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Disney's Minnie Marathon Weekend This Weekend at Walt Disney World

(May 1, 2008) Disney's Minnie Marathon weekend is this weekend. It includes an expo, 5k and 15k runs and Heelys Kids' Race & Roll events, taking place across the Walt Disney World Resort.

Here's what's in store:

  • Disney's Minnie Marathon Weekend Expo (May 2, 12 noon-7 p.m.; May 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Taking place at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, the Expo features representatives from the running industry exhibiting, answering questions and selling the latest in products and services.
  • Go Red for Women 5K (May 3, 7 a.m.). Runners and walkers will make their way around both Future World and World Showcase at Epcot, finishing just outside the theme park. All participants must be 8 years or older, and be able to maintain a 15-minute per mile pace. Entry fee is $35. The 5K benefits the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement.
  • Disney's Women Run the World 15K (May 4, 6:15 a.m.). After running through Disney's Animal Kingdom, race participants will chart a route through Disney's Hollywood Studios, past Disney's Yacht Club and Disney's Beach Club resorts and through Epcot. Runners must be 11 years or older and able to maintain a 15-minute per mile pace. Entry fee is $50.
  • Disney's Kids' Races presented by Heelys (May 3, 8:15 a.m.; May 4, 8:45 a.m.). The highlight of the races is the Heelys Kids' Race & Roll, where kids ages 8-14 can show off their skills while competing in a 200-meter combination race and obstacle course. Other events for children ages 11 and under range from the 800-meter run to the 100-meter dash. All Kids' Races will take place in the Epcot parking lot. Entry fee is $5.

For more information, visit www.disneyminniemarathon.com.

-- Posted May 1, 2008