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Ludwig Von Drake, other rare characters join reality TV stars and runners for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

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A marathon runner in a blue race shirt poses alongside Ludwig Von Drake, who sports an animated scowl, with a vibrant Walt Disney World Marathon parade float providing a colorful backdrop.

More than 56,000 runners are participating in this Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, a record-setting number of participants. – Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, including a new relay option that gives runners the opportunity to pair up to split the race and receive a special Chip and Dale medal. To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the half marathon, all finishers will be awarded a one-of-a-kind Donald Duck half marathon medal.

Mickey and Minnie don sporty marathon gear as they celebrate at the Walt Disney World Marathon finish line, with excited fans and colorful event banners adding to the festive atmosphere.

Runners dash through the iconic Walt Disney World Marathon course, flanked by bright cones, with Ludwig Von Drake and a few well-known reality TV personalities joining the excitement amid the magical Disney atmosphere.
(Photo by @jellicle0)

Amidst the thousands of runners joining in this morning’s Half-Marathon were a number of popular and rare Disney characters located throughout the course, waiting to give high-fives and take pictures with those willing to pause for a few moments before continuing.  In addition to Ludwig Von Drake, characters included Scrooge McDuck, Buzz Lightyear, Stitch, Rapunzel, Flynn Ryder, Louis the Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, Villains, Meeko, The Incredibles, Aladdin, Darkwing Duck, Launchpad McQuack, Mickey Mouse, and many more.

Here are a few character pictures posted on Twitter throughout the event:

A runner in marathon gear stops for a photo with Launchpad McQuack, who’s decked out in his signature aviator suit, during the Walt Disney World Marathon—a rare chance to meet this classic Disney character outside of the parks.
Often confused with Scrooge McDuck, Ludwig Von Drake is definitely a rare character, available to runners for pictures this weekend.

(Photo by @jellicle0)

Ludwig Von Drake greets an excited guest, who smiles and gives a thumbs up during their magical visit.
Scrooge McDuck was indeed there too. In fact, he became the 10,000th customer of the Yum Yum Cupcake truck, posing here with one of its owners.
Ludwig Von Drake, dressed in his signature purple cape and gray hat, poses beside a sleek yellow sports car under the night lights—bringing Disney magic and fun to life with marathon excitement that could easily captivate both park guests and any reality TV star visiting Walt Disney World.
Keeping with the duck theme, the terror the flaps in the night, Darkwing Duck, was also in attendance, posing in front of a Lamborghini from the new Exotic Driving Experience at the Walt Disney World Speedway.

A Disney runner in a white hoodie strikes a playful pose with the famed pilot chicken mascot outside an RV under the night sky, channeling reality TV adventure vibes right after completing the Walt Disney World Marathon.
Pilot to both Scrooge McDuck and Darkwing Duck, Launchpad McQuack crashed the party too.
Runners join Mary Poppins, Bert, and their signature penguin friends for a magical photo op along the scenic Walt Disney World Marathon course.
Mary Poppins ,Bert, and penguins aren't rare at Disneyland, but appear far less often out here in Orlando.

(Photo by @jellicle0)

Two women dressed alike in vibrant yellow tops and red pants, channeling the energy of Disney Channel stars, beam with pride as they pose in their living room holding medals—celebrating their own Disney World Marathon experience at home with big smiles and park-level excitement.
It wasn't only actual Disney characters that showed up. Some runners dressed as their favorites, including this pair tweeting a photo of themselves dressed as the Tweedles from Alice in Wonderland.

(Photo by @scurbo)

Ludwig Von Drake joins three other runners in vibrant costumes as they cross the Walt Disney World Marathon finish line together, arms raised in celebration beneath the race timer.
Runners dressed as the Three Caballeros were spotted crossing the finish line.

(Photo by @DisneySports)

Ethan Zohn (Survivor / The Amazing Race), Jenna Morasca (Survivor / The Amazing Race) and Trista and Ryan Sutter (The Bachelor) are among the celebrities entered in the weekend of events at Walt Disney World Resort. Here are a few shots they tweeted:

Friends beam with excitement at the lively Walt Disney World Marathon start line under the night sky, surrounded by colorful Disney signs and banners—including a playful Ludwig Von Drake cameo—that give the scene all the high-energy magic of an unforgettable runDisney event.
(Photo by @JennaMorasca)


(Photo by @EthanZohn)

The full Walt Disney World Marathon takes place tomorrow morning, with more characters sure to be out for entertainment. , visit www.rundisney.com and follow @DisneySports on Twitter.

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