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Run  or Walk: 

• Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
  Orlando, Florida. January 9-10, 2010
  26.2 mi. or 13.1 mi. run or walk. 
  
  
  
  Take advantage of this opportunity to travel to the most magical place on earth - Walt Disney World!  Part of Disney's Wide World of Sports program, the Walt Disney World Marathon has long been a favorite among endurance athletes.  The popular trek takes runners and walkers on a magical journey from the starting line at Epcot, through the Magic Kingdom, and beyond.  Mile after mile is filled with spectacular on-course music and entertainment.  Celebrate the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and let your imagination run wild!

• Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio 1/2 Marathon 
  San Antonio, TX. November 15, 2009. 
  13.1 mi. run or walk.
  
   
  
  Featuring a scenic course and ideal running temperatures in the mid-60's, San Antonio proves to be the perfect destination for a late fall running vacation where you can combine your athletic conquests with a weekend getaway in Texas' cultural mecca. In true rockstar fashion, 70 live bands, 40 cheer teams and themed water stations will line the course to keep you entertained from start to finish. 
  
• Dallas White Rock Marathon
  Dallas, TX. December 13, 2009
  26.2 mi., 13.1 mi. or relay run or walk.
  
  
  
  One of the nation's premier endurance events and one of the best half marathons in the southwest, the Dallas White Rock Marathon will begin and end near downtown Dallas in Victory Park at the American Airlines Center.  This mostly flat, spectator-friendly course is great for beginners, and the best part is it's close to home, so all of your friends and family can come cheer you on!  The 5-person relay is a full marathon distance.  Each runner or walker will cover between 4 and 6.2 miles, depending on his/her relay leg.  We can't wait to see you there!

Cycle: 

• UMC El Tour de Tucson presented by Diamond Ventures
  Tucson, Arizona.  November 21, 2009.
  109 Mile Bike Ride.
  
  
  
  El Tour de Tucson is a ride for cyclists of all ages and abilities, yet there is a racing component to the event that has attracted top competitve cyclists from around the world.  The ride starts and finishes in downtown and the 109 miles between tours the perimeter of scenic Tucson, one of Bicycling Magazine's Best Cycling Cities in the United States.  The most unique feature of El Tour is its two river crossings!  At two points along the route, cyclists must cross a "wash" by generally dismounting and walking or carrying their bike across.  If the wash is flooded, a bridge is built especially for that day.  Come join us for this unique event!