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Life Time Miami Marathon

Name: 2026 Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement - Official Recap
Uploaded: 2026-01-30
Description: The Life Time Miami Marathon is held every January in Miami, Florida, with Life Time as title sponsor (the 2027 race is presented by FP Movement). The next confirmed edition is January 31, 2027, with

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Race date in 117 days: Jan 31, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Miami · 42.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee: $225From the 2026 edition
Status: ClosedSee how to enter ↗

2027Date Jan 31, 2027 · Entry Aug 1, 2026 ~

2026Date Jan 25, 2026 · Entry Aug 1, 2025 ~

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The Life Time Miami Marathon is held every January in Miami, Florida, with Life Time as title sponsor (the 2027 race is presented by FP Movement).

The next confirmed edition is January 31, 2027, with the full marathon, the half marathon, and the Tropical 5K the day before, on January 30.

General entry for 2027 has closed, and spots are available through a waitlist until September 30, 2026.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

#LifeTimeMiamiMarathon#Miami#Overseas Marathon#January Marathon#Full marathon Marathon

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 3

Stephanie PiRan in 2024 · Finish time 3:08:34

“I was fine the entire race.”

After returning to structured marathon training for the first time in four years, the runner ran a ninth full marathon. The runner managed the pace in the heat and high humidity, and although the runner had a minor mishap during fueling, the runner achieved the goal with a time of 3:08:34.

Read the original on Steph Pi Runs

Matthew MillheiserRan in 2015 · Finish time 5:28:48

“I never felt so free, so happy, or so joyous throughout the entirety of a race, ever, like I did that morning.”

They gave a detailed retrospective on running a marathon with their colleagues on their birthday.

Read the original on HOKEYBLOG!

ElizabethRan in 2007 · Finish time 4:13 (self-reported watch time, minute precision)

“I exceeded my goal and had a great time doing it.”

Elizabeth ran the 2007 Miami full marathon and finished in 4:13 by her watch. After starting out in heavy rain, she split off from the half marathon runners and carried on alone. Her legs ached and she felt nauseous, but she pushed through on positive thinking, crossed the bridge just before mile 26, and ran it in to the finish.

Read the original on Racing Stripes

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2026 Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement - Official Recap

Life Time Events

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Lottery entry has closed

It ran Aug 1, 2026–.
Check separately whether other entry routes are open and spots remain.

Registration history · The 2027 race opened entry on Sat, August 1, 2026

Lottery

Entry cost $250

If places become available due to cancellations or postponements, the 2027 Miami Marathon will allocate entries by drawing from the official waitlist.

Waitlist registration is free until September 30, 2026.

After receiving an invitation email,

selected runners must complete registration within approximately 48 hours by paying 250 US dollars, plus separate taxes and fees.

Organizer's page

General entry

Entry cost $225

The 2027 Miami Marathon general entry is applied for online through Let’s Do This, the platform linked by the organiser.

General entry for 2027 is sold out.

The advertised price for general entry was 225 US dollars, excluding taxes and processing fees.

Organizer's page

Charity

Entry cost TBD

You can enter the 2027 Miami Marathon as part of the official Life Time Foundation charity runner team.

Limited charity entries are listed on the official page.

Check with the relevant charity team for fundraising requirements and entry availability.

Organizer's page

Official tour operators

Official tour operators listed by the race organizer. Check whether race entry is included and confirm the application requirements with the operator.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00

Time limit7 hours after the start of the last wave

7 hours after the start of the last wave (16 minutes per mile/10 minutes per km pace)

START

Kaseya Center (home of the Miami Heat), 601 Biscayne Blvd.

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Bayfront Park, Miami

Finish · Google Maps

Cut-off
Pass the 12.8-mile point of the marathon within 3 hours 30 minutes; the overall course·finish time limit is 7 hours (based on the final wave/corral start, at 16 minutes per mile or 10 minutes per km).

Original course map · themiamimarathon.com

Runners start · local time — (athletes with disabilities start at 05:55; corral groups A–D start at 15-minute intervals from 06:00; no starts after 07:00)

The Life Time Miami Marathon starts northbound on Biscayne Boulevard in front of the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami and finishes at Bayfront Park beside the water.

It is a one-loop course.

Shortly after the start, the route crosses the MacArthur Causeway to Miami Beach, follows Ocean Drive and returns to the mainland via the Venetian Causeway.

Half marathon turns off here toward the finish, while full marathon continues along Brickell Avenue,

crosses the Rickenbacker Causeway, loops through Coconut Grove and heads to the finish.

At sea level, the route has very little elevation change and is a course accepted as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

The only climbs are on bridges.

The highest point is on the MacArthur Causeway, 1/4 mile after the start, at 9m above sea level.

The South Miami Avenue bridge is crossed twice by full marathon, at 13.2 miles and 25.5 miles.

The bridges remain fixed throughout the race, with maritime traffic stopped.

The inaugural race in 2003 had 3,400 participants.

