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Miami Marathon

Race Details:

What This Race Counts Toward:

Boston: Yes

World Marathon Majors: Yes

Miami Marathon Description

The Miami Marathon is a fast, flat, Boston qualifying race through the heart of Miami and Miami Beach each January. The mostly loop course tours iconic neighborhoods including Downtown Miami, Brickell, Coconut Grove, and the Art Deco district of South Beach, with the causeway crossing offering stunning bay views. Warm winter temperatures and minimal elevation change make this a favorite for runners chasing a Boston Qualifying time. A massive half marathon runs the same weekend, making race weekend one of the largest running events in the Southeast.

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Miami Marathon Additional Details:

Every runner who crosses the Miami Marathon finish line takes home more than a finisher’s medal, they get a piece of local art. The race was the first marathon in the world to introduce a spinning medal, and the ribbon is redesigned each year by a different South Florida artist, making the finisher keepsake as much a collectible as a reward. Aid stations appear roughly every mile beginning early on the MacArthur Causeway, stocked with water and Gatorade and backed by medical staff at every stop, with energy gels available at two stations along the marathon route. Bands and DJs line the course to keep energy high through the early miles, turning the run through Miami and Miami Beach into as much a party as a race.

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat

Type: Mostly Loop

Surface: Road/Pavement

Pace Groups: Yes

Time Limit: 7 hours

# of Finishers

Half Marathon: 12,000+

Marathon: 2,954

Elevation Details

Elevation Gain: 254 ft (77 m)

Elevation Loss: 253 ft (77 m)

Average Temperature

Train Smarter for Race Day

A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.

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Full Marathon Training Plan

Structured plans for every experience level, from your first 26.2 to chasing a new PR.

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Half Marathon Training Plan

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced plans to get you strong and confident at 13.1.

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Things to Do in Miami, FL, USA

Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.

Arts & Culture

Pérez Art Museum Miami

See contemporary art overlooking Biscayne Bay at the Pérez Art Museum Miami — a relaxed, indoor-outdoor way to spend a taper day.

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Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens

Zoo Miami

See more than 3,000 animals at Zoo Miami, one of the largest tropical zoos in the country — a flat, self-paced walk that’s gentle on recovering legs.

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Outdoors & Trails

Oleta River State Park

Bike or run along 15 miles of multi-use trails at Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach, or kayak the mangrove wetlands — an easy option for tapering or recovering legs.

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Landmark

Art Deco District

Take a walking tour of South Beach’s Art Deco District with the Miami Design Preservation League, admiring pastel-colored 1930s architecture — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.

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Scenic Drives & Viewpoints

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Stroll amid rare palms and vibrant flowering trees at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day after racing.

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Shopping

Miami Beach Shopping

Browse designer boutiques and trendy streetwear in Miami Beach, from outdoor shopping areas to charming local shops — an easy, flat stroll for a post-race souvenir.

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