Official Medical Provider of runDisney

Our elite team of physicians and sports medicine experts provides race-day support to help racers run strong from start to finish. Get trusted care and advice from sports medicine experts — guidance that can help you run your best race, injury-free.

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Trusted Care From Start to Finish: AdventHealth coordinates more than 5,000 medical volunteers annually to support runDisney events. Our team of sports medicine specialists makes sure each runner gets the care they need — whether it’s before the race, along the course or at the finish line.
Years of Experience: We’ve been providing expert medical care for runDisney races for more than 25 years. If you need care at the race, you can count on sports medicine experts who have experience working with runners.
We Know Running: We care for more than 168,000 runDisney athletes each year. Our sports medicine team provides care for everything from dehydration and pulled muscles to complex orthopedic injuries. Our advanced expertise means athletes get world-class care from an experienced team.

James Scelfo, MD

Dr. Scelfo serves as Medical Director for Disney Endurance Sports, Florida Citrus Sports and the Cholesterol and Coumadin Clinics at AdventHealth Celebration. He keeps abreast of the latest medical technology for preventing, diagnosing and managing diseases and injuries.

Dyan Welch, ATC

Dyan holds a master’s degree in exercise physiology and previously served as women’s head athletic trainer at UCF. She has also worked for Orlando Miracle in the WNBA and is currently responsible for all aspects of medical logistics and coordination of RunDisney races.

Woman running runDisney Princess 10k runner at Epcot.

AdventHealth Medical Team Members at runDisney event.

Runners running runDisney event at Magic Kingdom in front of Cinderella's Castle.

Runners running runDisney Princess Half Marathon at the Magic Kingdom.

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When you’re training and racing, it can be hard on your body. AdventHealth sports medicine specialists can keep you on the road or trail with trusted advice and expert care. Whether you want to prevent injuries, you need treatment, or you need physical therapy to come back strong, you can count on us.

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3 Keys to Building Running Endurance

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Official Medical Provider of runDisney

Helping Runners Like You Go the Distance

Running Mates

Race-Day Support That Leads the Pack

Meet the Medical Team Behind runDisney

James Scelfo, MD

Dyan Welch, ATC

Revisit Our Past Events

Blog Articles

3 Keys to Building Running Endurance

Tips to Perfect Your Running Posture and Stride

How to Make Running Fun for the Family

Run Strong Sports Medicine Care You Can Count On

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