Brand New Challenge Added To 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Runners taking note, there is an addition to the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Introducing the new Disney Castaway Cay Challenge. This is a joint venture by runDisney and Disney Cruise Line. After competing in the 5K, 10K, half marathon and/or full marathon during the Disney Marathon Weekend (January

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2014 Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna

Get your run on January 8-12 at the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. This race is sure to be the most magical experience as it takes you through all 4 theme parks beginning at Epcot, onto Magic Kingdom Park, then heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park,

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2014 Walt Disney World Marathon – SOLD OUT

Individual registration for the Walt Disney World Marathon has sold out, according to runDisney. You can still find a running spot through a charity or a tour group, the individual registration is over. The 2014 race sold out in just 4 months, which is one month faster than the 2013

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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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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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Marathon Training – Fuel Your Run

Talking to a friend who has been sick for several days, she mentioned that her doctors told her the sickness probably hit her harder than it should have because she had been dehydrated from her running and exercise regiment.  This conversation reminded me of a woman I met in a

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Running through the World – No Pressure!

If you’ve read my previous posts about running around the world and marathon training and still don’t consider yourself athletic enough to try, I highly recommend considering running in one of runDisney’s Family Fun 5k’s. When planning ahead for the just past 2012 WDW Marathon Weekend, I knew that I

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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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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

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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

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Top 10 Reasons to RunDisney

Running is a passion shared by all runners. There is something about the exhilaration you feel when your running. For those who don’t run here are my top 10 reasons to Run Disney! 10. Improve your Health: Whether you’re athletic or not, training for a race, from 5k to full

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Disney World Marathon Training – Runner Question

Cheryl asked: We’re running in the WDW Half Marathon 2012 and aren’t sure how to plan our trip.  Should we fly down early and visit the parks, or stay after and visit then?   Is it better to be at Disney before or after marathon weekend? Cheryl, I’m glad you asked! 

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