Registration is now open for the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend! Coming November 9 & 10, 2012 Join runDisney for a special event that brings the spectacle of the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival together with the magic of a Disney race. Start out by running through
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Rachel Booth Claims Disney’s Princess Half Marathon and Historic “Coast to Coast” Victory
Rachel Booth sure knows how to make an entrance. Her first race at Walt Disney World Resort was one for the record books. Booth of Mandeville, La., led from start to finish Sunday to win Disney’s Princess Half Marathon in record time (1:18:11). On top of that, Booth, the first
Another Sold Out Field to Compete in Princess Half Marathon Weekend
For the fourth straight year, a capacity field is expected to take part this weekend in Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, the largest women-specific event in the nation. More than 27,000 registered runners – 5,000 more than last year – will run in a variety of events at Walt Disney
Events & Attractions Coming to Disney World in January/February 2012
Sorcerers Invade the Magic Kingdom in Early 2012 In an all-new interactive experience, “Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom,” Merlin the magician will recruit guests as apprentice sorcerers to undertake missions to subdue villains and ne’er do wells. Armed with magic spells in the form of special cards, guests must search
Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend Celebrates Women’s Health, Active Lifestyle in February 2012
Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend brings women of all ages together to participate in a magical event designed just for them. The Disney Princesses are the inspiration for the weekend’s events and focuses on the attributes every princess possesses: commitment, courage, determination, fantasy, perseverance, and strength. The event will take place
Running out of time to Run!
It’s now less than a month away from the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend 2012, and unlike the inaugural Tinkerbell Half Marathon at Disneyland, the Walt Disney World weekend still has a few available spots! If you’re a runner or are considering becoming a runner, Walt Disney World is a
Wounded Veteran Prevails Over Physical Disabilities to Compete in Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Michael Fradera, one of 55,000 competitors training for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna in January 2012, was forever changed in August 2007 when his armored vehicle hit a roadside bomb during a routine patrol near Bagdad. The former Marine and Army veteran, who lost both of his
They Ate, They Drank and They Ran at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Several runners got the experience of a lifetime during our “Meet Up, Eat Up” at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon this past weekend. On a beautiful Friday morning as the sun had just begun to rise, the 25 participants received personalized instruction from renowned Olympic track coach Brooks
Get Active: A month of Giveaways on Chip and Company!
You may or may not have read the article about how Chip and Co and Tips from the Disney Diva has put together a “team” for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend Feb 25-26, 2012. If you did not you really should read it HERE, because we’d love to have you
Runner’s World – Run With Clif Bar Sweepstakes
Attention Disney World Marathon Runners! Enter Runner’s World’s Run With Clif Bar Sweepstakes for your chance to win a trip to Florida to compete in the 2012 Walt Disney World Marathon, a prize worth $1,500. Click here to learn more and to enter. Related articles Sweepstakes: Enter daily for
Highlights from Disneyland Half Marathon 2011
Highlights from the 6th Annual Disneyland Half Marathon on September 4, 2011. Soundbites from winners as well as Drew Carey who ran this year’s race. 2011 Results Disneyland Half Marathon Military Results Running Club Results Related articles Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal Unveiled (chipandco.com) Celebs, Promotions and New Medals
Marathon Training – Getting the Family Involved
One of the best aspects of training for a big race is getting your family/friends involved. For me, I convinced my husband to train with me. Of course, with a child under 1 at home, that meant that we trained on similar schedules, but on different days so neither of
Disney World Marathon Training – Runner Question
Cheryl asked: We’re running in the WDW Half Marathon 2012 and aren’t sure how to plan our trip. Should we fly down early and visit the parks, or stay after and visit then? Is it better to be at Disney before or after marathon weekend? Cheryl, I’m glad you asked!
2012 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend Registration Now Open
Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend – February 24-26, 2012 Fairytales do come true. One mile at a time. Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend brings women of all ages together to participate in a magical event designed just for them. The Disney Princesses are the inspiration for the weekend’s events and
