Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Posted Thursday, 22 December, 2005
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend returns to the Walt Disney World Resort in early January and, for the first time ever, participants in the prestigious 13th annual event will have a chance to get a little...well... "goofy."
A new, split-day format has the marathon and half marathon taking place on separate days, allowing runners the opportunity to complete Goofy's Race-and-a-Half Challenge, running both events - and all 39.3 miles - in one weekend. Nearly 3,000 athletes have registered to participate in the Challenge and finishers will receive a new, specially designed Goofy Medal.
An event-record 30,000 athletes are registered for both Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events, including 16,000 for the half-marathon on Jan. 7 and 14,000 for the marathon on Jan. 8. Registration closed in September.
The Walt Disney World Marathon has long been a favorite among distance runners. The popular 26.2-mile trek takes runners on a magical journey through from the starting line at Epcot through the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Animal Kingdom Park and Disney-MGM Studios before returning to Epcot for an exhilarating finish.
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend also features Disney's Fun Run 5K and Kids Races on Jan. 7 and Disney's Health and Fitness Expo at The Milk House at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex on Jan. 5-7. A three-day celebration of health and fitness, Disney's Health and Fitness Expo involves celebrity runner appearances and seminars on training, racing and nutrition, along with the opportunity to experience the latest in running and fitness equipment.
For more detailed information, and to apply for media credentials, please visit www.wdwpress.com/marathon.
Note: Registration for the 2007 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend ( Jan. 5-7, 2007) begins Jan. 9, 2006 at www.disneyworldmarathon.com.
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