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Medal Monday has arrived a day early! We are 26 days away from “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” Check out some more reasons to join in on the celebration!
Marathon Weekend
What better way to celebrate the 50th Anniversary than running through the middle of the magic! Runners will get amazing entertainment and beautiful commemorative finisher medals.
At the time of this writing some Marathon Race Weekend Races still have spots available!
This year’s event themes feature Mickey Mouse and friends. These finisher medals showcase the characters in their EARidescent best.
Individual Race Medals
Disney Parks Blog shares with us the BLING that Marathon Weekend Runners will see as they cross that finish line.
Starting off the race weekend off on the right paw, Pluto joins runners for a ‘paws’itvely exciting event for the Walt Disney World 5K. This year’s medal features a Pluto-sized medal that spins within it.
As luck would have it, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit will be joining runners for the second event of the weekend, the Walt Disney World 10K. Watch Oswald hop along as he slides from left to right on the medal.
Why you oughtta… celebrate 25 years of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon with this year’s race highlighting our fine feathered friends, Donald and Daisy Duck. Show off both Donald and Daisy with this medal that spins from the middle.
Rounding out the magical miles-filled weekend, give a chEAR for our hosts Mickey and Minnie Mouse, joining runners for the Walt Disney World Marathon. Spin your medal from the middle to feature either of our Marathon Weekend hosts.
Challenge Medals
Runners taking on both the Walt Disney World Half and full Marathon in a 39.3-mile adventure can do so along with our pal, Goofy during the Goofy Race and a Half Challenge. In true Goofy form, things get a little wild with this medal as he spins around on the front side.
Challenge accepted. Runners who make their way through all four races, and 48.6 miles, can join Dopey and earn some serious bling during the Dopey Challenge.
Medal Reveal Video
Check out the video below featuring Matthew Hamel, runDisney Show Director. He shares how the Disney teams are bringing the magic of the 50th celebration to Marathon Weekend. This will be one amazing race weekend!
Will you be running during Marathon Weekend? What do you think of the medals? Let us know on the Kenny the Pirate Facebook page. Don’t forget to join the KtP crew page, too!
-Heather Alosa
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