FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Runner's World and runDisney Partner on VIP Challenge Experience,
Training for 20th Anniversary Walt Disney Marathon Weekend
Disney Marathon, Half Marathon and Goofy Challenge Jan. 12-13, 2013
Become Part of Runner's World Challenge
JULY 9, 2012 – (New York and Lake Buena Vista, Fla.) - Imagine a weekend
where you run through Disney theme parks, experience Disney entertainment
and are rewarded with a unique Disney medal, all while running side-by-side
with Runner's World editors who helped you train and encouraged you along
the way.
The 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon, Half Marathon and Goofy's
Race and a Half Challenge, which are part of Walt Disney World Marathon
Weekend presented by Cigna, are the latest races to be designated Runner's
World Challenge events. Participants will virtually train with Runner's
World editors leading up to race weekend, and then on race weekend have the
opportunity to enjoy an exclusive VIP race experience with Runner's World
editors all hosted by runDisney at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando,
FL.
The weekend consists of the Half Marathon Jan. 12, 2013 and the Marathon
Jan. 13. Those who choose to can run the Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge,
where participants must complete the Half Marathon on Saturday, followed by
the Marathon on Sunday to qualify for Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge
medal.
More excitement awaits runners taking on the challenge of the Disney
Marathon, which marks two decades of magical miles of Disney entertainment,
one-of-a-kind medals and family memories. The 20th anniversary race will
feature a new course routing through the Walt Disney World Speedway and
Champion Stadium ballpark at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex;
enhanced entertainment at Mile 20 to celebrate the 20th anniversary; a
commemorative 20th anniversary Mickey Mouse medal and a new post-race party
in Downtown Disney.
Those interested in signing up can click on the Runner's World Challenge
icon at www.rundisney.com for registration information or can call
407-939-7781.
"We've planned 2013 to be the biggest year ever for the Runner's World
Challenge, and we're excited to be collaborating with a great new partner
for this kick off in January at Walt Disney World for the 20th anniversary
Disney Marathon Weekend," said David Willey Runner's World Editor-in-Chief
and Rodale Inc. Active Living Group General Manager. "Our editors are
already gearing up training plans, logging miles, and preparing for this
unique event. As with all of the Runner's World Challenges, our readers
can count on receiving expert advice and personal engagement with our
editors while training for this special weekend."
"The opportunity for our runners to have personal access to some of the
leading minds in the running industry through the Runner's World Challenge
is going to be hugely beneficial to anyone running our half marathon and
marathon that weekend,'' said Faron Kelley, Director of Sports Marketing
and Communication at Walt Disney World. "With so many races taking place
around the country, partnering with the running experts at Runner's World
will further differentiate our Disney Marathon Weekend and noticeably
enhance the overall race weekend experience for the thousands of runners
who are expected to participate in our 20th anniversary event next year."
Challenge participants will have exclusive access to a Challenge-only
website where they can ask questions that will be answered by Runner's
World editors. They can also share their best tips on nutrition, injury
prevention, health issues and other essential training topics as they get
ready to run at Disney.
This exclusive package created for participants in this special Runner's
World Challenge weekend at Walt Disney World includes:
·Entry into the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon, Half Marathon
or Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge with preferred corral placement
·Three night stay at Disney's Yacht or Beach Club Resort
·Private packet pick-up and hospitality suite at the resort
·Keepsake 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend gift
·A Runner's World Challenge tech shirt
·Course strategy session with the Runner's World experts and editors
·Exclusive shakeout run with the Runner's World editors
·Entry to the Pasta in the Park Party on Saturday night Jan. 12 at Epcot®
with Runner's World VIPs & editors
·Private transportation to and from the start and finish lines
·Entry to the Race Retreat which includes pre and post race hot and cold
beverages, dedicated stretching area, and private portalets & bag check,
post-race buffet, massage and live results
·Post-race celebration on Sunday night at the Cool Down at Downtown Disney
About runDisney
runDisney is a series of events providing runners unique opportunities to
run various distances through Disney theme parks. Race participants earn
Disney-themed medals, experience legendary Disney entertainment and guest
service and ultimately celebrate their accomplishments with a Disney
vacation. 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. Disneyland hosts the Tinker Bell Half Marathon
Weekend in January and the Disneyland Half Marathon in September during
Labor Day Weekend. More than 100,000 running enthusiasts participate in
runDisney events each year. For more information, visit rundisney.com and
follow us on Facebook (runDisney) and Twitter @runDisney.
About Runner's World
The mission of Rodale's Runner's World, recognized as the worldwide
authority on running information, is to inform, advise and motivate runners
of all ages and abilities. Named to Adweek's Hot List in 2011 and 2010,
Runner's World aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness
and performance goals while inspiring them with vivid, memorable
storytelling. Runner's World offers the award-winning Runner's World
Challenge, allowing readers to interact with editors while training for
races and run races with the magazine's staff, and the brand recently
launched the Runner's World Half Marathon and Running Festival, to be held
in Bethlehem, PA, Oct. 19-21 (www.RunnersworldHalf.com). Runner's World
publishes 15 international editions: Australia/New Zealand, Belgium,
Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Philippines,
Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States.
For up-to-date running news, visit www.runnersworld.com, and get instant
updates on Twitter (@runnersworld) and Facebook (Runner's World Magazine).
Runner's World is also available as a mobile app on the iPhone and iPad.
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