“Star Wars Half Marathon – the Dark Side.”

The force has awakened at Walt Disney World® Resort as runDisney announces a new addition to its portfolio – “Star Wars Half Marathon – the Dark Side.”

This intergalactic quest through the Walt Disney World Resort blasts off April 14-17, 2016 and channels the Dark Side of the Force. Events include a 5K, 10K, kids’ races and half marathon. There will also be a Star Wars Dark Side Challenge — running the 10K and the half marathon on consecutive days – that offers each finisher a Death Star-themed medal.

Runners who join the Galactic Empire will enjoy a true Star Wars experience, including Dark Side-inspired medals and merchandise throughout the weekend.

The new race follows the debut of the popular Star Wars-themed race at Disneyland®  Resort, which will return in January as the “Star Wars Half Marathon – the Light Side”.

Guests who dare to experience both Star Wars races will have the chance to take on the Kessel Run Challenge — completing the Star Wars half marathon missions on both coasts. Kessel Run Challenge runners can earn a commemorative "Coast to Coast'' medal inspired by the Millennium Falcon starship.

Registration for “Star Wars Half Marathon – the Dark Side” opens Sept. 22, 2015 at noon ET.

More Than 700 Compete in Inaugural Castaway Cay Challenge

Recently posted on the Disney Parks Blog...Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line, shares this info:

Today was an exciting day for Disney Cruise Line and runDisney! More than 700 runners completed the inaugural Castaway Cay Challenge, earning the highly prized medal for this first-ever competition.


This event was the first of its kind to be held amid the swaying palm trees and turquoise waters of a private island paradise. Disney cruisers followed a special 5K course throughout Castaway Cay, enjoying unique photo opps and friendly greetings along the way …


To be eligible for the challenge, runners had to complete any Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend race with a distance of 5K or longer this past weekend. Then they had a few days to rest up, relaxing aboard the Disney Dream, before running through paradise (literally)! The voyage also featured special activities, speakers and merchandise designed for the Castaway Cay Challenge participants.
The next Castaway Cay Challenge takes place following the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend during the four-night cruise aboard the Disney Dream departing February 23. Hope to “run” into you there!

Disneyland Half Marathon and Double Dumbo Dare

DISNEYLAND® HALF MARATHON WEEKEND ON SALE TODAY!
August 28-August 31, 2014

Join us for the Happiest Race on Earth, the Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend August 28-August 31, 2014. The Half Marathon takes you on a thrilling course throughout the Disneyland® Resort, into the streets of Anaheim, and through Angel Stadium.

Can't run a Half Marathon? Don't worry! We also have our Disneyland® 5K and 10K races that you can sign up for with more of the excitement!

Plus, those looking for an extra challenge, sign up for the Dumbo Double Dare where you'll run the 10K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday for a total of 19.3 miles. Those who complete this challenge will receive a special Dumbo Double Dare Finisher Medal, in addition to the 10K and Half Marathon Finisher Medals.

The Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend sold out in record time last year, so don't be bashful and register today!

You can runDisney with Main Street Memories!

runDisney meetup

runDisney meetup

Princess Half Marathon Weekend

A little jaunt thru EPCOT with runDisney's expert Jeff Galloway!!

Too much fun!

So you wanna runDisney?

The Happiest Race on Earth!!!

If you were thinking about it, and just not sure "if you can do it"----well, the answer is YES YOU CAN!!!

Let's see if we can help, with a few tips!


Pick a Race and Set a Goal:

Start from the beginning. If you aren't running at all yet, then maybe you should consider a Royal Family 5k.

Or, if know you want to do the Disney Full Marathon, well, that is good too!

No matter which race you choose, make sure to train properly, from where you are now!

There are many websites out there, with professional programs, designed specifically for you.

Don't try to re-invent the wheel. They are professionals. Listen to them.

Here are a few I recommend:

Couch to the 5k

Jeff Galloway

Marathon Rookie

Any of these will work, if you start the plan, and stick to it!


Train Properly

Along with a training program, you need to train properly.

Get a good pair of running shoes. No. Not just some you picked up at Academy or Sports Authority. No, go to a local running store, and get "fitted" for the proper shoe. And make sure that they watch you walk, or even watch you run, and know just how you are going to "wear" on your shoes.

And yes, they are more expensive, but this price is worth it for injury free, good feeling legs after each run.

Make sure to do things like hydrate and carb-load if necessary.

Train properly. Train smart.

**Remember this: you would NOT let your kids go do something crazy, like run a marathon. You would get them ALL of the gear they needed. You would buy them protein shakes, and energy bars. You would buy them the perfect clothing for that specific weather.

Treat yourself the same way. Take care of yourself while you train, and on race day.

You will be glad you did!

Bring a friend along for the journey!

You are MUCH more likely to finish the task at hand if you have a friend to help keep you accountable, and if you have someone to train those long miles with.

So, ask your hubby, ask your girlfriend....or if you can't find anyone, go join a local running club!

Or heck...call me...I'm probably training for that run anyways, I'll be glad to run thru the Castle with you :)

Plan ahead or better yet, let Main Street Memories help you plan ahead :)

Don't go into this blind. There are a lot of details that go into planning a runDisney vacation.

Let us help you! We, at Main Street Memories, have run every single race in the runDisney series, and we are here to help you with all of that knowledge and experience.

