Ron Wertley took on the Walt Disney World Marathon’s Dopey Challenge – running the 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon – in successive days and that would be impressive on its own if that were all there was to his story. But it’s not. There’s so much more. Wertley completed the Dopey Challenge –…
Disney and Chiquita Team Up to Implement Banana Peel Recycling Program as Part of Commitment to Sustainability Chiquita Brands International, is proud to announce its continued support for the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend. As the official banana sponsor of the race weekend, Chiquita will donate more than 100,000 bananas to runners and spectators…
Are you ready to run? The official runDisney 2019-20 Event calendar is here! It is important to note the change in on-sale time. On Sale All event registrations will now start at 10 am EST. Mark your dates now! Tip: Mark your calendar for the registration date and be ready to register as soon as it opens….
Runners Will Channel The Force This Weekend at the 3rd Annual Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side at Walt Disney World Resort More than 16,000 runners from Florida are expected to be among the 43,500 runners participating in race weekend events Runners will get a chance to embrace their ‘’dark side’’ this weekend…
**UPDATED 1/24/17: Be sure to check out the FULL 2017-18 event calendar with registration dates HERE. Look HERE for Passholder/DVC Early registration dates ***UPDATED 3/9/17: Per runDisney’s Facebook post on 3/8, “Registration for Star Wars Half Marathon at Disneyland has been temporarily postponed and will open at a later date. Updated information regarding early and…
Did you participate in the runDisney Virtual Running Shorts series this past year? Since it was a hit, 2017 is already being planned – and it looks like Pluto just might be the theme of this year’s medals! We will keep our eye out for registration dates and share them. Here is the latest…
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! Happy Mother’s Day to all of our NDM’s! We hope your day was sprinkled with Pixie Dust & enjoyed! If you celebrated your special day Disney style, at home…
April 14-17, 2016 was The Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – The Dark Side at Walt Disney World! This is my recap video. Family, friends, and members of the #TeamrunDisney Facebook group submitted their pictures to me to make this video. To those who participated in the race weekend, I hope this video…
It’s the Disney Driven Week In Review! We understand that life keeps you busy, so here is a list of what you may have missed! The writers and staff of the Disney Driven Life wish you and your families a blessed and wonderful Passover and Easter! Happy Spring to all of our readers! Have…
**Annual Passholder/DVC Member Early registration begins Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 12 noon ET/9am PT New 10K race, new half marathon course and new Challenge event being served up as part of extended race weekend; Registration opens March 29 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is getting…
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Former soccer player Shannon Crawford from Bronxville, NY notches first half marathon title; More than 24,000 mostly-women runners participate in 13.1-mile race through Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – If soccer had any chance of staying near and dear to Shannon Crawford’s heart, those hopes likely disappeared in a cloud of…
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Just days before one of the biggest events hosted by runDisney, a very unfortunate email was sent out, redefining costume guidelines for all runDisney events. When the parks had implemented the changes just before the holidays, many speculated that runDisney would follow suit. As of today. January 6, 2016, the days of unique costumes…
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Meet Kayla. I recently found her Facebook page and decided to try some of her Disney inspired headbands and 6 headbands later I must share this find with you all. Jill: When did you start Magic Headbands? Kayla: Magic Headbands really started in October 2014 when I made them for my sister-in-law, my daughter,…
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**3/8/16 – UPDATED DATES per runDisney The 2016-17 runDisney Calendar was shared on runDisney’s Facebook page earlier today! Here are the race and general public sign up dates: Tip: Mark your calendar for the registration date and be ready to register as soon as it opens. Some races sell out almost immediately so…
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As many of you know, the running world has exploded over the last several years. Disney was definitely doing the right thing at the right time, as Walt Disney World has become a running mecca of sorts. I have many friends who “Run Disney” and their skill ranges from 5 and 10Ks to the…
