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2005 WALT DISNEY WORLD INLINE MARATHON REGISTRATION OPENS

Military Divisions Added to Third Annual Disney Race

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (September 10, 2004) – The Third Annual Walt Disney World Inline Marathon Weekend will take place Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, 2005. Some 1,700 inline skaters from around the globe are expected to participate in this highly anticipated event at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. The race, benefiting the National Skate Patrol, will include Military Divisions for the first time for male and female competitors representing all branches of the armed services – Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy.

The Marathon and Half Marathon races are set for May 1, 2005 at 6:30am with both start and finish lines at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. Participants will skate through two of Disney’s world-famous theme parks - Disney-MGM Studios and EPCOT.

“The Walt Disney World Inline Marathon continues to receive an overwhelming response from the inline skating community,” stated Mike Millay, director of sports events for Disney Sports Attractions. “Based on the success of our event the past two years and the growing interest in inline skating, we hope to create another exhilarating event for participants, vendors and spectators.”

The Inline Marathon Weekend kicks off on April 30 with an Inline Expo at the Milk House at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, featuring product demonstrations and the newest, most advanced inline skates and skating equipment. The weekend also includes popular Kids’ Races for children ages 3-12. Registration for the Kids’ Races will be available during the Expo, prior to the race, for just $5. The races will take place between 1-2pm. All participants will receive medals.

The Inline Marathon and Half Marathon Awards Ceremony will be held following the races at 10am on May 1. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the Professional and Professional Master race divisions for the Marathon only. The top three Marathon and Half Marathon finishers in each age category of the Open Division will also receive awards, along with the top three male

and female finishers in the Military Division, who will also be eligible for age division prizes. All inline finishers will receive a finisher medal at the completion of the race.

Skaters can register for the 2005 Walt Disney World Inline Marathon and Half Marathon online at www.disneyworldsports.com or print an application to be completed and mailed. Entries received on or before April 1, 2005 are $70 for the Inline Marathon and $55 Inline Half Marathon. Entries received April 2-30, 2005 are $80 (Marathon) and $65 (Half Marathon), respectively. Entry fees are non-refundable/non-transferable and race day registration will not be available.

The competitive inline skating season runs March through November and includes major marathon events, including the North Shore Inline Marathon in Duluth, Minn., and the Long Beach (Calif.) International City Marathon. For more information on Disney’s Inline Marathon, visit www.disneyworldsports.com. For event-related questions email wdw.sports@disney.com.

About The Endurance Series at Walt Disney World Resort

The Endurance Series at Walt Disney World Resort gives recreational athletes of all ages and abilities the chance to walk, jog, run, skate, bike and swim their way “around the world.” From running and skating marathons to road races and triathlons, participating athletes from across the country and around the world compete to stay in shape, to achieve personal-best times and often to raise donations for charitable causes. Popular Endurance Series events include: the Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon (Jan.), the Walt Disney World Inline Marathon and Half Marathon (May), Disney’s International Distance Triathlon (Sept.) and Disney’s 10K Classic Weekend presented by Foot Locker (Oct.). For more information, visit www.disneyworldsports.com.

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