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Trip Planning for a runDisney Race Weekend

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
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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Runners with a Little Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust Can Fly Through a New Challenge at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Inaugural Pixie Dust Challenge newest twist for popular women-focused event; Registration opens August 12 ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 1, 2014) – The world’s most beloved fairy is offering runners a new adventure during the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort in 2015. The inaugural Pixie Dust Challenge, designed for runners with a pinch of … Continue reading "Runners with a Little Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust Can Fly Through a New Challenge at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend"
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2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – Part 2

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
This is it – the day of the Tinker Bell Half Marathon, and most importantly, our last morning of getting up insanely early for a while! Yay!!! We had moved to the Disney Vacation Club’s Villas at the Grand Californian on Saturday after the 10K, so we were even closer to the start line than … Continue reading "2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – Part 2"
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2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – Part 1

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Time for the third annual Tinker Bell Half Marathon weekend at Disneyland! Lee and I had run the first two, and we are trying to remain "perfect" for this race. Coming only a week after our Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World made this one a little more challenging this year - and if that weren't enough, we were also running the Inaugural Tinker Bell 10K on Saturday! That makes a total of 67.9 miles of racing in 11 days. OK, so maybe "racing" is a relative term...
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Princess Half Marathon Weekend Adds New Race, New Challenge and New Medals

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Women-focused event to offer 10K, new challenge and special-edition medals fit for a Princess; Special Princess and Tinker Bell half marathon registration available June 11 LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA (April 26, 2013) – Building on the success of its women-focused events, runDisney is broadening the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort … Continue reading "Princess Half Marathon Weekend Adds New Race, New Challenge and New Medals"
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Angela Escay Flies Through Tinker Bell Half Marathon, Sets Course Record

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Actor Sean Astin, “Biggest Loser” winner Ali Vincent among the more than 21,000 runners who took part in women-focused weekend of events centered on health, fitness and active lifestyles ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2013) – Angela Escay, from Carmichael, Calif., returned for her first race in three years following ankle surgery to win the Tinker … Continue reading "Angela Escay Flies Through Tinker Bell Half Marathon, Sets Course Record"
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2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon – Part 2

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Wow…it was a great morning! I think the Tinker Bell Half Marathon is now my favorite Disney race. Last year’s inaugural race was really good, but this year was even better. I finished in 2:36:07 (with lots of photo stops) and Lee finished in 2:23:37. Despite running Goofy last week we both felt really good … Continue reading "2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon – Part 2"
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2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon – Part 1

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Another weekend, another Disney race – different coast, though! We are back at Disneyland for the second annual Tinker Bell Half Marathon weekend. The Neverland Family 5K was this morning (Saturday), and the half marathon is tomorrow. We’re only doing the half marathon, though the 5K looks like it was a lot of fun! The … Continue reading "2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon – Part 1"
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CAPACITY FIELD SET TO FLY AT TINKER BELL HALF MARATHON AT DISNEYLAND THIS WEEKEND

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
More Than 19,500 Runners Participate in Weekend Races What: More than 14,000 mostly women runners (2,000 more than 2012) are set to run the Tinker Bell Half Marathon. This popular women-focused race sold out in 29 days. The 13.1-mile course takes runners through Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and the streets of Anaheim, and … Continue reading "CAPACITY FIELD SET TO FLY AT TINKER BELL HALF MARATHON AT DISNEYLAND THIS WEEKEND"
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Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon – The Details

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
The Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend took place at Disneyland January 27-29. The Health and Fitness Expo was on Friday and Saturday, the Never Land Family Fun Run 5K was Friday night, the kids’ races were Saturday morning, and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon was Sunday morning, starting at 5:45. This event was geared … Continue reading "Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon – The Details"
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