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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- (February 25, 2008) - Runners looking to test themselves beyond just physical endurance will find a unique test of skills - and thrills - in the inaugural Disney's Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion in September.
Disney's Expedition Everest Challenge is the first urban adventure race among Disney's Endurance Series, offering a rare combination of physical and mental challenges that will require competitors to be quick on their feet - literally and figuratively. The nighttime event, which debuts Saturday, September 27 at Disney's Animal Kingdom, will begin with a 5K run through the theme park, then transition to a fun obstacle course and finish with a scavenger hunt that will require a "passport", creating the ultimate test of physical stamina as well as intellectual endurance along with a traditional dose of Disney magic.
"Disney's Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion was created to offer runners a new experience, combining the best elements of some of our other endurance series races - running through a theme park and maneuvering through obstacles with a partner - and adding a scavenger hunt as an exciting new element at the end of the event," said Kathleen Duran, Area Sports manager for Disney's Wide World of Sports. "Creating the Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion adds another dimension to our Endurance Series, which continues to offer competitors of all ages and skill levels unforgettable endurance experiences."
Participants can compete in various divisions - men's individual, women's individual, men's team, women's team and co-ed team - and can register now for the event online at DisneyEverestChallenge.com. The registration fee is $195 for team entry and $100 for individuals. Each participant receives a one-day ticket to Disney's Animal Kingdom or Epcot, a Champion performance apparel shirt, a finisher medal, as well as admission to the exclusive Expedition Everest Challenge post-event party hosted by Champion.
Disney's Expedition Everest Challenge presented by Champion is part of Champion's new "How to Play Weekend" at Disney, which includes Disney's Mixed/Co-Ed Fall Festival adult slowpitch softball tournament Sept. 28-30.
Disney's Endurance Series gives recreational athletes of all ages and abilities the chance to walk, jog, run and swim their way "around the world." From running marathons to road races and triathlons, participating athletes from across the country and around the world compete to stay in shape, achieve personal-best times and often to raise charitable donations.
Popular Endurance Series events include the Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon (January), Disney's Race for the Taste 10K (October) and The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror 13K (October). For more information, visit: DisneyEnduranceSeries.com.
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
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