event weekends LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (October 5, 2014) – Marc Burget from Jacksonville, Fla. (56:53) out ran more than 15,000 runners and many of […]
runDisney, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend
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Native Southern California Runner Returns Home to Win Disneyland Half Marathon On Sunday
Denver woman wins both the 10K and half marathon in the women’s division; Dramatic 346-pound weight loss journey among compelling human interest stories ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 31, 2014) – Nick Arciniaga, originally from Fountain Valley, Calif., won the Disneyland Half Marathon in record fashion Sunday, finishing in 1:07:48. Arciniaga, 31, led the field of 16,056 registered […]
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Dramatic 346-Pound Weight Loss Journey Among Compelling Human Interest Stories at Disneyland Half Marathon This Weekend
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2014) – More than 35,500 runners from across the world are participating in the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend on Thursday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Aug. 31 at the Disneyland Resort. The event weekend ends with a 13.1-mile race through Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure Park, the streets of Anaheim and Angel […]
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2014 Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Medals Revealed
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2014) – The inaugural collection of the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend finisher medals were revealed today. The collection includes medals for the Avengers Super Heroes 5K, the runDisney Kids Races and the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon. While other runDisney medals celebrate various aspects of Disney Parks or well-known […]
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May The Course Be With You! Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend Makes Its Intergalactic Arrival at Disneyland Resort in 2015
Four-day race weekend is first collaboration with Lucasfilm; Aerospace company Sierra Nevada Corporation to be inaugural event’s presenting sponsor; Race registration opens June 10 ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 27, 2014) – Joining forces with one of Hollywood’s most iconic brands, runDisney is creating another transportive race weekend – the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend presented by […]
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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 […]