Disney�s Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion To Provide Unique Test of Skills and Thrills

(February 25, 2008) Runners looking to test themselves beyond just physical endurance will find a unique test of skills � and thrills � in the inaugural Disney�s Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion in September.

Disney�s Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion is the first urban adventure race among Disney�s Endurance Series, offering a rare combination of physical and mental challenges that will require competitors to be quick on their feet � literally and figuratively. The nighttime event, which debuts Sept. 27 at Disney�s Animal Kingdom, will begin with a 5K run through the theme park, then transition to a fun obstacle course and finish with a scavenger hunt that will require a �passport,� creating the ultimate test of physical stamina as well as intellectual endurance along with a traditional dose of Disney magic.

�Disney�s Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion was created to offer runners a new experience, combining the best elements of some of our other endurance series races � running through a theme park and maneuvering through obstacles with a partner � and adding a scavenger hunt as an exciting new element at the end of the event,� said Kathleen Duran, Area Sports manager for Disney�s Wide World of Sports. �Creating the Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion adds another dimension to our Endurance Series, which continues to offer competitors of all ages and skill levels unforgettable endurance experiences.�

Participants can compete in various divisions � men�s individual, women�s individual, men�s team, women�s team and co-ed team � and can register now for the event online at www.disneyeverestchallenge.com. The registration fee is $195 for team entry and $100 for individuals. Each participant receives a one-day ticket to Disney�s Animal Kingdom or Epcot, a Champion performance apparel shirt, a finisher medal, as well as admission to the exclusive Expedition Everest Challenge post-event party hosted by Champion.

Disney�s Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion is part of Champion�s new �How To Play Weekend� at Disney, which includes Disney�s Mixed/Co-Ed Fall Festival adult slowpitch softball tournament Sept. 28-30.

Disney�s Endurance Series gives recreational athletes of all ages and abilities the chance to walk, jog, run and swim their way �around the world.� From running marathons to road races and triathlons, participating athletes from across the country and around the world compete to stay in shape, achieve personal-best times and often to raise charitable donations.

Popular Endurance Series events include the Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon (January), Disney�s Race for the Taste 10K (October) and The Twilight Zone� Tower of Terror 13K (October). For more information, please visit www.disneyenduranceseries.com.

-- Posted February 25, 2008