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WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend XV - November E-Newsletter

Welcome WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon Weekend

Hello and welcome to the November issue of the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend XV E-Newsletter. We hope that you are excited to be a part of the 15th Anniversary Marathon celebration! Best of luck with your continued training. Please continue to check www.disneyworldmarathon.com for updates and alerts leading up to race day. We are looking forward to seeing you at the start line in January!

Race Updates - WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Program

Congratulations on registering to be a part of the 2008 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend. Registration is now closed. In the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon program, to be mailed out to all registered runners by November 16, participants will receive an official race number pick-up card and athlete waiver. All runners must bring the pick-up card, signed waiver and photo I.D. to the Expo in order to receive a race packet.

ChampionChip If you own or have recently purchased a ChampionChip, please review your Official Race Number Pick-up Card & Waiver when it arrives. Along with your name and address, you should find a seven (7) digit ChampionChip number printed on your Waiver. If that number is correct, then you are all set. If that number is not correct, please email us at disneysports@emmi.com. In your email, please include your full name, the event and your seven digit ChampionChip number, and we will update your file accordingly.

2008 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend ChampionChips are available for purchase online.

Disney's Wide World Of Sports® Training Programs!
Disney's Wide World Of Sports® has teamed up with Active Trainer coaches as well as coaches Jenny Hadfield and John "the Penguin" Bingham to create customized training programs for your race. These programs include: 5K, 10K, 15K, 1/2 marathon, marathon, and recovery walking and running training programs that are a balance of aerobic, anaerobic and cross-training workouts. From the first-timer to the seasoned veteran, you will find the right training program for you.
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Runners' Retreat

Are you looking for the ultimate way to experience the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend? Treat yourself before and after the race with a trip to the Runners' Retreat! There are a few spaces remaining for the Half Marathon only.

View more information on the Runners' Retreat Package

Grandstand Fan Package

Make sure that your friends and family watch the Marathon in style by purchasing the Grandstand Fan Package! Only a few spots are still available for the Half Marathon, so tell your friends and family to register soon to ensure their spot!

View more information on the Grandstand Fan Package

Updated Course Maps

View maps for the 2008 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend!

Walt Disney World® Marathon Map

Walt Disney World® Half Marathon Map

Commemorative Items

DoubleTake Images

DoubleTake Images is doing another in its series of

collectible posters that could feature your running picture.

Click here to view this year's poster. Any runner who

orders the poster is guaranteed to appear in it. But there

is limited space, so order as soon as possible.

ASI

Action Sports International (ASI) will photograph you throughout your magical journey to the finish line. Please visit www.asiphoto.com today for more information.

Crossing the Line Crossing the Line will be offering limited edition fine art prints and a family of personalized commemorative items based on original WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon artwork. View their full line of products and shop on-line now.

Fond Memories Graphic
Fond Memories Graphics preserves the memory of your achievement forever with a personalized shadow box or certificate plaque engraved with your name and chip time. Engrave your medal at the finish-line booth, chip times will be available! For more information, visit www.fondmemoriesgraphics.com.

Disney Sports Travel

This is a race where the fun doesn't have to end when you cross the finish line. There's never been a better time to bring the whole family to help celebrate your achievement! Book a 2008 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend Resort Package through Disney Sports Travel and stay right in the middle of the magic.

To book a package, email wdw.disney.sports.travel@disneysports.com , or call (407) 939-7810.

Featured Resort - Disney's All Star Resort

Get in the game, Disney's All Star Resort provide an atmosphere will everybody is a winner! Sports fans can celebrate the active life at this bright, whimsical complex that puts you right on the field as both participant and spectator in an all-star Resort experience. This Resort is located in the Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park area.

View more information on Disney's All Star Resort

Disney's Endurance Series DISNEYLAND ® HALF MARATHON - August 29-31, 2008 Tower of Terror 13K

The Happiest Race on Earth is back with another year of fun and excitement the whole family can enjoy! The 2008 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend is coming soon! The event will again take place over Labor Day Weekend - August 29-31 – however the half marathon is slated for Sunday instead of Monday in 2008.

For more information visit us on-line at disneylandhalfmarathon.com.

Thank You

Thank you again for registering to be a part of the 2008 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend. We are glad that you will be joining us for the 15th Anniversary of the Marathon. The celebration would not be the same without you. We can't wait to see you on the start line in January!