From what I have heard, September 2015 is the date for this event, although I haven't heard the official announcement from Disney yet. Unlike Disney world, we can't just go to Paris for a weekend trip. I suspect people will want to plan an overseas vacation with more than a few months notice. So I am wondering why Disney has not released any details of this event yet. I know I'd want to know about a trip like this 11 months in advance. Well. I don't think we have to worry about that any way. Lacey has already been to Disneyland Paris and you all know how much I HATE to fly long distances ( and flying over seas anytime soon does NOT appeal to me at all). So, I guess this is one Run Disney event we wont be signing up for. But anyway, this is not the reason for this post.
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The real reason for this post is to tell you that 2015 will not be the first time that a Disney running event has been put on overseas! Did you know that Disney races have been going on in Brazil for the past few years. It is not called Run Disney, instead it is called Disney Magic Run. When I heard about this I had to find out more information. Of course everything I found was in a different language (perhaps Spanish?). I was able to translate some of the information and this is what I found.
*The Disney Magic Run is offered in a 10K or 3K option.
* You get a goodie bag called your "Kit". It consist of a t-shirt, a bag ( which is actually pretty nice) and a few other goodies.
* You do get a medal.
*Disney Characters are at the start of the race and then interact with the runners throughout the course.
*The winner of the 10K wins a trip to Disney World and free entry into one of the Run Disney events.
*It does sound like they offer post race entertainment such as a concert or something of that sort.
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*Looks like for this race there was only a 5K option.
*There is no expo, instead, you pick up your race essentials at the Disney Store. ( this race even gave out gift certificates to the Disney Store!)
If you want to catch a glimpse at what this Disney Magic Run is all about, take a look at this brief video by the Disney Channel ( the Spanish Version). Even if you don't speak Spanish, it's still fun to see what everything looks like.
So it appears that these Magic races are not the Run Disney Brand, but they are the Disney brand. That leave me wondering, do you think the upcoming Disney race in Paris will be similar to the ones that have been put on in Brazil and Spain? Or do you think it will for sure be a Run Disney Race?
What are your thoughts? Are you planning on going to Paris for a Disney race in 2015?