On the 25th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon, Nick Hilton became the first American to win the popular race since 2004.He finished in 2:17:52 - more than two minutes ahead of Vanilson Neves of Sao Paulo (2:20:25) who was followed by Nicholas Caprario of Kansas City, Missouri (2:21:31).
This January runDisney celebrates the 10th anniversary of Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge. Runners participate in the half marathon on Saturday and the marathon on Sunday, 39.3 miles over 2-days. Once they cross the finish line of the marathon, they not only receive a marathon medal, but they also earn the commemorative anniversary Goofy medal. This one of a kind medal features a spinning Goofy in the middle and clearly commemorates the 10th anniversary.
This January runDisney celebrates the 10th anniversary of Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge. Runners participate in the half marathon on Saturday and the marathon on Sunday, 39.3 miles over 2-days. Once they cross the finish line of the marathon, they not only receive a marathon medal, but they also earn the commemorative anniversary Goofy … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals Revealed"
Runners taking part in the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend can add the ultimate finish to their experience -- the new Disney Castaway Cay Challenge, a joint venture by runDisney and Disney Cruise Line.
New medals include commemorative 10th anniversary Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge medal; Registration now open for all weekend events LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 22, 2014) – Who couldn’t use some more bling? All new medals await runners who complete races in the 2015 Walt Disney Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, January 7-11. Registration … Continue reading "All New Medals for Runners at 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend"
by Jamison Reynolds “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”-Steve Prefontaine On Sunday January 13th, my best was my worst. The 20th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World marathon was my most difficult run in the five or so years I have been pounding pavement. I simply crashed. I turned … Continue reading "The Gift"
We did it! The 2013 Goofy Challenge, and the 20th Walt Disney World Marathon! Though Sunday wasn’t quite as hot as they thought it might be (81 instead of 84) it was still a tough day to be running 26.2 miles. Very humid, too, and sunny, without the clouds I was hoping for, which just … Continue reading "2013 Marathon Weekend – Part 3 – Marathon"
The WDW Marathon will be celebrating 20 years with special entertainment along the 20th mile. The race is also taking some new paths which will include, for the first time, running in the WDW Speedway as well as the EPSN WWOS Stadium! If you want to get in on the fun, just sign up at … Continue reading "New Twists and Turns Coming to 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Course"