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(Nov. 5, 2023) Ian Borderlon of Orlando, Fla. wins the 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon for a second year in a row. He finished with a time of 1:11:38, cruising to the finish line nearly two minutes ahead of the rest of the field at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (

Disney Diary StaffNovember 5, 2023

Orlando runner dominates Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon again

Ian Bordelon needs no convincing when it comes to the enchantment of Walt Disney World Resort, which lies just minutes…

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(Nov. 3, 2023) Zach Bernstein, a below-the-knee amputee, completed the Disney Wine & Dine 5K at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., one year after his leg was amputated due to complications from a foot injury. This is the first race event for the Central Florida resident since losing his leg. (Kenton Phillips, photographer)

Steve LiebmanNovember 5, 2023

Florida amputee sheds 175 pounds to conquer Wine & Dine 5K

In an awe-inspiring feat of determination, Zach Bernstein, a former 500-pound individual who lost his leg following a devastating accident,…

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Steve LiebmanOctober 30, 2023

runDisney adds Halloween Half Marathon in Disneyland for 2024

A new running event is coming to Disneyland in 2024 — the Halloween Half Marathon Weekend. Taking place Sept. 5-8,…

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Disney Diary StaffOctober 19, 2023

Here’s the 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon merch that’s coming

The first event of the new runDisney season is a few weeks away and the Disney is providing us a…

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Steve LiebmanJuly 14, 2023

2023 Wine & Dine Half Marathon medals revealed

The finisher medals for this year’s 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend have been released and are inspired…

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Disney Diary StaffJune 3, 2023

2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon race themes revealed

Registration for the 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend takes place later this month and runDisney is now revealing the…

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Disney Diary StaffMarch 29, 2023

runDisney using virtual queues for merchandise on first day of race weekends

Purchasing official run weekend merchandise can lead to long lines. Now, runDisney will try to give participants a little break…

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adminFebruary 25, 2023

Daddy-daughter duo complete Disney Princess 5K after ‘miracle’ car crash recovery

The head-on car accident in June 2022 was horrific. It nearly left 7-year-old Brooklyn Harrison unable to walk and with…

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Olympic track and field champion and reality TV star Sanya Richards-Ross completed the Disney Wine& Dine 5K. (Photo by Courtney Kiefer/Disney).

Steve LiebmanNovember 6, 2022

Olympic champ Sanya Richards-Ross finishes her first 5K at Disney World

Track and field champion and reality TV star Sanya Richards-Ross known for her gold medal 400-meter sprint performances in the…

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Steve LiebmanAugust 11, 2022

runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend returns in April 2023

The newest running event at Walt Disney World – runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend – will return next year in April…