Posted on Sunday, 8th January 2012 by Dave Parfitt

During this first full weekend of 2012, distance runners from around the world flocked to Walt Disney World for what has become one of the largest weekend of races in the country.  Over 56,000 people registered for one of the Disney races including: 8,000 in Friday’s Family Fiesta 5K, 26,500 in Saturday’s half marathon, and [...]

Tags: Adriano Bastos, Ethan Zohn, Fredison Costa, Half Marathon, marathon, RunDisney, running, Survivor, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, WISH forum, WISH Racing Team
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Posted on Tuesday, 11th January 2011 by Dave Parfitt

Saturday, January 8 the Walt Disney World Half Marathon took place.  An early morning tour of 2 of the 4 Disney theme parks, the half marathon course started right outside Epcot, went up to and through the Magic Kingdom, and ended back at Epcot.  27,000 runners (a new record) signed up for the race, and you [...]

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Posted on Wednesday, 16th June 2010 by Dave Parfitt

The Expedition Everest Challenge took place on Saturday, June 12.  DISboards member and W.I.S.H. (We’re Inspired to Stay Healthy) Racing Team Runner Becky Dougherty (DISboards username Lexxiefern) took second place in the individual women category.  Continue after the break for a full race report.

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Posted on Saturday, 23rd January 2010 by Dave Parfitt

We’re three weeks into January.  Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year?  Maybe you vowed to get in shape or exercise?  Maybe your sights were set a little higher… maybe you plan on using one of the races held at Walt Disney World such as the Princess Half Marathon, Muddy Buddy, Inaugural Wine [...]

Tags: DIS Interview, Disney Endurance, Health and Fitness Expo, John Bingham, marathon, race, RunDisney, running, WISH forum
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