Miami Marathon - Miami, Florida - Running

The Miami Marathon is a Running race in Miami, Florida consisting of a Marathon and Half Marathon and 5K.

Life Time Athletic Events prides itself in offering world-class endurance events that are not only fantastic hometown races but destination events, as well. Looking for a 26.2 mile party? We've got that-and more. With fun courses, exciting destinations, incredible community support and great awards, Life Time Athletic Events brings endurance events to a whole new level. From its gleaming condominiums and towers that look over the waves of the Atlantic Ocean along the shoreline, Miami is no doubt one of the nation's most colorful, cosmopolitan and unique cities, and all its charms are on display along the course at the city's annual wintertime Miami Marathon & Half Marathon.

People coming together. People running together. A test of endurance, strength and will. Join 20,000 fellow runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes on a gorgeous course through some of the most famous spots in Miami and Miami Beach. Secure your space at the start line today because it's not Miami without YOU!

Every year, we pay tribute to the star of the show a the course. Runners count on the course to pull them through each mile, and every year this course doesn't let them down. Mile after mile, the views and sounds help propel runners to the finish line. Be on the lookout for views on the course that you might recognize from a hit TV show or movie. Many of those hot spots are actually part of this incredible course!

The truth is, Miami and Miami Beach are at sea level; we have really no noticeable elevation changes. However, we do need a way to get from one beautiful piece of land to another without getting our feet in the water. Descriptions of bridges, or as we say in Miami, ahillsaiiii¿½i¿½ii¿½i¿½iii¿½i¿½ii¿½i¿½ are listed below:
a A quarter mile into the race there is the largest bridge of the course a the MacArthur Causeway a (9 meters above sea level) that connects to Watson Island.
a At the 2.5-mile mark there is a second incline that is a less gradual incline, but much lower height than the first. This connects to the island of Miami Beach.
a From mile 8 to about mile 11, you will cross the Venetian Causeway to return to mainland Miami. This span is essentially flat with a small incline on the last portion of the causeway.
a At the 13.1-mile mark there's a drawbridge that gives you an incredible view of the Miami River, but isn't too tall of a bridge.
a At the 25.9-mile mark you go over a drawbridge that goes almost unnoticed because it is small. As you go up it, you'll begin to hear the cheers and the music of the finish line.