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U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon

Name: U.S. Polo Assn. | 2025 The Palm Beaches Marathon
Uploaded: 2025-08-28
Description: Race week takes place over two days in West Palm Beach, December 12-13. The 5K and 10K are held on Saturday, followed on Sunday by the marathon, half marathon marathon and relay. The marathon starts a

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Race date in 67 days: Dec 13, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: West Palm Beach · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: $140Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSee how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Race week takes place over two days in West Palm Beach, December 12-13.

The 5K and 10K are held on Saturday, followed on Sunday by the marathon, half marathon marathon and relay.

The marathon starts at 6 a.m. on December 13.

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.

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

Race reports: 2

DamarisRan in 2011 · Finish time 4:46:06

“I am very happy with my performance.”

Damaris faced heat, strong winds, an asthma attack, and shoe trouble at the 2011 Palm Beaches Marathon but managed the pace and kept going. They finished in 4 hours, 46 minutes, 6 seconds to set a personal best, pleased with their performance even while feeling they could have run faster.

Read the original on One Bad Ass Runner

Kara

“It's amazing what a little support from friends and the sight of the finish line can do!”

Worsening knee pain forced Cara to abandon their time goal and Boston qualifying target at the Palm Beaches Marathon, but they finished by alternating running and walking. Friends' cheers helped them accelerate at the end; though disappointed with the time, they found comfort in their weekend together and the beach.

Read the original on That was fun... Now what?

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.

U.S. Polo Assn. | 2025 The Palm Beaches Marathon

U.S. Polo Assn.

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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.

Marathon

Entry cost $140

until Sep 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $115

until Sep 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $65

until Sep 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $40

until Sep 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

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.

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00

Time limit6-hour road closures

6-hour road closures · finish open for 7 hours 30 minutes

Event	Start
Marathon42.195km	06:00
Half21.0975km	06:00
10K10km	07:30
5K5km	07:30
Marathon Relay (Team of 4)42.195km	06:00

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Meyer Amphitheatre, Flagler Drive

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Flagler Drive by 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach

Course starts on Flagler Drive near the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach and follows a two-loop course through downtown,

the historic district, and quiet residential neighborhoods before returning to Flagler Drive.

The course passes Manatee Lagoon, museums, and parks along the palm-lined waterfront road,

with half marathon and full marathon runners sharing the same loop through the 13-mile mark before splitting.

The entire course is flat and USATF-certified, making it a Boston Marathon qualifying course.

It is also regarded as the second-fastest marathon course in Florida.

Typical race-season temperature: around 22°C (71°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Pacers

To the start line,
step by step.

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

From the 2025 edition

12/11 금 – 12/12 토

Pick up your bib at the expo

Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Datura Street, West Palm Beach

Google Maps

12/11 금: 12:00~18:00
12/12 토: 10:00~18:00

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Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

West Palm Beach Tri-Rail/Amtrak/Brightline station, 209 S Tamarind Ave — roughly 1 mile / 15-20 min walk from the venue

Start/finish is at Flagler Drive between Evernia and Datura Street, next to Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach.

Several public parking garages are near the venue;

exact walking route from the Tri-Rail station not detailed by organizer.

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Flagler Drive / Meyer Amphitheatre

Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay all finish at the same Flagler Drive/Meyer Amphitheatre location as the start.

More details

contact organizer (561-473-4522) for current details.

Source · checked Aug 22, 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 event takes place over two days, December 12–13.

The 5K and 10K start at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, while the marathon, half marathon, and relay start at 6 a.m. on Sunday.

Participants must collect their confirmation document and bib in advance at the Health & Wellness Expo held at Meyer Amphitheater.

Opening hours are Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;

same-day registration and bib collection are not available.

Road closures remain in place for up to 6 hours after the start, while finish itself remains open for up to 7 hours 30 minutes.

Public parking is recommended around the event venue.

Times are local to West Palm Beach. 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.

Accommodation · 202m

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Time for you, before and after the finish

44 experiences

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

SIT-DOWN TOURS7CARB LOADING7LOCAL TRANSIT2FAMILY PASS7TRAIL & OUTDOOR7CITY TOURS7EASY WALKING7

West Palm Beach Sunset Cruise & Craft Beer & Wine

$62

U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon

About U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches 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