runDisney and Runner's World partner on 2013 Marathon weekend events

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runDisney and Runner's World partner on 2013 Marathon weekend events

The 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon's featured events have been designated Runner's World Challenge events. Runners willing to fork over some big bucks will get a premium package including lodging and special private events.

Runner's World magazine designates a handful of races each year to provide special guidance and incentives to participants. The package for the Runner's World Challenge at Walt Disney World includes a three night stay at Disney's Yacht or Beach Club Resort, standard room, double occupancy, from January 11-14, 2013. Those signing up will also receive:

• Entry into the 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon, Half Marathon or Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge with preferred corral placement
  
• A 16-week training plan designed by the Runner's World experts, and "Chief Running Officer" Bart Yasso, who has coached hundreds of elites, celebs, and everyday runners
  
• Weekly e-mails from Yasso with guidance on training, nutrition, injury prevention, and motivation
  
• One year of access to the Runner's World Challenge experts on nutrition, training, and injury-prevention
  
• Access to a private Runner's World Challenge website, where you can connect with other runners training for the race
  
• Private packet pick-up and hospitality suite at the resort
  
• A commemorative 20th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend keepsake gift
  
• A copy of The Runner's World Complete Book of Running
  
• A Runner's World Challenge tech shirt
  
• A four-month premium membership to Runner's World Personal Trainer, the magazine's interactive training log
  
• Pre-race course strategy session with the Runner's World experts and editors (on the afternoon of January 11, 2013 for the Half Marathon/Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge runners, or on January 12, 2013 for the Marathon/Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge runners)
  
• Exclusive shakeout run with the Runner's World editors
  
• Entry to the Pasta in the Park Party on Saturday night, January 12, at Epcot with Runner's World VIPs & editors
  
• Private group motorcoach or similar transportation to and from the start and finish lines from the hotel (exact type and schedule of such transportation to be determined by Disney)
  
• Entry to the Race Retreat which includes pre and post race hot and cold beverages, dedicated stretching area, and private portalets & bag check, post-race buffet, massage and live results
  
• Post-race celebration on Sunday night at the Cool Down at Downtown Disney
  

If you've already purchased entry to the Marathon, Half Marathon or Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge, you will have your registration fee refunded if you purchase a Runner's World Challenge package. Packages start at $1,649.00 plus tax for the Marathon and Half Marathon and $1,899.00 plus tax for Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge.

Registration fees are nonrefundable. Registration is subject to availability. Dates, times, and prices are subject to change. All races and corral placement are subject to eligibility requirements and capacity limits.

More information is available at the runDisney or Runner's World websites, and you can register by calling (407) 939-7781.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/10059/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update

[Roller ... aka Ed 351]

Thanks, but no thanks. Now if they had a package that left lodging up to the subscriber and left off the three nights at Yacht or Beach Club ...