Fredison Costa Wins 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon

Fredison Costa easily defeats injured countryman Adriano Bastos for his third Disney title; Angela Brito of Ecuador claims her first women’s crown; More than 50,000 participated in the five-day runDisney event at the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon.  The friendly rivalry between Brazilian runners Fredison Costa and Adriano Bastos took

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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna Brings Runners to Central Florida

One of Central Florida’s largest sporting events, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna is underway, drawing runners from around the globe to Central Florida. Each January, Central Florida becomes the center of the globe for thousands of runners who participate in the Walt Disney Marathon Weekend presented

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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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Walt Disney World Marathon 10k Sells Out in 7 Hours

The Walt Disney World Marathon weekend opened yesterday for registration and the 10k sold out in 7 hours. Yes, 7 hours, which was faster than the Disneyland Marathon and I believe a record. Not sure what it is… Four Theme Parks and 48.6 magical miles! Runners can enter one (or

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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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runDisney Hosts Most Magical Meet-Up Yet for 20th Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

In celebration of the 20th Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna, runDisney hosted its biggest social media meet-up yet Friday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. After a magical welcome from Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, who each have a marathon medal designed after them,

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Coming to Disney Parks this January/February 2013

Guests will find an extra sprinkle of pixie dust each week when they visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts in 2013. While 2013 is already a momentous year for Disney Parks – with New Fantasyland as the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history at Walt Disney World Resort and

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20th Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is Going Hollywood

More and more celebrities are signing up to be a part of the 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. Alison Sweeney, host of the popular reality show “The Biggest Loser,” and ESPN personality Colin Cowherd signed up weeks ago. But recently Drew Carey, Gilles Marini, Sean

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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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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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