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2016 WDW Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 2

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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Sunday, April 17 – Half Marathon The half marathon was scheduled to start at 5:00, rather than the usual 5:30. Even though we knew that, the alarm going off at 2:15 was still a shock. The buses started running at 2:30, but we were driving, … Continue reading "2016 WDW Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 2"
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2016 WDW Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 1

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… But really, it was only last summer that runDisney announced a new Star Wars Half Marathon weekend to be held in Florida in April, 2016. But this one would have a Dark Side theme. All of the usual races: Kids Races, 5K, 10K, half marathon, … Continue reading "2016 WDW Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 1"
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2016 Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 4 – Dining

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During our three days at Disneyland for the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend, we tried a few different dining options. We (gasp!) did not have any meals at our usual pre-race favorite, Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta! Friday evening we were tired after a long week at work, driving in traffic to Anaheim, visiting the Expo, … Continue reading "2016 Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 4 – Dining"
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2016 Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 2, 10K and Kids Races

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
January 16, 2016 – Star Wars 10K 3:30 came much too early, though I didn’t sleep much and was awake before 3:00. Doesn’t matter how many races I’ve done, I always get pre-race jitters. I wore the same Queen Amidala costume I made for last year’s 10K – I’m into recycling. The white makeup is … Continue reading "2016 Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 2, 10K and Kids Races"
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2016 Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 1

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
January 2016 – time for the second annual Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland. I thought last year’s inaugural event was an unqualified success so I was interested in seeing what changes they might make this year. I’m happy to report that it was still a great event, and has firmly solidified its position … Continue reading "2016 Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 1"
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Nick Arciniaga Wins Star Wars Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort

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Arciniaga Conquers the Galaxy Again at Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort Second Star Wars Half Marathon victory for Arciniaga; Fellow Olympics hopeful Annie Bersagel is female winner; Event was first of four runDisney events at Disneyland Resort this year; More than 30,000 runners started races during the four-day event weekend ANAHEIM, Calif. … Continue reading "Nick Arciniaga Wins Star Wars Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort"
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The Force is Strong! runDisney Star Wars Headed to WDW

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Star Wars Half Marathon - The Dark Side Weekend, April 14 - 17. This new race weekend will include kids' races, a 5K and a 10K in addition to the half marathon, plus a variety of Star Wars experiences, medals, events and merchandise inspired by a galaxy far, far away. Among its many features will be a unique 13.1-mile course that sends runners through Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios and finishes at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. There will also be a Star Wars Dark Side Challenge -- running the 10K and the half marathon on consecutive days that offers each finisher a Death Star-themed medal. Jedi and Sith Lords who dare to experience Star Wars races on both coasts will have the chance to take on the Kessel Run Challenge. Kessel Run Challenge runners can earn a commemorative "Coast to Coast'' medal inspired by the Millennium Falcon starship.
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Trip Planning for a runDisney Race Weekend

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In response to one of my recent half marathon blogs, Kristyn sent this comment: Enjoy your RunDisney posts. I am looking for recommendations on two topics if you can help me, Laura. I am doing my first event this fall at Wine and Dine. Can you do a blog on how you prepare for a … Continue reading "Trip Planning for a runDisney Race Weekend"
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2015 Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Half Marathon Recap

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Sunday, January 18 The alarm again went off at 3:30. This is starting to seem normal. That worries me. As usual, we had a light breakfast. Lee was unhappy to discover that, while we had started with two packets of coffee in our Studio, the remaining one was decaf. An uncaffeinated Lee is not a … Continue reading "2015 Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Half Marathon Recap"
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