Although we’ve covered many RunDisney events here on The Disney Blog in the past, this was the first event I personally attended. I was impressed with the amount of organization and the number of volunteers required for a race like this. I also understand better… Read More »Inaugural Tower of Terror 10-Miler Crowns First Winners
Congratulations to the athletes and organizers of what sounds like another successful running of the Disneyland Resort Half Marathon. More than 17,000 registered runners, including actor Sean Astin (The Goonies, Rudy, The Lord of the Rings), traveled down Route 66 through Cars Land for the first time, along with passing through Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Angel Stadium and the streets of Anaheim. All along the route, runners were greeted by cheering fans, Disney characters, music and live entertainment.
Here are some of the highlights from the race:
The men’s winner was Jimmy Grabow, from the appropriately named Running Springs, CA. He won the Disneyland Half Marathon in record fashion, finishing in 1:05:29. Grabow’s time was nearly two minutes faster than the previous mark, set by Paul Ngeny (1:07:24) in 2011.
Cindy Lynch, of Cardiff, CA, captured the women’s title, finishing with a time of 1:24:45. She was followed by Kellie Nickerson (1:26:29), who earlier this year captured the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland.
This year’s sold-out half marathon field included runners ages 14 – 78 from all 50 states and 19 countries. The Disney Blog’s own Lauren S. was a runner in the event and she’ll be jumping in shortly with her account of the day. In the meantime, we have three more videos below the cut, including an interview with the race winners and Sean Astin.
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Yesterday Season 11 American Idol Winner Phillip Phillips visited the Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ theme park version of the popular reality TV contest, spent some time answering questions, and even greeted park guests who were performing as part of the show. I love that they do… Read More »American Idol Winner Phillip Phillips at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There was no real surprise in last night’s finale episode of Dancing With The Stars. J.R. and Karina took home the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy! Jumpy claps all around! Here’s how the night went… The couples each chose one of their dances from this season… Read More »Dancing With The Stars Finale – The Mirror Ball Goes to….
Congratulations to ‘Vader’s Mom’, winner of the 5 figures from the exclusive Vinylmation Villains series from The Disney Store. Thanks to everyone who entered. I enjoyed reading everyone’s choice of their favorite Vinylmation or for a figure they wish Disney would make. Who knows… maybe… Read More »Vinylmation Villains Series Winner