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runDisney Releases New Medals for the Princess Half Marathon and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon

Runners participating in Disneyland's Tinker Bell Half Marathon and Disney's Princess Half Marathon races can look forward to new designs on the race medals.

runDisney released the new designs for the medals for the Princess Half Marathon, the Enchanted 10K, the Glass Slipper Challenge, and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon and the Tinker Bell 10K.

New Merchandise Available for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend

This weekend thousands of runners will be lacing up their shoes to run The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler and runDisney has created some great race-inspired merchandise.

One new item is a pull-over jacket that features the words "I Did It!" on the front, with a map of the race course on the back. There is also a long sleeve "I Did It!" shirt that features the race course on the back.

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.

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.

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!

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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!

2013 Expedition Everest Challenge

The Forbidden Mountain beckons guests deep within Disney's Animal Kingdom, inviting them to adventure and inspiring them to reach new heights. You too can face the mountain and meet the Yeti like never before in runDisney's Expedition Everest Challenge!

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.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler

Registration is now open for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler, this thrilling runDisney event in its second year will be held October 4-5th, 2013 at the Walt Disney World Resort. A nighttime run that takes you down streets haunted by Disney's most frightening villains through ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex and into Disney's Hollywood Studios for a finish in the shadows of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.