The Rock 'n' Roll Marathons are held in sports tourism destinations and runners enjoy themed water stations, cheerleaders and live bands throughout the course.
The inaugural Women's Half Marathon and 5K event was held on November 22, 2009 in St. Petersburg and will become an annual event held on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
Walk Disney World has a series of endurance events, but the biggest, most magical celebration takes place every January to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.