LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Feb. 27, 2011) – Holding off challengers virtually the entire race Sunday, Jennifer Hanley-Pinto of Jacksonville, Fla. survived long enough to cross the finish line first to win Disney’s 2011 Princess Half Ma…
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Princess Half Marathon – Are You Ready?
Only a few more days until the 2011 Princess Half Marathon. Although Disney’s Princess half marathon (13.1 miles) has recently reached capacity, there is still a limited amount of space available for the Beauty and the Beast Royal Family 5k (3.1 miles) and the Disney Royal Family Kids’ Races. The
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
Training for your Walt Disney Marathon – 5k Complete, Now What?
Congratulations!! You’ve run 3.1 miles! That’s a huge accomplishment already. It may seem absolutely insane to add 10 more miles (yes, 10 full miles), but that’s the goal – 13.1. Don’t worry – it’s not impossible. The most important thing is to find a training program that you can follow
2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Details
Celebrating Culinary Adventures from September 30, 2011 – November 13, 2011 The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is an autumn special event that transforms Epcot Theme Park into a food and wine lover’s paradise with specialty food items, culinary events, sophisticated parties and live musical entertainment. Try delicious regional
Training for your Disney Marathon – Starting from Scratch
Our writer Jenn just ran in her first Disney World Marathon a few weeks ago and it intrigued me how someone would get up the endurance and stamina to be able to run such a long distance. Here is a tip she offers the Disney Noob like myself on how
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Brazil’s Fredison Costa Establishes New Era With Surprising Victory in 2011 Walt Disney World Marathon
Costa Establishes New Era With Surprising Walt Disney World Marathon Victory In perhaps the biggest upset in Walt Disney World Marathon history, Fredison Costa of Brazil upstaged fellow countryman Adriano Bastos to win the Disney Marathon on Sunday and abruptly end Bastos’ six-year dominance at Disney. After finishing second to
