All new Dopey Challenge Among Dizzying Enhancements for 2014 WDW Marathon Weekend

Four-race challenge will produce six-medal opportunity for runners; New Walt Disney World 10K expands weekend event to five days; popular Runner’s World Challenge returns After celebrating its 20th anniversary earlier this year, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna is getting even bigger next year and is offering

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Registration Opens for Ultimate Night Out at Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Runners can now register for this year’s Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort, Nov. 8 -9, by going to www.rundisney.com. More than 20,500 runners are expected to register for weekend races, including 14,000 for the nighttime half marathon, increasing the number of registered runners

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Rachel Booth Delivers Record-Setting Performance Again at Disney’s Princess Half Marathon

Louisiana runner breaks her own event record to become first woman to win an unprecedented four runDisney titles; race weekend total of 36,000 participants is event’s largest ever in five-year history Rachel Booth etched her name in the runDisney record books – again – by winning Disney’s Princess Half Marathon

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Angela Escay Flies Through Tinker Bell Half Marathon, Sets Course Record

Actor Sean Astin, “Biggest Loser” winner Ali Vincent among the more than 21,000 runners who took part in women-focused weekend of events centered on health, fitness and active lifestyle. Angela Escay, from Carmichael, Calif., returned for her first race in three years following ankle surgery to win the Tinker Bell

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Coming to Walt Disney World in Spring 2013

These and many more special experiences to surprise and delight Disney Parks guests will roll out each week in 2013. Unique, magical, memory-filled – and each for a limited time only. Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Promises Floral Fantasy and Topiary Triumphs from March 6 – May 19, 2013

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Bastos Reclaims Crown at 20th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon

Perhaps it was fitting that at the 20th annual Walt Disney World Marathon the greatest champion in the event’s history – Brazil’s Adriano Bastos – reclaimed his place in the victory circle Sunday. Bastos, who had won seven previous Disney Marathons, including six straight before losing the last two to

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Celebrating Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend with New Vinylmation and Dooney & Bourke Bags

Soon, thousands of fans will be cheering for those participating in the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna on January 10-13, 2013. There will be a variety of 20th Anniversary merchandise items available during the weekend. Vinylmation is no stranger to the Marathon Weekend. This year,

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Disney Cancels Suzy Favor Hamilton Half Marathon Appearance After Escort Findings

Disney has cancelled an appearance by three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton for the 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend in August after it was revealed that she was living a double life as a prostitute. Hamilton, 44, is a competitive runner who has won seven U.S. titles.  She admitted that she

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What’s coming to Disney World in Spring 2013

Disney Parks Rolls Out the Unexpected in 2013 with Weekly Surprises, Delights – Each for a Limited Time Only Beginning January 1, guests will find an extra sprinkle of pixie dust each week when they visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts throughout the year. While 2013 is already a momentous

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20th Anniversary Disney World Marathon Weekend Marks the Occasion with Sold-Out Events

More than 55,000 runners from throughout the United States and beyond will lace up their running shoes and head to Walt Disney World Resort for the sold-out Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, Jan. 10-13.  Several celebrities including Drew Cary (‘The Price is Right,’) Sean Astin (‘Goonies’ and ‘The

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Biggest Loser Alison Sweeney Enters 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon

The Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney headlines a list of celebrities who will be a part of the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. Sweeney, an aspiring author (she has two books coming out in the next couple of years) and well-known for her role on

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Disney Marathon, Half Marathon and Goofy Challenge Jan. 12-13, 2013 Become Part of Runner’s World Challenge

Imagine a weekend where you run through Disney theme parks, experience Disney entertainment and are rewarded with a unique Disney medal, all while running side-by-side with Runner’s World editors who helped you train and encouraged you along the way.The 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon, Half Marathon and Goofy’s Race

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Runners to Race Around the “High Banks” and “Bases” As Part of 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Course

Runners in the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon in 2013 will have the unique experience of running along a speedway and through a baseball stadium – in addition to Disney’s four theme parks – as part the latest enhancements designed to celebrate the event’s two decades of existence.The 2013

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