Releases in ‘runDisney’
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Orlando Area Cancer Survivor Running with Rare Internal Prosthetic Among Top Storylines at Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Katie Karp (Winter Garden, Fla.), was an active 12-year-old (lacrosse and running) when she was diagnosed with bone cancer (osteosarcoma). Karp underwent a rare surgery to have 12 inches of her thigh bone removed and replaced with an internal prosthetic. She was one of a few children in the world to have had this radical […]
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The Power of the Force: California Native Celebrates Victory at Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side
Pebble Beach’s Adam Roach claims Star Wars half marathon title; Washington DC’s Jennifer Brill is the female winner; More than 35,000 runners take part in the race weekend including 17,000 Californians ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2017) – Adam Roach of Pebble Beach, Calif., conquered the galaxy in the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light […]
Disneyland Resort, runDisney, Star Wars Half Marathon- The Light Side, Uncategorized
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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 […]
runDisney, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
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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 […]
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, runDisney, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
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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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Home Sweet Home: California Native Returns Home for Super Heroes Half Marathon Victory at Disneyland Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2016) – To say that Nick Arciniaga feels at home at runDisney races at Disneyland Resort is an understatement. Arciniaga, who grew up in nearby Fountain Valley, Calif. but now lives in Arizona, came home again this weekend and won the Super Heroes Half Marathon on Sunday for his fourth runDisney […]
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Suburban Los Angeles Runner Recovers From Temporary Paralysis To Compete in Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend
Rachel Talise from Panorama City, Calif., completed the Doctor Strange 10K race during the Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort on Saturday, which was no small feat given that two years ago she couldn’t use her legs or hands. In August 2014, she became paralyzed from the waist down and in her hands. […]