Thousands Run In Annual Disney Marathon - Family News Story - WESH Orlando

Thousands of runners are taking part in the Walt Disney World marathon Sunday morning.

Athletes run for their place in the Disney record books, WESH 2 News reported.

It’s called a Magical 26 miles, and runners come from all over to experience Disney’s annual marathon.

“This is truly a family experience. the Walt Disney World Marathon offers something for everyone. It’s a destination race, so our runners bring their children, their parents,” Kathleen Duran, Disney Sports Area Manager, said.

Many athletes run the race for a cause or charity.

“We have over 4,000 runners representing charities… and on average our charities will raise $8 million,” Duran said.

Last year, the first place runner had a time of two hours and 19 minutes.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A dazzling new lighting spectacle is transforming the iconic Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort into a glimmering, shimmering ice palace at holiday time.

Bathed in more than 200,000 tiny white lights, the castle glows and glistens as “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish” delights Magic Kingdom guests nightly, starting Nov. 12.

“We are thrilled to be adding this brilliant new castle spectacle to the holiday festivities at Walt Disney World this season and for seasons to come,” said Francois Leroux, vice president of Walt Disney World Entertainment. “This glistening holiday enchantment creates perfect fairytale magic for this festive time of year.”

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