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20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Scores Hat Trick With Sellout of Marathon, Half & Goofy Challenge
Half Marathon and Goofy Challenge Fill Up On Heels of Marathon Sellout; Race Weekend to be Largest in Event History LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 11, 2012) – Just days after the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna sold out, the Disney Half Marathon and Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge reached […]
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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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Meet Up and Motor Through Disneyland Resort for Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2012) — runDisney helped participants rev up for the 2012 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort with a social media meet-up on Aug. 31, 2012. Participants were selected via the Disney Parks Blog, @runDisney Twitter handle and runDisney Facebook page. Official runDisney training consultant Jeff Galloway led the group of 30 […]
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FSU to Host USTA Clay Court Invitational at Disney This Fall
Florida State University to host USTA Clay Court Invitational at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in November; Tournament features No. 1 USC, No. 7 Kentucky, No. 8 Duke, No. 12 Florida, No. 13 Cal, No. 17 Tulsa, No. 32 FSU, No. 43 Columbia, No. 62 Georgia Tech, UCF & Penn State. […]
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Jimmy Grabow Wins Disneyland Half Marathon, Sets New Mark
Actor Sean Astin joins field of more than 17,000 runners for race at ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2012) – Jimmy Grabow, from the appropriately named Running Springs, Calif., won the Disneyland Half Marathon in record fashion, finishing in 1:05:29. Grabow’s time was nearly two minutes faster than the previous mark, set […]
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World Champion April Holmes Going for Gold at London 2012 Paralympics
“World’s Fastest Amputee” competing in 100 and 200 meter sprints; Won gold medal in 100 meters at 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2012) – Paralympic Champion April Holmes is going for gold at the 2012 Paralympic Games, held in London through Sept. 9. Holmes, who trains at the ESPN Wide […]
Brooks Johnson, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Professional Sports
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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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Global Cup Features Former NBA Players, International Teams
Former NBA and WNBA players will host teams from seven regions in inaugural International Basketball Global Cup at ESPN Wide World of Sports LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Former NBA and WNBA players are lending their expertise to youth basketball teams from around the globe in the inaugural International Basketball Global Cup at the ESPN […]