The gang from Chip and Co will be out at the Princess Half Marathon in Walt Disney World this weekend. Many of the writers and Destinations in Florida agents will be running in the various events and even I will be there! We have 2 special meetups going on
Category: Marathon
Top 5 Tips for Your First runDisney Race
If you’re a first time runDisney runner, you might not know what to expect from a Disney race, especially if it’s your first time participating in any type of race event. Disney races are known to be really popular and often are packed to capacity. From the 5K fun runs
Melissa Hernandez Wins the Disneyland Tinker Bell Half Marathon
With the help of a little pixie dust, Melissa Hernandez won her first-ever half marathon Sunday, flying away from the field to win the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort. Hernandez is a 29-year-old from Oxnard, Calif. She ran among the leaders early in the 13.1-mile race. But nearly
Last Chance – VIP Sign Up Ending This Week for Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Are you a member of our VIPs (Very Important Princesses)? Not sure if you are or what it is? Are you attending the Princess Half Marathon Weekend? Chip and Co. has partnered up with Destinations in Florida to bring you a deal that’s fit for any princess, by sponsoring a team.We will be offering
Overview of runDisney Events at Disney World
The runDisney events held at the both the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are becoming increasingly popular. With new races being added to events like Marathon Weekend, there is something for the beginning runner to the experienced athlete. There are even race events for children. With so
Fredison Costa Wins 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon
Fredison Costa easily defeats injured countryman Adriano Bastos for his third Disney title; Angela Brito of Ecuador claims her first women’s crown; More than 50,000 participated in the five-day runDisney event at the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon. The friendly rivalry between Brazilian runners Fredison Costa and Adriano Bastos took
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna Brings Runners to Central Florida
One of Central Florida’s largest sporting events, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna is underway, drawing runners from around the globe to Central Florida. Each January, Central Florida becomes the center of the globe for thousands of runners who participate in the Walt Disney Marathon Weekend presented
2014 Limited Edition runDisney Shoes Unveiled
What a great way to kick off the new year! Disney revealed the “new” limited edition New Balance runDisney running shoes and to announce they will be available to guests for the first time at next week’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna Expo. This shoe will
New runDisney Shoes Join the Family
Recently we have shared details of the new 2014 New Balance runDisney shoes. They revealed that Sorcerer Mickey and Pink Minnie will anchor the 2014 New Balance runDisney 860 V4 running shoe. There was a lot of excitement when they announced the same shoe will be available in kids sizes
Disney World is Adding New Fun to 2014 with Fantasyland Coaster and Parade Spectacular
Heigh, Ho, Heigh, Ho – its off to another magical year we go for Walt Disney World Resort guests in 2014. New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom adds its crowning centerpiece in spring 2014 with the opening of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, completing the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history.
Disney World and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Team Up for the Princess Half Marathon
Walt Disney World Resort and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have extended their long-term relationship with a new agreement naming Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a nonprofit raising funds and awareness for North American children’s hospitals, as the presenting sponsor of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. The agreement gives Children’s Miracle Network
Sorcerer Mickey & Pink Minnie Highlight 2014 New Balance runDisney Shoes
Coming off the major success of the 2013 New Balance runDisney 860 running shoes featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, it was announced this morning that the 2014 shoes will feature Sorcerer Mickey and Pink Minnie. In addition, it was also revealed that the same model shoe, the 860 featuring Sorcerer
Disney World Wine & Dine Half Marathon sets record setting wins!
Justin Scheid, 27, of Sparta, NJ helped himself to an unprecedented victory at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Saturday night at Walt Disney World Resort. His time of 1:11:47 set a race record in the fourth annual event. Second place finisher Valdir Camargo, 34, of Sao Paulo,
Princess Half Marathon – Rooms Still Left on the Team
Have you seen the bling? They have released a picture of the medals for the Princess Half Marathon (see above) and I am getting one of those and the 5k, what about you? Have you signed up? Did you join our team? We still have a limited amount of rooms
