Miami Marathon & Half Marathon

Sunday, January 28, 2024 • Miami, FL • Course Map

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.

The race winds along an almost all-flat course and features many views of the water, the MacArthur Causeway Bridge and Miami Beach.

Both the 13.1-mile half marathon and the 26.2-mile full marathon start at Miami’s American Airlines Arena, the home of the NBA’s Miami Heat basketball team, at 601 Biscayne Boulevard.

From there, runners in both races follow the same course for the first 12.8 miles, after which those running the half will split off from those running the full and head toward the finish line, which lies just a few blocks away from the start at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.

Because the race takes place at about sea level, almost all of the race is run along flat terrain on paved surfaces along Miami’s city streets and highways.

The only real elevation changes occur when runners cross the two bridges in the race, the bridge in the first half of the race over the MacArthur Causeway and the bridge in the second half of the race, along Venetian Way across San Marino Island and Riyo Alto Island, as runners catch ample views of the sailboats and the cruise ships in the water as they run over the bridges.

Runners should note they’ll have 3 1/2 hours to complete the half marathon on the course; if they can’t keep a pace fast enough to finish within 3 1/2 hours, they’ll be asked to move to the sidewalks. The finish line will be open for 4 hours, organizers note.

More than 17,500 runners crossed the finish line at the race’s 2016 running, including more than 14,500 finishers in the half marathon alone. In addition to the full and half marathon on Sunday, there’s also a Tropical 5K race on Saturday.

The bridge during the Miami Marathon. Runners enjoying the Miami Marathon. The start of the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon.

Awards & Accolades

We named the Miami Marathon one of the Best Winter Marathons.

The Miami Half Marathon was the twelfth most popular half marathon in the United States in 2023.

Race Weather & Climate

The southernmost major metropolitan area in the United States, Miami sits at the southern tip of Florida and typically sees mild to moderately warm conditions in the winter, with low rainfall compared to the spring and summer.

In January, temperatures average between 62°F and 78°F, while rainfall totals average just over 2.25 inches for the month. On the day of the race (Jan. 28), the average low is 68°F and the average high is 78°F.

Past Results

Miami Marathon Course Map

See the Miami Half Marathon course map here.

Starting Time

  • 5:50 AM – wheelchair participants
  • 6:00 AM – full marathon and half marathon starts

Fees

  • $135 – $155 for the half marathon
  • $155 – $170 for the full marathon
  • $55 – $60 for the 5K

Miami Marathon Registration

To reserve your spot in the winter 2024 running of the Miami Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K race, register online at RunSignUp.com by clicking here.

Miami Marathon Official Race Website

www.themiamimarathon.com

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When is the Miami Marathon?

January 28, 2024 at 6:00 AM.

How much does it cost to run the Miami Marathon?

Between $135 and $155 for the half marathon and $155 and $170 for the full marathon.

How many people run the Miami Marathon?

25,000 runners participate every year.

11 comments… add one
  • Howard Fallon November 4, 2021, 1:46 pm

    Can you recommend a trading group or club for seniors for the half marathon?

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  • Bonnie Shaw-Delabarre January 15, 2018, 10:53 am

    Where is expo?

    Reply
  • Denise Mueller Barker January 17, 2016, 9:59 pm

    Information on packet pick up.. coming into town on Saturday… also where is the expo?

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    • Julio February 9, 2016, 11:21 am

      Please where and when is the packet pick up

      Reply
    • Arthur Castellano January 25, 2017, 2:16 pm

      Where is expo?

      Reply
  • rosemary reinis January 16, 2015, 10:04 am

    Hi, I was planning on running the 1/2 but I have been having a calf muscle
    issue! I would like to know what my option are. Can I get a refund or can
    I apply to next year. I’m am so disappointed. Planned a great weekend in
    Miami with my husband. Thanks for your help!!!

    Reply
  • Ann January 12, 2015, 10:00 am

    Will the marathon be televised anywhere?

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  • Anita Neville January 5, 2015, 4:57 pm

    Looking forward to Miami Marathon … running 5K in my son’s memory. Yusuf Neville was registered last year, ran the half marathon in 2013. I will do the 5K.

    Reply
  • Tom September 28, 2014, 1:36 pm

    Hi:
    For how long will registration be open? If it depends on how long it takes to reach capacity, do you have an idea of how long that will take?

    Thanks!
    Tom

    Reply
  • Stephen O'Connell September 4, 2014, 8:45 pm

    I wanted to make sure that I am registered for the 2015 Miami marathon. Thank you.

    Reply

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