Kellie Nickerson Wins Disneyland’s Tinker Bell Half Marathon

Special congrats goes out to Kellie Nickerson and all those who competed in the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Kellie Nickerson looking apropos in her fairy wings and green tutu flew away from the field to capture the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon at

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Almost full! Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend February 24-26, 2012

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 focus on the attributes every princess possesses: commitment,

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Brazilian runner wins second straight Disney World Marathon

Brazilian runner wins second straight Disney Marathon after fierce battle with perennial winner Adriano Bastos; Virginia Beach’s Renee High easily wins women’s title; field of more than 16,500 pushes weekend total to record 56,000 runners Brazilian runner Fredison Costa did it again, holding off his heavily-favored countryman Adriano Bastos on

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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

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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,

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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

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Disney Marathon Training – Final Race Preparations

With Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend right around the corner, runners all around the world are finishing up their training and getting ready to start packing.  Marathon Weekend officially begins on Thursday, January 5th, 2012, with the opening of the marathon expo and the races begin Friday morning with the

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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

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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

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