It has since grown into an event attracting 25,000 runners from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

World Athletics Label: Label Label
Typical race-season temperature: around 21°C (70°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Landmarks on course: MacArthur Causeway, Ocean Drive, Venetian Causeway, Brickell, Rickenbacker Causeway, Coconut Grove
Certification: USATF certified, Boston Qualifier (BQ)

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Pacers

Marathon · Half

Medical support

Marathon · Half

Restrooms

Marathon · Half

Water stations

Marathon · Half

Aid stations

Marathon · Half

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Race expo

Marathon · Half

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

1/29 Fri – 1/30 Sat

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet Pickup sole location

Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127

Google Maps Directions

1/29 Fri: 12:00~19:00
1/30 Sat: 10:00~18:00

Jan 24, 2026

Shakeout run

A relaxed group run to loosen up before race day. No pace pressure — everyone's welcome.
Based on the 2026 race. This year's schedule is usually announced 1–3 weeks before race day.

The Official Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Shakeout Run hosted by Women Run Wynwood

Life Time Miami Marathon & Half × Women Run Wynwood

When: Sat, January 24, 2026 07:30
How to join: RSVP required

Sign-up & details

Check this year's announcement

Stations & transport near the venue

Just tap your own contactless Visa/Mastercard or Apple Pay/Google Pay directly at the Metrorail fare gate or Metrobus farebox — no EASY Card needed, and you'll automatically get the same daily fare cap.

Getting to the start

Metrorail to College/Bayside Station

Metrorail trains depart from Palmetto, Dadeland South and Miami International stations from 4:00 AM race day (Dadeland South every 15 min;

Palmetto 4:00/4:15 AM then every 30 min).

Get off at College/Bayside Station for start access.

Free parking at all Metrorail garages, opening 4:00 AM.

Arrive no later than 5:00 AM.

Getting to the finish

Metrorail/Metromover to Bayfront Park / College/Bayside Station

Bayfront Park and College/Bayside Station serve finish access.

Metromover begins service 4:00 AM race day, free to ride;

Omni Loop stops at Adrienne Arsht Center for cheering zone.

More details

Race-day road closures: Downtown/Brickell 5:00am-2:00pm;

MacArthur Causeway EB 5:00am-8:15am;

Miami Beach Area 5:00am-10:00am;

Venetian Causeway 6:00am-10:00am;

Rickenbacker 6:30am-12:00pm;

Coconut Grove 7:00am-1:00pm.

More details

Complimentary Race Morning Shuttle departs 4:00 AM from Miami Beach Convention Center to downtown (arrive 10-15 min early);

post-race shuttle 8:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Separate complimentary Expo Shuttle between Meridian Avenue (18th-19th St, Miami Beach) and Mana Wynwood Convention Center Fri 11am-7pm and Sat 9am-6pm.

IC card

EASY Card (also EASY Ticket / EASY Pay app)

Online via the Transit Store, in person at any Metrorail station, Transit Service Centers, EASY Card sales outlets, or the EASY Card Financial Center.

Works directly at the gates

Alternative: 1-Day Pass $5.65 (regular fare);

$2.80 (discount fare) — same amount as the daily fare cap — Not really necessary —

since contactless bank-card tap-ins auto fare-cap at $5.65/day, a separate pass only makes sense if you don't have a compatible contactless card.

More details

Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail + Metrobus) officially confirms riders can pay directly with contactless-enabled Visa,

Mastercard, and Amex bank cards or mobile wallets at fare gates and fareboxes —

no local card purchase required.

Base single-ride fare is around $2.25;

the system automatically caps unlimited daily rides at $5.65 once you tap in 3 times with the same card.

Cash is accepted on Metrobus (exact change) but not at Metrorail gates.

Source · checked Aug 20, 2026 Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 2027 race takes place on Sunday, 31 January.

Bib can be collected only at the Mana Wynwood expo in the Wynwood district, open on Friday, 29 January,

from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on Saturday, 30 January, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Photo identification is required, and there is no race-day registration or collection.

Before collection, you must download the Life Time Digital app and show your event pass.

Only runners wearing bib may enter the start area.

Bag drop is beside Bayside Marketplace, three blocks south of start line.

Only the transparent bag provided in your kit may be checked;

backpacks are not accepted.

At the 2026 race, the start area opened at 5:00 am, and the corrals began starting in sequence from 6:00 am.

Aid station are located from the 1.5-mile point and approximately every mile thereafter, providing water and Gatorade.

Full marathon must be completed within 7 hours of the final corral starting (10 minutes per kilometre pace).

After that, aid stations and traffic-control support end.

Times are local to Miami. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Citizenm Miami Worldcenter

Hotel · 238m

8.7/10(9216)

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The Elser Hotel Miami

Hotel · 279m

8.5/10(6118)

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Wonderful 1 Bedroom Apartment with Full Kitchen and Balcony Views

Accommodation · 306m

8.9/10(14)

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Downtown by Miami Vacation Rentals

Accommodation · 294m

8.5/10(164)

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Stylish Apartments with Partial Ocean Views in Downtown!

Accommodation · 306m

8.5/10(85)

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Global Luxury Suites Miami Worldcenter

Aparthotel · 245m

8.1/10(278)

View on Booking.com

4006 - Lux Miami Studio City Bay Views

Accommodation · 294m

7.7/10(3)

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Time for you, before and after the finish

50 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

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$52

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Miami Skyline, Millionaire Homes & Venetian Islands Cruise

$36

Life Time Miami Marathon

About Life Time Miami Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run