Releases — Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Latest Featured Releases in ‘Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend’
-
Inspirational Tampa Runner Tackles Walt Disney World Marathon’s 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge Just Before 30-day Hospital Stint
Ron Wertley took on the Walt Disney World Marathon’s Dopey Challenge – running the 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon – in successive days and that would be impressive on its own if that were all there was to his story. But it’s not. There’s so much more. Wertley completed the Dopey Challenge – […]
runDisney, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
-
Brazilians Dominate Walt Disney World Marathon Again
Returning Brazilian champions are the first male and female competitors across the finish line at the 26th annual 26.2-mile race through Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2019) – Fredison Costa and Giovanna Martins, past champions of the Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna, took their thrones again Sunday, […]
-
Tampa Man Running 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge despite Undergoing Aggressive Chemotherapy among Storylines at 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna ranks among the nation’s most popular destination races, growing from 8,200 runners in 1994 to more than 100,000 athletes and spectators expected this year. Among them are thousands of runners participating on behalf of a cause, as a triumph over adversity, or simply as […]
Releases in ‘Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend’
-
Inspirational Tampa Runner Tackles Walt Disney World Marathon’s 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge Just Before 30-day Hospital Stint
Ron Wertley took on the Walt Disney World Marathon’s Dopey Challenge – running the 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon – in successive days and that would be impressive on its own if that were all there was to his story. But it’s not. There’s so much more. Wertley completed the Dopey Challenge – […]
runDisney, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
-
Brazilians Dominate Walt Disney World Marathon Again
Returning Brazilian champions are the first male and female competitors across the finish line at the 26th annual 26.2-mile race through Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2019) – Fredison Costa and Giovanna Martins, past champions of the Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna, took their thrones again Sunday, […]
-
Tampa Man Running 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge despite Undergoing Aggressive Chemotherapy among Storylines at 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna ranks among the nation’s most popular destination races, growing from 8,200 runners in 1994 to more than 100,000 athletes and spectators expected this year. Among them are thousands of runners participating on behalf of a cause, as a triumph over adversity, or simply as […]
-
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Brings More than 100,000 Runners and Spectators to Central Florida
The 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna ranks among the nation’s most popular destination races, growing from 8,200 runners in 1994 to more than 100,000 athletes and spectators expected this year. As one of Central Florida’s largest sporting events, the four-day race weekend offers activities for runners of all ages and […]
-
Flashy New Medals Revealed for 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Runners who simply can’t get enough of the magic during the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna are in for a special treat in January. In addition to more entertainment and surprises, the race weekend will feature cool medals that showcases classic Disney characters. New this year are 5K medals featuring Oswald […]
Disney Castaway Cay Challenge, runDisney, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
-
American Runner Wins 25th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon for First Time in 14 Years
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL (Jan. 7, 2018) – On the 25th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon, Nick Hilton ushered in a new era, ending Brazil’s recent dominance after becoming the first American to win the popular race since 2004. Hilton, 28, is only the fourth American runner to win the 26.2-mile race that […]
-
Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 25 Years of Marathons with Central Florida’s Largest Sports Event
The 25th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, ranks among the nation’s most popular destination races, growing from 8,200 runners in 1994 to more than 100,000 athletes and spectators expected at the event this year, including 76 “perfects” (runners who have participated in every Walt Disney World Marathon). As Central Florida’s largest sporting event, the four-day race weekend offers activities […]
Beyond the Theme Parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Magic Kingdom Park, runDisney, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]