You will need to stay at a "host resort" to make transportation easier on race day, and to and from the expo!

You will want to make sure that you have all of the times correct. When to be at the expo, when to pick up your packet, when to be in your race corral, etc

There are lots of details that go into this and you don't want to train for weeks on end, only to discover that you missed out on something fabulous!

And at the end, when you come to the Hallelujah Choir, it will make all of the training, and rainy days, and sleepless nights, and tired days, and aching muscles all worth it!!!

Go get the runDisney bling!!!

Tinkerbell Half Marathon - Disneyland 2013

Registration Opens Today!!

**But before you read it, you should know! This is a SUPER fun race thru Anaheim and Disneyland park!

And as always, RunDisney does NOT disappoint with all of their attention to detail!

Runners Get Second Chance to Earn Their “Fairy Wings’’ at Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort

Registration opens today for the second annual event Jan. 18-20, 2013; nearly 20,000 runners expected to sign up for the women-focused weekend of events centered on health, fitness and active lifestyles

ANAHEIM, Ca. (June 12, 2012) — Starting today, runners interested in earning their ‘fairy wings’’ can sign up for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort in January.
Registration is open at www.runDisney.com for runners interested in the weekend of events aimed at health, fitness and active lifestyles for women and girls. The second annual runDisney race weekend, scheduled for Jan. 18-20, will again be anchored by the 13.1-mile half marathon through Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park - including the new Cars Land - and the streets of Anaheim. The half marathon course will include music, entertainment and Disney characters at various junctures as well as runners in colorful Tinker Bell costumes. Runners who finish the half marathon will receive a Tinker Bell medal with its own set of wings.
The race weekend, hosted by Disneyland Resort and the City of Anaheim, features a variety of events, including The Never Land Family Fun 5K and the runDisney Kids’ races on Saturday (Jan. 19), and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon on Sunday (Jan. 20). There will also be a health and fitness expo Friday and Saturday (Jan. 18-19) showcasing the latest running merchandise, as well as guest speakers – all geared toward women.
The Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend is one of two women-focused event weekends in the runDisney series along with Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, which takes place every spring at Walt Disney World Resort.  Both event weekends are among the largest women-specific events in the country.

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About runDisney
runDisney is a series of events providing runners unique opportunities to run through Disney theme parks.  Race participants earn Disney-themed medals, experience legendary Disney entertainment and guest service and ultimately celebrate their accomplishments with a Disney vacation.  The original event in the series, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, celebrates its 20th year in 2013 and takes place in January followed by the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend in February, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler in September and the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend in November.  Disneyland hosts the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend in January and the Disneyland Half Marathon in September during Labor Day Weekend.  More than 100,000 running enthusiasts participate in runDisney events each year. For more information, visit runDisney.com and follow us on Facebook (runDisney) and Twitter @DisneySports.
 

Disney's Princess Marathon Medal

Main Street Memories 365 - Tower of Terror 10 miler

Are you a runner? Do you "want" to be a runner? Or are you a walker! All RunDisney races are setup for runners and walkers alike!

These are the Happiest Miles on Earth, and you will not regret participating in a RunDisney event.

We double-dare you to brave dark and ghostly streets haunted by Disney villains. Your commemorative medal announces your towering triumph as you ride thrilling Disney's Hollywood Studios attractions till 3:00 a.m.!

More information will be shared about this thrilling nighttime race soon, so keep checking back for updates from the fifth dimension.

SAVE THE DATE! You can make your thrilling reservations starting February 14, 2012 at runDisney.com.

Main Street Memories 365 - Disney's Coast to Coast Challenge

Disney's Coast to Coast Challenge:

Do you want the ultimate test in endurance with a Disney twist? Then join the runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge! If you complete a runDisney half marathon or marathon at the Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort in the same calendar year, then you will receive an additional medal commemorating your achievement!

1) Complete one of the following runDisney Races at the Walt Disney World® Resort: - Walt Disney World® Marathon - Walt Disney World® Marathon Relay - Walt Disney World® Half Marathon - Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge - Disney's Princess Half Marathon - Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

AND

2) Complete one of the following runDisney Races at Disneyland® Resort: - Tinker Bell Half Marathon - Disneyland® Half Marathon

You are automatically entered into the Coast to Coast Race Challenge when you register and complete the required combination of races. Travel West to East or East to West, you choose how to earn your Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal, but you must complete one race at the Walt Disney World® Resort and one race at the Disneyland® Resort. You must have an official time for each of the events that you complete and each event must be either a half marathon or marathon. You will receive your medal after completing the second leg of your Coast to Coast Race Challenge. Limit one medal per runner per calendar year.

Sign up to start your challenge today!Click here to get started!



Main Street Memories 365 - Princess Half Marathon

One of the best Girl Weekends by far, is Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend.

Princess come from near and far to set out on the roads of Walt Disney World for 13.1 miles of Royal Fun!

You will meet Princes and Princesses along the way, and maybe even a few villans.


So, grab a girlfriend, or 5, and come RunDisney!

You will NOT regret it!

A fun weekend is always on the agenda!!!!

And when you cross the finish line, and they place that Gold Tiara Medal around your neck....ahhhhh.....best feeling in the world!

**And, we at Main Street Memories have packages available with your resort room and your park tickets, as well as dining plan! Give us a call today to join in the fun!!