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POSTED Fri, 02/24/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-Up: Princess Half Marathon Happening Now, Update on Pandora - The World of Avatar, and More

Happy Friday! We did it, we made it through the week. And now we have some Disney news to share, including a really cool video about Pandora - The World of Avatar, which opens in May at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Let's check out what's happening.

POSTED Fri, 01/06/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: Delicious Disney Chef Series Returns, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, and More

Happy Friday! Whew...we made it through the first full week of 2017! Everyone doing OK? We have a few news stories in today's round-up including the return of the Delicious Disney Chef Series. And this weekend is Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

POSTED Tue, 04/19/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Registration for 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Opens April 26

The 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is scheduled for January 4-8, 2017 at the Walt Disney World Resort. Registration for the weekend's race events open April 26 at 12 p.m. ET at the runDisney website.

POSTED Tue, 03/22/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Registration Opens March 29 for Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Registration for this year's Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend opens in one week and this year there are a couple new events on the list. runDisney has added a 10K race and a brand new challenge to the menu for the race weekend.

POSTED Mon, 01/11/2016 - 20:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Fredison Costa Wins Third Consecutive Walt Disney World Marathon

For the third year in a row Brazilian runner Fredison Costa has won the Walt Disney World Marathon. His finish time was 2:33:24. Costa has won the Marathon five times in the last six years.

POSTED Fri, 01/08/2016 - 20:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Running Industry Leaders Participate in New Forum During the 2016 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

This weekend marks the 2016 Walt Disney World Marathon and the runDisney's first-ever State of the Sport and Race Director Series happened on January 7. The event featured nearly 100 of the "most highly-respected" names from the global running sector including race directors, media executives, and even former Olympic runners.

POSTED Wed, 08/26/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Star Wars Half Marathon Announced for Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort is turning to the Dark Side. runDisney has announced an all-new half marathon weekend, the Star Wars Half Marathon: the Dark Side. The race pays homage to the dark side of the Force, and now the Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon will be called "The Light Side."

POSTED Thu, 07/09/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Registration for 2016 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Opens July 14

Runners take your mark! Registration for the 2016 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals opens Tuesday, July 14 at noon ET at runDisney.com. The Princess Half Marathon Weekend is February 18-21 at the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Tue, 06/30/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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runDisney Announces Inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon for 2016

If you've ever dreamed about running a half marathon through Disneyland Paris and the French countryside, it's time to lace up those running shoes. runDisney has recently announced the details for the inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon taking place in September 2016.

POSTED Tue, 05/26/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Registrations Open this Summer for Several runDisney Events

Over the course of the next three months registrations will open for three very popular runDisney events: the Star Wars Half Marathon weekend, the Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend, and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon weekend. And if you're planning on running any of these races you need plan accordingly.

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January Family Trip and February Princess Half Pre Trip
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Sharing Hotel Room for Disney World Half Marathon

Articles

POSTED Tue, 11/27/2018 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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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.

POSTED Wed, 02/03/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Pre-trip Tips For Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

runDisney's Princess Marathon Weekend is set to kick off from February 18-February 21, 2016 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This fun race has been a catalyst for inspiring women, who never before dreamed of running, out the door and training for distances that they once thought impossible. I know it's true, because my friends and I have been some of them.

POSTED Mon, 01/12/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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15 Things You Should Do at Walt Disney World in 2015

It's the New Year, so that means everyone is making (and breaking) resolutions. As a Disney fan it seems only fitting that we make some Disney-themed resolutions too. And so we have come up with 15 things that Disney fans should do at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2015. We've included food, rides, experiences, and more to our list of things we can't wait to do this year.

POSTED Thu, 02/13/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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runDisney Race Recap: Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to introduce myself as the newest runDisney correspondent for Walt Disney World for Grown-ups! I have been running and racing since high school and in the past year have discovered the joy of running Disney races. I can't wait to share my experiences with you, answer any questions you might have, and hopefully inspire you to join in the fun!

POSTED Sat, 04/27/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2014 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Gets A Royal Up-Do!

Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort has become one of the premier women's running events in the nation, and next year it's getting royal addition! Princesses will be able to challenge themselves even more with an Enchanted 10K and a two-race challenge to add a little more bling to your castle.

POSTED Wed, 12/12/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Sarah M.
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5 Reasons You Should Run the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon was held a few short weeks ago and in my opinion, it is the BEST runDisney event! Here are the top 5 reasons on why you need to run this race next year:

1. Great Weather.

POSTED Wed, 11/14/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Sarah M.
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Why More and More Women Are Signing Up to runDisney

Women-only running events (95% or greater female) are on the rise, with over 200 events in 2011. Women of all ages, all shapes and sizes, and all athletic abilities are coming together to take on the challenge of conquering a long distance run. There is a sense of camaraderie and a lack of inhibition at these events that have women flocking to run.

POSTED Wed, 09/12/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Sarah M.
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runDisney News & Updates

It has been quite an exciting few weeks in the world of runDisney. Race season officially began over Labor Day weekend with the Disneyland Half Marathon and Jimmy Gabrow set a new course record by winning the race in 1:05! Cars Land was the main focus of the weekend beginning with the Cars Land 5K Rally that finished with racers running down Route 66. Half marathoners also had the chance to run through Cars Land on their course, many through a sea of neon in the morning darkness.