The Life Time Miami Marathon is held annually in the Magic City’s tropical paradise. Runners from around the globe gather to conquer the scenic streets, weaving through iconic landmarks like the Art Deco buildings of South Beach and the majestic Port of Miami. With a flat, fast, single-loop course certified by the USTAF, the marathon is not only a Boston-qualifying race but also a qualifying event for the AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship.
The event is not just a race but an immersive experience, complete with entertainment along the course, a lively post-race Finish Festival, and the promise of stunning tropical views and sounds of Miami. The marathon, alongside the half marathon and a wheelchair division, attracts over 18,000 participants, making it one of the largest races in the country.
Miami Marathon at a Glance
- Race Date: February 2, 2025
- 2024 Attendance (Full & Half): 18,000
- 2024 First Place (Men’s): 02:17:34
- 2024 First Place (Women’s): 02:41:39
- Official Website: Miami Marathon
(A) Miami Marathon Course Map and Route Info
Scroll to zoom in and out. Click and hold to move around. Click on icons to see more race info such as gel stations and notable sights along the route. Water and aid stations are not marked on the map because there are plenty.
(B) Miami Marathon Elevation Profile Interactive Chart
(Last Updated: 05/22/2024)
(C) Miami Marathon Expo
- Bib Number and Race Packet pickup
- Race Kit Items
- Bib number with gear check tag (emergency contact on back)
- Chronotrack B-Tag timing chip (affixed to back of bib number). This is a single-use device and does not need to be returned
- Safety pins for your bib and a zip tie for the gear check tag
- Clear goody bag for gear check
- Participant t-shirt
- Exhibitor booths
- Photo Ops
- Purchase race morning Shuttle tickets if seats are still available. If you need the Shuttle service, the best way is to purchase through your ChronoTrack account in advance.
- Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(D) Hotels and Lodging
Miami Beach and surrounding areas offer plenty of hotels and lodging options.
(E) Transportation
Shuttle Service: Between Miami Beach and the Start Line. Purchase tickets online in your ChronoTrack account, or buy ticket in person at the Expo (space permitting).
Race Day Brightline Train: Brightline offers early morning rapid train service on race day, departing from West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale stations to the downtown MiamiCentral station.
Metrorail and Metromover: Convenient and inexpensive public transportation, with a 1-Day Pass for as low as $5.65.
Driving: Driving to the start line is another option, but you’ll want to pay attention to road closures and identify a few parking locations beforehand to avoid unexpected delays.
(F) Weather
Miami’s weather in early February is usually perfect for sightseeing, but on the warm side for marathon runners, averaging between 60 – 75°F. Humidity could be in the 80-95% range on race day. However, the pancake flat course and ocean breeze may offer some relief if it happens to be a hot/humid day.