Princess Half Marathon – Are You Running?

With just over a week until Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, there is officially no more room for the half marathon.  In the past week, the Half Marathon reached capacity, but there still limited space (approximately 5%) for Beauty and the Beast’s Royal Family 5k and the Royal Family Kids’

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Disney Marathon Donations Keep Central Florida Children Warm

As winter weather sets a chill across Central Florida, thousands of local youth are keeping warm thanks to donations from participants in the 2011 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. This week, nearly 25,000 warm clothing items from Disney will be distributed to those in need through Orange

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Changes to 2011 Food and Wine Half Marathon Weekend

A note from Ken Potrock, Senior Vice-President, Disney Sports Enterprises: Our Disney team has been busy over the past few months with the WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA and this month’s Disney Princess Half Marathon presented by Lady Foot Locker. We’re off to a great start in

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Disney 2011 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Congratulations! Here’s a toast to you for conquering 13.1 miles at the Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon. Results are now available. Now that you’ve finished 13.1 magical miles at the Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, run with us again in January at the 2011 WALT DISNEY

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Disneyland 2011 Half Marathon Weekend

Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend September 2-4, 2011 Registration will be open for the 2011 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend on January 3, 2011. Chase your dreams at the Happiest Race on Earth for the 2011 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend on September 2-4, 2011. Imagination is your destination on this 13.1-mile course

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Disney’s 2011 Expedition Everest Challenge

Experience the true meaning of “racing heartbeat.” Expedition Everest™ Challenge, a race adventure with some bite, is coming Saturday, May 7, 2011 to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Just after sunset, individuals and teams of two will brave the mysteries of a thrilling 5K trek held in the shadows of

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Champion 5K at Dick’s Sporting Goods Presents ESPN The Weekend

Get ready for your 5 kilometers of fame. Sports is the toast of Tinseltown during this star-studded event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. You’re competing in the main event. The stage is set for what is sure to be a magical run. On your mark, get set, go. Get up close

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Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Lady Foot Locker

Friday, February 25 – Sunday, February 27, 2011 Fairytales do come true. One mile at a time. Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend brings women of all ages together to participate in a magical event designed just for them. The Disney Princesses are the inspiration for the weekend’s events and will

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Running with the Disney Heroes

In my opinion, there aren’t many things more inspiring than Spaceship Earth and the Magic Kingdom. The main reason I signed up for my first half marathon was to run through the Magic Kingdom. I really couldn’t imagine anything more exciting than having Mickey and Minnie cheering us on as

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Save the Date for the 2012 Disneyworld Marathon Weekend

With this years Disneyworld Marathon in the books we turn our eyes to next year. Disney has just annouced the dates of next years Disneyworld Marathon Weekend. Save the date! Join us next year, January 5 – 8, 2012 at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA. Registration

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Leah Thorvilson captures female division title of 2011 Walt Disney World Marathon on her birthday

Wearing a Tinker Bell-inspired running costume, Leah Thorvilson from Little Rock, Ark., smiles Jan. 9, 2011 after winning the women’s division of the Walt Disney World Marathon in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. with an unofficial time of 2:42:10. Thorvilson’s victory coincided with her birthday, making it an extra-special Disney celebration.

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runDisney 2011 Disney Parks Marathon Schedule

Here is the complete runDisney 2011 Marathon Schedules for both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. January 6 – 9, 2011 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA The smiles easily outnumber the miles! Event Info Register February 25 – 27, 2011 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented

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Defending Marathon Winner Adriano Bastos Returns to Disney in Quest for Seventh Straight Title

The ever-popular Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend returns Jan. 6-9, 2011, with opportunities for runners of all ages and abilities.  Coming off a record-breaking event in January 2010 that drew 55,000 registered runners from all 50 states and 50 countries, the weekend includes kids’ races, a Family Fun Run 5K,

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Record Field Expected for 3rd Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Feb. 25-27

A record field of runners is expected for the third Disney’s Princess Half Marathon presented by Lady Foot Locker on Feb. 27, 2011.  The 13.1-mile event charts a course through Magic Kingdom and Epcot as the signature moment of a full weekend of women’s fitness-focused fun. Disney’s Princess Half Marathon

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