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POSTED Thu, 04/30/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Castaway Cay Challenge Part of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Events

Registration for the 2016 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events has been open for just about two days and several races are already sold out. But if you're looking to add a little tropical fun to the Marathon Weekend, you can register for the Disney Castaway Cay Challenge 5K run.

POSTED Tue, 04/28/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Registration for 2016 Walt Disney World Marathon Opens at Noon on April 28

Lace up those running shoes and get ready. The registration for the 2016 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend races opens at 12 p.m. ET today, April 28. In the past few years the runDisney races have been selling out in near record time and it's likely that today won't be any different. So on your mark, get set, GO!

POSTED Mon, 01/12/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Fredison Costa of Brazil Wins Second Straight Walt Disney World Marathon

The 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon has come to a close and Brazilian runner Fredison Costa was the first to cross the finish line. This is the fourth win for Costa in the last five years. Brazilian runners dominated the finish line with Trindade Mateus coming in second; Joao Fonseca finished third and past Disney Marathon champion Adriano Bastos was fourth . Giovanna Martins of Brazil was the top female winner, finishing the marathon in 2:50:20.

POSTED Fri, 01/02/2015 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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New Merchandise Revealed for 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon

The 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon is just a few weeks away and runDisney recently released a sneak peek of the new merchandise items that will be available at the Health & Fitness Expo during the race weekend.

POSTED Thu, 10/16/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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runDisney Announces Race Schedule for 2015-16 Season at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland

The official runDisney schedule for the 2015-16 race season has been released and it includes nine popular races.

The season kicks off with the 2015 Expedition Everest Challenge at Walt Disney World Resort on May 1-2, 2015. Registration for this race opens December 16, 2014.

The second race weekend on the schedule is the 2015 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend presented by PANDORA Jewelry at the Disneyland Resort on May 7-10, 2015. This event is already sold out.

POSTED Wed, 09/24/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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‘Goofy Giveback’ Announced for 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

If you were hoping to run the Walt Disney World Marathon or Half Marathon only to be disappointed that they had sold out, listen up.

Due to an overwhelming fan response after a recent episode of ABC's Extreme Weight Loss, runDisney announced the 'Goofy Giveback' giving runners a chance to participate in the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon.

POSTED Fri, 10/04/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Winter and Spring 2014 at Walt Disney World Means Marathons, Half Marathons, and the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

We might just be headed into fall and no one wants to think about winter, but it's never too early to start talking about what 2014 has in store at the Walt Disney World Resort.

POSTED Wed, 08/21/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Sells Out

Less than four months after registration opened, the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon has sold out, making it one of the fastest marathon sell-outs in runDisney history.

More than 26,000 registered runners are set to participate in the Disney Marathon Weekend on January 8-12, 2014, with 13,500 signed up to run the 26.2 miles that make up the marathon.

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POSTED Wed, 12/31/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Get Ready To runDisney: Carb-loading In The Magic Kingdom

Making sure that your body has enough energy to run the race is an important part of any runDisney Vacation. With the Walt Disney World Marathon taking place January 7th - 11th, 2015 we thought we'd take a look at some healthy options for carb loading while still enjoying your time at the Parks. Carb-loading can help you have enough energy to finish the race without hitting the wall.

POSTED Tue, 11/19/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Working Out While On Your Walt Disney World Vacation

A regular exercise can reduce stress and improve overall well being, but for many guests vacation means a two-week hiatus from their regular fitness routine. However, if fitness is your passion there's no reason time away has to put a crimp in your style. The Walt Disney World Resort offers several world-class fitness options so guests don't have to leave healthy habits behind. Here are three fantastic options for vacation workouts.

POSTED Fri, 02/18/2011 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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2011 Wine and Dine Half Marathon

Registration is now open for the 2011 Wine and Dine Half Marathon, which takes place October 1, the first Saturday of the Epcot Food & Wine Festival. The kicker? It's a night race, starting at 10 p.m.!