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A field of 24,000 is registered for the 12th annual Walt Disney
World Marathon and Half Marathon set for Jan. 9 over a course that
includes portions of the four theme parks at the Central Florida
destination resort. Both races begin at 6 a.m. outside the gates
of Epcot.
The marathon and half marathon are part of an entire running weekend
at Disney that also includes the popular FamilyFun Magazine 5K and
Kids Races on Jan. 8, and the two-day Disney's Health and Fitness
Expo presented by Tylenol 8 Hour on Jan. 7-8. The Expo will be held
at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and will feature seminars
on running, nutrition and overall health and fitness. The event
will also showcase the latest running and fitness products. (Admission
to the Expo is free on both days).
Registration remains open for the 5K and kids races at www.disneyworldmarathon.com
but registration is closed for the 2005 marathon and half marathon.
Registration for the 2006 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (Jan.
6-8 2006) begins Jan. 10, 2005 at www.disneyworldmarathon.com.
Special Walt Disney World Resort Marathon packages are available
for registered runners, family members, and friends through Disney
Sports Travel by calling 407-939-7810 or a
travel agent. Guests may also contact Disney Sports Travel by
e-mail at wdw.disney.sports.travel@disney.com.
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