Get 'in line' for upcoming inline marathon
Date: 01/28/2003
Inline skaters will "skate around the world" on March 30 in the first Walt Disney World Inline Marathon, a 26.2-mile inline skating event that will wind through Walt Disney World theme parks and resort areas.
Disney Sports Attractions created the marathon in conjunction with the International Inline Skating Association. USA Roller Sports, a non-profit organization that develops programs, competitions and awareness of roller sports, recently was announced as the marathon's sanctioning body.
The half-marathon course will start at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, pass through the Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's BoardWalk and Epcot, and circle back to the sports complex. Full-marathon participants will complete a second loop for a total distance of 26.2 miles.
Skaters of all abilities can register online at www.disneyworldsports.com on the Internet or print an application from the Web site for mailing. The full marathon costs $70 until March 1 and $80 from March 2-29. The half marathon costs $45 until March 1 and $55 from March 2-29.
Skaters must be at least 13 years old to participate. The race will incorporate separate starts for professional, master, advanced and recreational/fitness skaters. Competition between skating clubs also may be incorporated.
The All Star Kids Classic on March 29 includes 100-, 400- and 1600-meter inline dashes for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. Registration is available online or from 10 a.m.-noon on race day. The $5 entry fee is non-refundable.
For more information, visit www.disneyworldsports.com on the Internet.
from Eyes and Ears
Date: 01/28/2003
Inline skaters will "skate around the world" on March 30 in the first Walt Disney World Inline Marathon, a 26.2-mile inline skating event that will wind through Walt Disney World theme parks and resort areas.
Disney Sports Attractions created the marathon in conjunction with the International Inline Skating Association. USA Roller Sports, a non-profit organization that develops programs, competitions and awareness of roller sports, recently was announced as the marathon's sanctioning body.
The half-marathon course will start at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, pass through the Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's BoardWalk and Epcot, and circle back to the sports complex. Full-marathon participants will complete a second loop for a total distance of 26.2 miles.
Skaters of all abilities can register online at www.disneyworldsports.com on the Internet or print an application from the Web site for mailing. The full marathon costs $70 until March 1 and $80 from March 2-29. The half marathon costs $45 until March 1 and $55 from March 2-29.
Skaters must be at least 13 years old to participate. The race will incorporate separate starts for professional, master, advanced and recreational/fitness skaters. Competition between skating clubs also may be incorporated.
The All Star Kids Classic on March 29 includes 100-, 400- and 1600-meter inline dashes for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. Registration is available online or from 10 a.m.-noon on race day. The $5 entry fee is non-refundable.
For more information, visit www.disneyworldsports.com on the Internet.
from Eyes and Ears
