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Tinker Bell Half Marathon Sold Out, Other Races Filling Up Quickly

If you're planning on running any races during the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend or the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, you better run to your computers and register now.

The Tinker Bell Half Marathon sold out within two days after registration opened, and the Glass Slipper Challenge and Enchanted 10K race during the Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World are also sold out.

runDisney Announces the D23 Fun Run to Kick Off D23 Expo

Always full of surprises, runDisney has just announced the first ever D2.3 Fun Run at the D23 Expo on Friday, August 9.

In this fun run, a limited number of D23 members will have a chance to take part in the 2.3-mile run that will feature Disney characters and an opportunity to run through Disney California Adventure. Runners will receive a shirt for participating and might even experience some extra pixie dust during the race.

Events during runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend are Quickly Filling Up

It's been a little more than a week since the registration for runDisney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend opened, and the events are quickly filling up.

Registration opened at noon on June 11 for all Princess Half Marathon events, and within a few hours the new-for-2014 Glass Slipper Challenge was sold out. As of press time, the Enchanted 10K was at 99 percent capacity while the Princess Half Marathon was at 65 percent capacity.

Details Announced for runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World

Princesses, it's time to find your tiara. runDisney has recently announced details and prices for the 2014 Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World.

Race events include the Princess Half Marathon, the Royal Family 5K, the Enchanted 10K, the Glass Slipper Challenge, kids races, a pasta party, breakfast, and the Fit for a Princess Expo.

Disney Parks and H2O Plus Expand on Alliance Relationship

We all know and love (and take home) the H2O Plus products found in the rooms at Disney resorts. Now as part of a new deal with Disney, H2O Plus products will be available at Aulani in Hawaii and internationally at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Resort Paris.

Updates on the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Registration for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend opened at noon on April 9, and within hours the brand new Walt Disney World 10K was sold out. In addition to the 10K, the Family Fun Run 5K is also sold out. At press time the Dopey Challenge was at 99 percent capacity.

WDW Marathon Weekend Registration Opens

Today is the day runDisney fans. Registration for the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend begins! Next year not only will runners find the encouragement and entertainment along a thrilling course that they have come to know and love with a runDisney race, but a whole slew of enhancements have been added!

Rachel Booth Wins 2013 Princess 1/2 Marathon

More than 26,000 runners lined up in the dark hours of the morning to participate in the 2013 Princess 1/2 Marathon. A mostly female field came from 34 different countries to share in this amazing and memorable 5th Anniversary race. The youngest runner in the field was a youthful 14 years old; the oldest a spritely 98.

2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Dates Announced

Wait no more our foodie fans! Walt Disney World has announced the dates for the 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This ultimate annual taste and sip event will be held from September 27 to November 10, 2013.

RunDisney Marathon Updates

For all of you Disney marathon enthusiasts, here is an update of what's going on in the world of RunDisney.

First off, Disney sold out of its last remaining individual spots for the upcoming 2011 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon. There are reports that the October 1 event does still have a few slots open for tour operators and charitable organizations.

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Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Goes Virtual

If you have been itching to lace up your trainers and hit the pavement during runDisney's Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, you may have to wait a little longer. Or... you can run your race from home. Just over 100 days out from the 2020 event, this annual race over the roads and through Disney Parks has taken on a new twist " it's now a virtual event.

Club runDisney To Offer Enchanting Benefits

Dedicated runDisney fans will be excited to hear that there's a new way they can enhance their magical running experience with early registrations, swag, a club lounge, and even upgraded corrals! Introducing Club runDisney, and its 3 new tiers of yearlong membership levels that get you even closer to your racing dreams.

Break Out Your Training Tiaras For The 2020 Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Once again Princesses from around the globe are preparing for Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend. The annual event will take place at the Walt Disney World Resort from February 20 "23, 2020! As always the runDisney crowd is sure to have a good time as their travel the miles on foot to earn their tiaras.

A New Route For The 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon

Disney has a few fun changes in store for the runners of the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events, presented by Cigna. More than 100,000 runners and spectators are expected to participate during the annual five-day event happening January 8th through 12th, 2020.

Tips For Managing Nutrition At Walt Disney World

Many people feel like vacations are a time to let it all go, relax, and simply take the world as it come. I've even heard it said that calories don't count at Disney! I love the way that sounds, but the truth is that many people need to be able to maintain a healthful way of eating while on vacation just as much as they do at home. Indulging comes with the territory when you travel, but there's no reason good nutrition has to go completely off the rails simply because you're away from home. Use a combination of these simple tips to help keep your meal plan on track.

Registration Opens For runDisney's Virtual 5K Series

Registration is now open for Summer of 2019 runDisney Virtual 5K Series. The annual trio of events consists of three 5Ks, and even a challenge option. This year the virtual series of 5Ks celebrating Marvel's 80th Anniversary. Channel your inner super hero and take part in any one of the races to earn a powerful medal, or complete all three for the challenge medal too! The runDisney Virtual Series is the perfect opportunity to push yourself higher, further, and faster to a healthier you.

2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Medals

Bring on the bling! A first look at the medals for the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend events have been released. With an interesting take on the medal art this year, each of the medals features a different Disney Princess giving it her all to race towards the finish line. The Half Marathon is a symphony in pink (not blue) with Princess Aurora , hair flowing in the wind as she runs.

Did Not Finish: My runDisney Princess Half Marathon Story

They say that it's all about the journey, not the destination, and that was certainly true when I made an attempt at completing the 10th Anniversary runDisney Princess Half Marathon this past February. I'll tell you the ending right now - I did not finish. However, I truly think that trying was a rewarding and exhilarating experience. So if you're considering a runDisney Half, but just aren't sure you can, read on to find out why I think you should go for it.

Catch The Sprit As Princess Half Marathon Weekend Kicks Off at Walt Disney World

On Friday I'm headed down for the 10th annual runDisney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World Resort, sponsored by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. More than 50,000 of my closest friends and I will don our tutus and tiaras to walk and run in the events at the largest women-focused running event in the nation.

runDisney Kicks Off The 25th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

This week more than twenty thousand runners will be stepping off on their own personal journeys to greatness as they try and conquer the runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna. For 25 years this annual event has taken runners along the 26.2-mile course through Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom and Epcot. The only runDisney course that goes through all four parks, this is the race that started it all.