Tag: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

runDisney announces new registration dates for 2019 races at Walt Disney World

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Earlier this spring, runDisney put its registration on hold for 2019 events, saying it would be introducing a new process. That meant that all those registration dates that devoted runners had planned their schedules around being in front of a computer or on a device would change, too. We finally have the new registration dates. … Continue reading "runDisney announces new registration dates for 2019 races at Walt Disney World"
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What happens when runDisney cancels a half marathon at Walt Disney World?

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On Friday, runDisney announced a rare decision to cancel one of its races because of weather. The half marathon, part of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, was scheduled to start at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, and the anticipated weather was looking pretty dicey with a line of thunderstorms from the country’s winter weather expected to cross … Continue reading "What happens when runDisney cancels a half marathon at Walt Disney World?"
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You finished your runDisney race. Now what?

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runDisney's biggest race weekend of the year, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, kicks off tomorrow. Runners will tackle a 5K, 10K, half marathon or full marathon - or a combination of races - early in the morning. In general, they finish before the theme parks open, so what do runners like to do before they hit the rides and attractions? If you're new to Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, here are some suggestions.
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New Balance unveils its 2017 runDisney collection of running shoes

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Shoemaker New Balance unveiled its much-anticipated designs for its 2017 runDisney collection on Thursday. Typically, the reveal comes during the week before the first running event of the year, which is the series of races at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in January. In past years, the color and design of each shoe was … Continue reading "New Balance unveils its 2017 runDisney collection of running shoes"
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Tips for registering for runDisney races

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My husband has enjoyed running for a long time, but my 12-year-old son’s newfound interest in the sport has opened our eyes to runDisney races. With his love of Disney and our proximity to Walt Disney World, my son naturally wanted his first races to be runDisney 5Ks. My family is far from unique in … Continue reading "Tips for registering for runDisney races"
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New Balance releases 2015 Limited Edition runDisney shoes today

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Runners -- and a good number of spectators -- heading to Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend have been waiting eagerly for New Balance to release the 2015 design for its Limited Edition runDisney shoes that will be sold at the Expo, beginning today. They finally got a glimpse of the sneakers on Tuesday, and judging from an abundance of comments on several online message boards, many were disappointed with this year’s design.
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What to know about traffic and crowds during Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

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Planning to visit Walt Disney World this week, either as a day guest or during a multiday vacation? You probably already know this week is Marathon Weekend -- the largest runDisney event of the year -- at the resort. That doesn't necessarily mean you should avoid the theme parks, however, if you aren't participating. Here's what you need to know before you step foot on Disney property, though. Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend takes place Wednesday, Jan. 7, through Sunday, Jun. 11. The aspect that most affects visitors is not the crowds but rather the vehicular traffic around the various parks.
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