January 16, 1994 – The First Walt Disney World Marathon Takes Place
“Welcome to the 1994 inaugural Walt Disney World Marathon!”
On January 16,1994, 8,500 runners ran the very first Walt Disney World Marathon. The 26.2-mile run took place through the then-three theme parks, including normal and backstage roads. The winner was Leonid Shetsov of Russia with a time of 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 27 seconds. The event took off, and has grown significantly, adding several half-marathons and a 10-miler. The event celebrated its 20th anniversary in January 13, 2013, with a special medal created for the event.
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