Releases in ‘runDisney’
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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 […]
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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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New Medal to Mark 5th Anniversary Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Commemorative medal only available for 2014 event; popular post-race party during Epcot International Food & Wine Festival to return; registration opens today for November race weekend LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 4, 2014) – Registration opens today for the fifth anniversary Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort, and runners who sign up […]
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Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend to Swoop into Disneyland Resort in California this Fall
Three-day race weekend is runDisney’s first Super Hero collaboration; Event to include kids races, 5K and half marathon; Registration opens late March ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 25, 2014) – runDisney is expanding its portfolio of race weekends, adding a new Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA to debut November 14-16, […]
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Team New Balance Athlete Kim Smith Shatters Disney Princess Half Marathon Course Record
Three-time Olympian lowers previous course mark by nearly six minutes; victory comes in her Princess Half Marathon debut; more than 24,000 mostly women runners participate in fun-filled 13.1-mile race through Walt Disney World LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Feb. 23, 2014) – After the Disney Princess Half Marathon course record was clipped the past […]
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Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Registration Opens With Expanded Expo Experience and New Welcome Event
Popular race weekend likely to sell out quickly; Expo stretched to three days; Welcome event to feature running experts and exclusive attraction experience ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 28, 2014) – Registration for this year’s Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend at the Disneyland Resort opens today and will feature a new welcome event and an expanded Disneyland Health […]
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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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Walt Disney World Resort and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals team up to present the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah and LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 26, 2013 — Walt Disney World Resort and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have extended their long-term relationship with a new agreement naming Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a nonprofit raising funds and awareness for North American children’s hospitals, as the presenting sponsor of the Disney Princess Half Marathon […]