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Tunnels to Towers draws hundreds to Altamonte Springs 5K honoring 9/11 first responders
Read full article: Tunnels to Towers draws hundreds to Altamonte Springs 5K honoring 9/11 first respondersTunnel to Towers held its annual 5K in Altamonte Springs as a way to honor and remember the legacy of those who lost their lives responding to the tragedies on 9/11.
Final call for Universal Orlando’s ‘Epic Character Race’
Read full article: Final call for Universal Orlando’s ‘Epic Character Race’ORLANDO, Fla – Registration for Universal Orlando’s “Epic Character" races is about to reach the finish line. The theme park said the final day to register for the inaugural 5K and 10K races is January 29 at 12 p.m.Universal recently showed off the designs for the race medals. Runners in the 5K race will receive a 3D-sculpted silver medal featuring Shrek and Bumblebee, while runners in the 10K race will receive a 3D-sculpted gold medal featuring Blue, the Velociraptor, and a “Despicable Me” minion. Universal officials say runners will get a first-ever opportunity to race through Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure and snag a photo with some of the iconic characters. Both races start at 6:15 a.m.For runners looking to celebrate their “sweet” victory, exclusive 5K and 10K doughnuts will be available at Voodoo Doughnut at Universal CityWalk – featuring banana and peanut butter filling for a confectionery energy boost.
Disney Marathon brings in record number of runners; boosts economy
Read full article: Disney Marathon brings in record number of runners; boosts economyORLANDO, Fla. – According to officials at Walt Disney World, this year's Marathon Weekend will bring the most runners ever, injecting Central Florida's economy with millions of tourism dollars in a typically slow time. Faron Kelley, of runDisney, says nearly 70,000 runners are participating in the 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon this weekend. Marathon weekend at Disney World is almost triple the size in runners registered. 26,000 people are registered for the marathon, 25,000 for the half marathon and 10,000 each for the 5K and 10K. The half marathon takes place Saturday, while the marathon happens Sunday.