Releases in ‘Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend’
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Capacity Field for 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon to be Event’s Largest Ever
Limited Space Still Available Through Runner’s World Challenge, Groups and Charities LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 7, 2012) – Less than five months after registration began, the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna is sold out, marking one of the fastest sellouts in the event’s history. More than 25,000 runners have registered […]
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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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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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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 […]
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‘Meet Up and Warm Up’ for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend with Reality TV Stars in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2012) — runDisney hosted its largest social media “Meet Up and Warm Up” to kick off Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Friday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. Participants were selected via Disney social media channels including the Disney Parks Blog, Disney Sports’ Twitter handle and […]
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Celebrities and Wounded Veterans Join Record Disney Marathon Weekend
19th annual runDisney event to include new marathon relay option and commemorative 15th anniversary half marathon medal; weekend field to top 56,000 Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Jan. 3, 2012) – Reality TV stars and wounded military soldiers are expected to be part of the more than 56,000 runners participating in the Walt Disney World Marathon […]
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Cigna Goes the Distance for Wounded Veterans
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (Nov. 09, 2011) — Cigna announced the company will honor the men and women who served and defended our nation with a Go the Distance for Veterans program launching Friday. This unusual running-giving program integrates Cigna’s employee giving campaign and Cigna Foundation grants with Cigna’s fourth annual sponsorship of the 2012 Walt Disney World […]
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Disney Marathon Relay Medal Released
Runners who want to participate in the 26.2 mile Disney Marathon can now join a buddy and sign up for the Disney Marathon Relay. Both runners receive official half-marathon times as well as a combined team time, plus the inaugural Marathon Relay Chip and Dale medal – the first new character medal for Disney Marathon Weekend […]