FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Capacity Field for 20th Anniversary
Walt Disney World Marathon to be Event's Largest Ever
Limited Space Still Available Through
Runner's World Challenge, Groups and Charities
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 7, 2012) – Less than five months after
registration began, the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon
presented by Cigna is sold out, marking one of the fastest sellouts in the
event's history.
More than 25,000 runners have registered for the Jan. 10-13 weekend event,
ensuring this will be the largest Disney marathon field ever, surpassing
the 23,000 runners who ran in the 2010 Disney Marathon.
Runners from around the country and beyond have been undoubtedly drawn to
the event because of several unique features tied to the 20th anniversary,
such as new course twists (the route goes through the Walt Disney World
Speedway and Champion Stadium), the new Mickey Mouse medal, the post-race
party at Downtown Disney and the chance to run with several celebrities who
have registered to run.
Runners still have a few opportunities to run in the Disney Marathon
through the Runner's World Challenge or by registering through a group or
charity. The Runner's World Challenge package, for instance, includes
several exclusive features such as training advice from Runner's World
editors, race registration and other VIP amenities. Interested runners can
sign up at Runnersworld.com or rundisney.com, as well as for the Walt
Disney World Half Marathon and Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge, which
involves running the half marathon and the marathon on consecutive days.
The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna will feature
events for the entire family such as Kids' Races throughout the weekend,
including the Mickey Mile, a Family Fun Run 5K on Friday, the Half Marathon
on Saturday and the Marathon on Sunday. The Health and Fitness Expo runs
throughout the weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and features
the latest in running technology and fashion, as well as renowned running
experts like Jeff Galloway, the official training consultant for runDIsney.
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.
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