Calling all runners for the 2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort! runDisney is offering a Magic Your Way Package that includes guaranteed race registration when booked by March 5, 2017. The race weekend will be held February 23 – 26, 2018 and is presented by Children’s
Category: Marathon
Kaitlyn Johnson Wins Emotional Disney Princess Half Marathon
After her cousin Gabrielle Arcangeli of Harmony, Fla., was tragically killed in a car crash last summer, Kaitlyn Johnson was determined to honor her cousin’s memory by running Sunday in the Disney Princess Half Marathon. Suffice to say, she did that and a lot more, outpacing the field of more
First look: 2017 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise
Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals returns to Walt Disney World Resort from February 23-26, 2017. And here is a look at commemorative merchandise created just for this annual runDisney event. Participants in the Disney Princess Half Marathon will find apparel which includes shirts, jackets, tank
Disneyland Half Marathon 2017 Theme Announced
The theme for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend has been announced, and runners will be pleased to hear that they will be running in races with a plethora of Disney-Pixar movie themes! Disney Parks Blog announced the following themes for the event weekend of August 31 – September 3, 2017
Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal Designed by Disney and Pandora Jewelry
Disney and PANDORA Jewelry teamed up to design a stunning medal for the runDisney 2017 Tinker Bell Half Marathon that takes place at Disneyland Resort in May. PANDORA Jewelry is the presenting sponsor of the race weekend and David Brotherton, Art Director at Disney Yellow Shoes was the lead designer
2018 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Registration Opens February 14th
Registration for the 2018 Walt Disney World Marathon opens on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 12pm EST. The runDisney event will be held Thursday, January 4 through Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Walt Disney World Resort. The following information will help ensure a successful registration: Create an active.com profile prior to
RunDisney Virtual Shorts Races Return
Last year, RunDisney offered a set of Mickey-themed Virtual Races where you could sign up and run a 5k (or multiple 5k’s) wherever you wanted and then a medal was mailed to you after completion. It was very fun to take part in, and we’re excited that runDisney has announced
Enter the GoGo squeeZ Run the Magic Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win a runDisney Experience
GoGo squeeZ is the official sponsor of runDisney Kids Races. Enter their Run The Magic Sweepstakes by January 15, 2017 for a chance to win a four night runDisney experience at Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort. One grand prize vacation package will be awarded and consist of the
Race Name Changes for RunDisney
If you happened to be browsing the RunDisney website recently (and we hope you are, those races are FUN!), you may have noticed some of the races have new names. No worries though, the staple races and half marathons have not changed, but there are a few smaller changes to
Fredison Costa wins Walt Disney World Marathon for 4th straight year
Apparently not even Mother Nature can beat Fredison Costa at the Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna. The Brazilian runner, who has dominated the 26.2-mile runDisney race in recent years, shrugged off unseasonably cool Florida temperatures early Sunday morning to notch his fourth straight Disney marathon victory and sixth
2018 Walt Disney World Marathon Packages Available to Book Until January 15
Ensure your spot in the 2018 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend by booking a Magic Your Way Package that includes Race Registration, theme park tickets and a stay at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. This package is currently available to book for a limited time until Sunday, January 15,
Park Hours Extended Due to Marathon Weekend Crowds
Race weekends always tend to draw larger park crowds for WDW but this year they are causing Disney to extend park hours to accommodate large numbers of guests. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will now be open until 9pm January 5 2017, an extension from the original 8pm close. At the Magic
runDisney Health and Fitness Expo Opens Today Marking the Start of 2017 Disney World Marathon Weekend
ESPN Wide World of Sports will play host starting today to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo in the lead-in to Walt Disney World’s 2017 Marathon Weekend. Those heading to Disney World for the race will want to make the Expo their first stop. Here you’ll be able to pick
17 Things to Look Forward to at The Walt Disney World Resort in 2017
If you are planning on visiting Walt Disney World this year, then you’ll want to know about the amazing new attractions/rides/adventures that await you in 2017! 1- “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” Fireworks returns at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – This “out of this world” fireworks spectacular just returned two weeks
