{"id":13449,"date":"2012-04-10T21:28:31","date_gmt":"2012-04-11T02:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=13449"},"modified":"2014-10-29T10:19:31","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T15:19:31","slug":"20th-anniversary-walt-disney-world-marathon-offers-race-full-of-surprises-registration-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/20th-anniversary-walt-disney-world-marathon-offers-race-full-of-surprises-registration-open\/","title":{"rendered":"20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Offers Races Full of Surprises – Registration Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As a huge fan and friend of runDisney, <\/a>we’re excited to share this announcement about the magic to come January 2013. runDisney races are crazy fun and really take the pain out of “going the distance”. If you’ve ever even considered running or walking an endurance race (or even a fab 5K<\/a>), now’s the time to sign up. This one is going to be BIG! Don’t be Goofy. Training starts now.<\/p>\n

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Apr. 10, 2012) – Runners competing in the 20th<\/sup> anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon \u2013 registration opens today – <\/strong>will experience several unique features, including a special 20th<\/sup> anniversary medal, new entertainment elements and a new post-race party.<\/p>\n

To mark two decades of the Walt Disney World Marathon, the 2013 marathon, which anchors the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, will have enhanced entertainment at Mile Marker 20 to celebrate the 20th<\/sup> anniversary. And the finishers will take home a specially-designed 20th<\/sup> anniversary Mickey Mouse medal, plus they can celebrate their achievement at a new post-race party at Downtown Disney.<\/p>\n

The marathon weekend, which is expected to draw a sellout field of more than 20,000 for the 26.2-mile marathon, is Jan. 10-13 and will again feature Kids\u2019 Races throughout the weekend<\/strong>, including the Mickey Mile<\/strong>, a Family Fun Run 5K<\/strong> on Friday, the Half Marathon<\/strong> on Saturday and the Marathon<\/strong> on Sunday.\u00a0 There is also Goofy\u2019s Race and a Half Challenge<\/strong> which involves running the Half Marathon and the full Marathon – 39.3 miles!\u00a0 The Health and Fitness Expo<\/strong> runs throughout the weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and features the latest in running technology and fashion, as well as renowned running experts like Jeff Galloway<\/strong>, the official training consultant for run<\/em>DIsney.<\/p>\n

Runners can register at www.rundisney.com<\/a>.\u00a0 There is reduced pricing for early registrants.\u00a0 Below is pricing and the schedule of events for the 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna.<\/p>\n

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EVENT<\/strong><\/td>\nApril 10 \u2013 June 19<\/strong><\/td>\nJune 20 \u2013 Sept. 25<\/strong><\/td>\nSept 26 \u2013 Jan. 13<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full Marathon<\/td>\n\n

$150<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$170<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$190<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Half Marathon<\/td>\n\n

$150<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$170<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$190<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Goofy Challenge<\/td>\n\n

$320<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$350<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$380<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Family Fun 5K<\/td>\n\n

$55<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$55<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$55<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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EVENT<\/strong><\/td>\nDAY<\/strong><\/td>\nTIME<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disney’s Health and Fitness Expo<\/td>\n\n

Thursday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9:00 AM – 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9:00 AM – 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Saturday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10:00 AM -5:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

run<\/em>Disney Kids’ Races<\/td>\n\n

Thursday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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11:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Saturday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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11:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mickey Mile<\/td>\n\n

Thursday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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12:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Saturday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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12:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Disney Family Fun Run 5K<\/td>\n\n

Friday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Walt Disney World Half Marathon<\/td>\n\n

Saturday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Walt Disney World Marathon<\/td>\n\n

Sunday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Downtown Disney After Party<\/td>\n\n

Sunday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

About run<\/em>Disney<\/strong><\/p>\n

run<\/em>Disney is a series of events providing runners\u00a0unique opportunities to run various distances through Disney theme parks.\u00a0 Race participants earn Disney-themed medals,\u00a0experience legendary Disney\u00a0entertainment and guest service and\u00a0ultimately celebrate their accomplishments with a Disney vacation.\u00a0 The original event in the series, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA, takes place in January followed by the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend in February, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler in September and the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend in November.\u00a0 Disneyland hosts the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend in January and the Disneyland Half Marathon in September during Labor Day Weekend.\u00a0 More than 100,000 running enthusiasts participate in run<\/em>Disney events each year.\u00a0For more information, visit runDisney.com and follow us on Facebook (runDisney)<\/strong> and Twitter @DisneySports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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