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BREAKING: runDisney Walt Disney World Half-Marathon on Jan. 6 Has Been Modified Due to Severe Weather Forecast

If you have plans to particpate in the runDisney Walt Disney World Half-Marathon scheduled for tomorrow (January 6), the race course has been modified due to the severe weather that is forecast for the area. The Details Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Central… Read More »BREAKING: runDisney Walt Disney World Half-Marathon on Jan. 6 Has Been Modified Due to Severe Weather Forecast

Picking the best resort for your Walt Disney World runDisney weekend

When you visit Walt Disney World for a runDisney weekend, be sure to pack a positive attitude and options for running in multiple weather conditions, because if there’s one thing true about Central Florida, the weather is a bit unpredictable. After that the biggest question… Read More »Picking the best resort for your Walt Disney World runDisney weekend

runDisney issues new costume guidelines right before Walt Disney World marathon

Runners planning to participate in one of runDisney’s popular runs or challenges may have to rethink their wardrobe as the company has just issued new costume and safety guidelines that are more inline with the stricter security that was implemented at Disney’s domestic theme parks… Read More »runDisney issues new costume guidelines right before Walt Disney World marathon

Wine & Dine race feeds hungry runners to EPCOT this Saturday

If you see a line of very hungry people running through Walt Disney World late Saturday night, don’t worry, you’ve stumbled upon the course of the runDisney Wine & Dine half-marathon. This year more than 20,000 runners are expected to lace up their running shoes,… Read More »Wine & Dine race feeds hungry runners to EPCOT this Saturday

Walt Disney World adds Star Wars Half Marathon to 2016 runDisney lineup

What brings together, Princess Leia, an ewok, three Darth Vaders, somebody that looks like Chewbacca, and thousands of their fellow fans? How about a RunDisney event with a Star Wars theme? That’s just what was announced today for Walt Disney world on the weekend of… Read More »Walt Disney World adds Star Wars Half Marathon to 2016 runDisney lineup

Comic Book Heroes To Run at Disneyland – Avengers Themed Super Heroes Half Marathon Coming This Fall

Like a super hero who is trying to be everywhere at once, runDisney is adding a new half-marathon to the line up. The Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon will debut November 14-16, 2014 at the Disneyland resort in Anaheim, CA. The new three-day race weekend… Read More »Comic Book Heroes To Run at Disneyland – Avengers Themed Super Heroes Half Marathon Coming This Fall

2014 WDW Marathon Merchandise Available

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The annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is finally upon us, and there’s plenty of new merchandise and memorabilia to stock up on while you’re there, including t-shirts, designer bags, Vinylmation figurines, and brand new New Balance shoes.

First up are the t-shirts, which are a yearly favorite. This year’s selection will include “I Did It” tees with a course map on the back, as well as a “Coast to Coast Challenge” variety.

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Disneyland Half-Marathon Crowds Returning Champion

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runDisney continues its string of sold out events when it held the Disneyland Half-Marathon this weekend at Disneyland. Jimmy Grabow, from the aptly named town of Runner Springs, CA, repeated his champion run for the second straight year with a time of 1:07:41, slightly off his record-setting pace of 1:05:29 in 2012. Ricardo Ramirez finished second with a time of 1:14:30.

The female champion, Stephanie Dinius, crossed the finish line in record fashion, capturing the women’s title with a time of 1:15:47. Rachel Booth held the previous record, 1:18:01, from the 2011 Disneyland Half Marathon. Last year’s female champion, Cindy Lynch, finished as runner-up with a time of 1:25:29.

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The half marathon field of 17,500 registered runners passed through Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Angel Stadium and the streets of Anaheim. Along the route, runners were greeted by cheering fans, Disney characters, music and live entertainment.

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