Releases in ‘runDisney’
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Media Advisory: Celebrities and Inspirational Runners Among Compelling Stories at Disneyland Half Marathon
Great live shot and photo gallery opportunity Sunday morning WHAT: Celebrities and inspirational runners among the potential storylines within the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, which involves more than 17,000 runners from throughout Southern California and beyond. WHEN: Disneyland Half Marathon, Sunday, Sept. 2 at 5:45 am. Media must arrive by 4:45 am for live coverage […]
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Runners Get Their Kicks on Route 66 at Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Actor Sean Astin to lead sold out field of more than 17,000 registered runners along half marathon course through all-new Cars Land at newly reopened Disney California Adventure ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2012) – The Happiest Race on Earth just got happier as runners in the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will race Sept. 1 and […]
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Commemorative 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Medal Unveiled
Medal design features spinning elements, images of Mickey Mouse, and two inspirational quotes from Walt Disney LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 14, 2012) – Today, runDisney revealed the much anticipated commemorative 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon medal giving runners extra incentive to finish the 26.2 mile course. The medal’s unique design features a classic […]
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Registration Now Open for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon
Registration opens for one of the nation’s largest women-focused running events; More than 28,000 runners expected for weekend-long event at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. – (July 10, 2012) – Runners nationwide have their first chance today to go after a commemorative new medal that will be awarded to finishers of the […]
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Runner’s World and runDisney Partner on VIP Challenge Experience, Training for 20th Anniversary Walt Disney Marathon Weekend
Disney Marathon, Half Marathon and Goofy Challenge Jan. 12-13, 2013 Become Part of Runner’s World Challenge JULY 9, 2012 – (New York and Lake Buena Vista, Fla.) – Imagine a weekend where you run through Disney theme parks, experience Disney entertainment and are rewarded with a unique Disney medal, all while running side-by-side with Runner’s […]
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Runners to Race Around the “High Banks” and “Bases” As Part of 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Course
2013 Disney Marathon route to go through baseball stadium and speedway; course tweaks build on list of new 2013 enhancements LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Runners in the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon in 2013 will have the unique experience of running along a speedway and through a baseball stadium – in addition to […]
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New Elements Await Runners as 20th Anniversary Disney Marathon Registration Opens
2013 Disney Marathon to feature new commemorative medal, new post-race party and enhanced entertainment; Race expected to be a sellout LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Apr. 10, 2012) – Runners competing in the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon – registration opens today – will experience several unique features, including a special 20th anniversary medal, […]
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Rachel Booth Claims Disney’s Princess Half Marathon and Historic “Coast to Coast” Milestone
Louisiana runner establishes record time and becomes first to capture women division titles of runDisney events at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California; race weekend total of 27,000 participants is event’s largest ever in four-year history LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 26, 2012) – Rachel Booth sure knows how to […]
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Another Sold Out Field to Compete in Princess Half Marathon Weekend
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2012) – For the fourth straight year, a capacity field is expected to take part this weekend in Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, the largest women-specific event in the nation. More than 27,000 registered runners – 5,000 more than last year – will run in a variety of events […]
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Brazil’s Costa Establishes New Streak at Dramatic Walt Disney World Marathon
@Brazilian runner wins second straight Disney Marathon after fierce battle with perennial winner Adriano Bastos; Virginia Beach’s Renee High easily wins women’s title; field of more than 16,500 pushes weekend total to record 56,000 runners LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2012) – Brazilian runner Fredison Costa did it again, holding off his heavily-favored countryman […]