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 runDisney Facebook page.
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Favorite Disney Websites – Tips from the Disney Diva
Ok, I may be a little biased, but one of my FAVORITE Disney trip-planning websites is Tips from the Disney Diva www.tipsfromthedisneydiva.com The site, which really began taking off in December of 2009, was originally designed to help families in the planning process for their trip to Walt Disney
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 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 Weekend presented by
Disney’s 2012 Health & Fitness Expo Event Details
Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will prepare you for everything happening during race weekend. The Expo will host seminars on training, racing, and nutrition featuring speakers and panelists from the world of running. While picking up your official race number and packet,
A ‘Towering’ New Race Through the Night at Walt Disney World Resort
If you’re a runner, Christmas is coming a little early for you thanks to our runDisney team, which thinks it’s found the perfect gift for you. Open it up by clicking on this video. Yep, we’re reviving the popular The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror theme and creating The Twilight
New Disney World Race – The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend
New 10-mile event is reminiscent of Tower of Terror 13K race from 2009; Race debuts Sept. 29, 2012 and is sixth signature runDisney event and second nighttime race at Walt Disney World; Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend shifts to early Nov. Reviving the scarily popular Twilight Zone Tower
Cigna Helps Veterans Heal Wounds of War Through Running
Cigna sponsors and runs with members of Achilles Freedom Team at 2012 Walt Disney World Half Marathon. Achilles enables people with disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics As the last American troops leave Iraq in time for the holidays, many will need help transitioning back to civilian life, restoring their
Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend Celebrates Women’s Health, Active Lifestyle in February 2012
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 focuses on the attributes every princess possesses: commitment, courage, determination, fantasy, perseverance, and strength. The event will take place
Runners Set Their Sights New Features for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The ever popular Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA returns Jan. 5-8, 2012 with two new features – a relay option and a new medal. Runners in the 26.2 mile Disney Marathon can now join a buddy for the Disney Marathon Relay. Unlike other marathon relays, runners at
Running out of time to Run!
It’s now less than a month away from the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend 2012, and unlike the inaugural Tinkerbell Half Marathon at Disneyland, the Walt Disney World weekend still has a few available spots! If you’re a runner or are considering becoming a runner, Walt Disney World is a
Cigna Goes the Distance for Wounded Veterans
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
Wounded Veteran Prevails Over Physical Disabilities to Compete in Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Michael Fradera, one of 55,000 competitors training for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna in January 2012, was forever changed in August 2007 when his armored vehicle hit a roadside bomb during a routine patrol near Bagdad. The former Marine and Army veteran, who lost both of his
Run Disney Share Your Bling Sweepstakes
Enter for your chance to win a Roundtrip Airfare for Two. 4-Night Accommodations at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Two 3-Day Magic Your Way Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper® Option. Two $200 Disney Gift Cards. Two VIP Runner Packages, including: VIP Reception, Hospitality Suite, VIP Gift, VIP tent at the
They Ate, They Drank and They Ran at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Several runners got the experience of a lifetime during our “Meet Up, Eat Up” at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon this past weekend. On a beautiful Friday morning as the sun had just begun to rise, the 25 participants received personalized instruction from renowned Olympic track coach Brooks
