What is the Walt Disney World Marathon?

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This week marks the start of the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, an annual marathon operated by runDisney. The race has been held since 1994, making this year the 31st anniversary of the yearly event! But what exactly is the marathon and why is it so popular? Beginnings The first marathon was held in … Read more

PHOTOS: Fit2Run Returns to Disney Springs in New Location

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Fit2Run, which had a location in Disney Springs for several years before closing in November 2019, has reopened in a new spot. Fit2Run has taken over Lucky Brand’s old storefront. Lucky Brand closed in October of this year. Fit2Run is “the runner’s superstore.” Inside, you’ll find running gear for any ocassion. There’s a faux track … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Virtual Run Through the Disney Parks with Run The Impossible’s Treadmill Series

Are you looking for a new way to work out and get your Disney Parks fix while the parks are closed? Thankfully, the folks at Run The Impossible have created a video series that can take you on a treadmill tour of the parks and more! The Treadmill Series, available on YouTube, allows users to … Read more

The 10 runDisney Race Day Commandments

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It’s that time once again. The 2019 runDisney race season is on its way. As long time runners, we know that race day can be tremendously fun. Especially when the course takes you through Disney Parks. That being said, you should never forget that these are long runs (and some are insanely long). Despite the … Read more

PHOTOS: 5K ‘Fun Run’ Through Walt Disney Studios Park for Disneyland Paris Cast Members

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On May 29, Disneyland Paris organised a 5K ‘fun run’ through Walt Disney Studios Park and its backstage areas for cast members. The route started in front of Studio 1 and after that the first kilometer was almost entirely backstage. Runners entered the park again on the route of the Studio Tram Tour, that they … Read more

Downtown Disney to Get Runner’s Resource with Addition of Fit2Run Store

With half- and full-marathons within the Disney Parks, athletes and Disney fans can combine their two passions. These athletes will be pleased to hear that Fit2Run, a Runner’s Superstore, will be coming to Downtown Disney next month. Within this Superstore, Fit2Run salespeople can help you find your perfect fit in athletic trainers.  Fit2Run will also … Read more