Releases in ‘Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend’
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Brazil’s Avelar Completes Running “Hat Trick” at Walt Disney World Half Marathon
After winning the 5K on Thursday and the 10K on Friday, Marcelo Avelar, 31, won his third race in a row Saturday, Jan. 9 when he crossed the finish line first at the Walt Disney World Half Marathon presented by Cigna. Avelar, from Sao Paulo, Brazil, finished the race in 1:10:17, tying his personal fastest half-marathon time. This was […]
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Global Running Industry Converges at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend for Inaugural runDisney “State of the Sport’’ Forum
Forum to feature the world’s foremost running industry leaders tackling a variety of relevant topics; Event part of new runDisney Race Director Series; 2017 Running USA Industry Conference up next for Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL (Jan. 6, 2016) – Global running industry leaders are converging on the Walt Disney World Marathon […]
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Double-Amputee American War Hero Tackling 26.2-Mile Journey Is Among Top Storylines at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Four-day race weekend to include celebrity runners and reigning women’s world marathon record-holder, plus thousands of Central Florida runners; Event considered Central Florida’s largest sports event with more than 100,000 runners and fans The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, the largest sporting event in Central Florida, features more than 100,000 runners and […]
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Costa Back “Home” in Walt Disney World Marathon Winner’s Circle
Brazilian Fredison Costa dominates in second straight Disney Marathon; Giovanna Martins of Brazil claims her first women’s title; More than 84,000 runners lined up for races in the five-day runDisney event that includes new Disney Castaway Cay Challenge LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2015) – Fredison Costa is making himself at home – literally […]
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VIDEO ADVISORY: Texas Parents Prove Anything is Possible for Recovering Young Daughter at Disney Marathon Weekend
When Jamie and Mark Klingaman’s daughter Casey was 21 months old, she was diagnosed with meningitis. That was roughly 2 1/2 years ago and Jamie and Mark, from Austin, Texas, were devastated as they watched their daughter lose her gross motor skills, preventing her from crawling or sitting up, as well as much of her hearing. But […]
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Young Girl Runs Away From Bullying and Gains Confidence at Walt Disney World 5K this Weekend
Nine-year-old Genna Brennan (Camp Hill, Penn.) has faced a series of obstacles on her way to becoming one of the over 100,000 runners and spectators who have traveled to Central Florida for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. At age 2, Genna was diagnosed with Asperger’s and has been a victim of bullying since second grade. Yet her […]
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Mom Running Walt Disney World Half Marathon this Weekend to Prove Anything is Possible to Young Daughter
One of the more than 100,000 runners and spectators who have made their way to Central Florida for this weekend’s Walt Disney World Marathon is Jamie Klingaman (Austin, Tex.). Jamie, who is running the half marathon on Saturday morning despite never having competed in a 13.1-mile event, is running to show her daughter that anything is […]
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Disney Marathon Weekend Draws Global Runners for Central Florida’s Largest Sports Event
Visual Live Feed, Entertaining Live Shot Opportunities and Compelling Human Interest Stories Available Throughout the Weekend Central Florida’s largest sporting event happens this weekend as more than 100,000 runners and spectators from across the nation and more than 65 countries are expected to participate in various events during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented […]
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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 […]