Tag: Walt Disney World Marathon
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Brazilian Runner Outduels Countryman to Win Walt Disney World Marathon
Brazilian runner’s victory marks the country’s 17th win in the last 19 Walt Disney World Marathons; Michigan runner claims women’s title; race caps a four-day event weekend featuring beloved Disney entertainment, cool merchandise, industry-leading medals and classic Disney characters LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2024) – The magical rivalry between two Brazilian training partners continued…
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Themes Revealed for runDisney’s 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The themes have been revealed for runDisney’s 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The weekend, which happens from January 4-7, 2024. It includes a 5k, 10k, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, Dopey Challenge, and also virtual races. Here are details runDisney shared about the race…
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80-Year-Old New Orleans Area Man Remains “Perfect” at 30th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon
It’s one thing to run in all 30 Walt Disney World Marathons; it’s another thing to complete your latest at age 80. That’s the story of Rudy Smith from Gretna, LA, one of just 59 people who have achieved the feat of running in every Walt Disney World Marathon since the race was established in 1994, but the only octogenarian among them, having recently turned 80.…
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Mickey Mouse Helps Kick Off The runDisney Virtual 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
In any other year, this weekend would have been runDisney’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. However, this isn’t any other year. As the pandemic continues to impact events, the Walt Disney World Marathon has gone virtual! This year, there are participants from all fifty states running from home. The weekend includes seven races and three…
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Early 2021 runDisney Events Going Virtual Due to COVID-19
As COVID-19 has continued to be present in the United States, Disney has had to make many difficult decisions to keep everyone safe. This afternoon, Disney announced that they would be transitioning two of their early 2021 runDisney events to virtual weekends. The Walt Disney World and Princess Half Marathon Weekends will officially become virtual…
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runDisney Medals Revealed for the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The Walt Disney World Marathon takes place this coming January. This magical weekend will have thousands of guests descending on the Walt Disney World Resort to run in the various races. This last week, the medals for all of these races were revealed by runDisney. There is a new medal added to the lineup this…
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2016 Limited Edition New Balance runDisney Collection to Make Debut at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Hey there runners! If you love all things runDisney, here is something you may want to check out. During the upcoming Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, several Disney themed New Balance shoes will make their debut. As a part of the 2016 Limited Edition New Balance runDisney Collection, runners and expo attendees can get their hands…
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Bastos Reclaims Crown at 20th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Perennial champion wages another fierce battle with countryman and two-time champ Fredison Costa down the stretch; Victory is Bastos’ eighth at Disney; Virginia’s Renee High repeats as women’s champion; Record 65,000-plus participate in weekend’s events LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2013) – Perhaps it was fitting…
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Key Leadership Changes Announced at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE George A. Kalogridis Named President of the Walt Disney World Resort and Michael Colglazier Named President of the Disneyland Resort; Meg Crofton to Focus on Her Role as President, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, U.S. and France BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013) – Chairman of Walt…
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Runners to Race Around the “High Banks” and “Bases” As Part of 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Course
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE 2013 Disney Marathon route to go through baseball stadium and speedway; course tweaks build on list of new 2013 enhancements LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – 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…
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Brazil’s Costa Establishes New Streak at Dramatic Walt Disney World Marathon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE 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 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2012) – Brazilian runner Fredison Costa did it…