Fort Lauderdale 13.1 Half Marathon & 10K

Sunday, January 7, 2024 • Fort Lauderdale, FL • Course Map

Part of a series of “13.1 Marathon”-themed half-marathon races staged around the country throughout the spring, summer and fall, the 13.1 Marathon Fort Lauderdale saw its first annual running in November 2008, when nearly 1,400 runners crossed the finish line with a view of the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean over their shoulders in Fort Lauderdale’s South Beach Park.

More than 1,600 runners crossed the finish line in both races combined in 2016, for a race that’s run along course that’s largely fast and flat and features plenty of views of the ocean, especially in the middle stretches of the race. Runners can expect a course at the Fort Lauderdale 13.1 Marathon that offers a out-and-back loop course over a route made up entirely of paved city streets and highways.

From the starting line near Las Olas and A1A, runners first head west back into Fort Lauderdale’s Victoria Park neighborhood, where the mix of old and new homes create a fascinating view into the history and culture of the area.

After running around the streets of the neighborhood, the course returns to Las Olas and heads back east toward A1A, passing the start/finish line along the way. But the course isn’t over yet–in fact, it’s just begun. The course turns left and continues along A1A. If you weren’t cruising before, you probably will be now, with the ocean views and almost pancake flat course.

After reaching Highway A1A, runners head north for the next few miles along the beach highway, where they’ll pass by a number of beautiful beachfront homes as well as resort hotels, cafes and restaurants along the way.

This stretch of the course is a long straightaway that continues all the way north to East Oakland Park Boulevard, where runners hit the turnaround point and then head back in reverse along the route they’ve just run, all the way south to the finish line.

The race is open to walkers as well as runners, and race organizers plan to keep the course open for three and a half hours, after which it will be re-opened to traffic.

Runners finish the race back where they started, where the sandy beaches will play host to the post-race festivities, where runners will pick up their finisher’s medals and get to enjoy live music, food and the age group awards.

Runners and walkers will have an early start for the half marathon, starting at 6:15 AM. For the half, runners are expected to keep a pace of 16 minutes per mile or better.

Race Weather & Climate

Nestled along the Atlantic coastline of southern Florida, about a half-hour’s drive north from Miami, the city of Fort Lauderdale typically enjoys mild to moderately warm weather conditions in the winter season, and usually drier weather in January than in the earlier months. In January, the city’s average monthly temperatures range between 78°F and 63°F, while rainfall totals average just under 1.5 inches for the month.

On race day (Jan. 7), the average low is 66ºF and the average high is 76ºF.

Past Results

Course Map

See the race route map for the Fort Lauderdale 13.1 here.

Starting Time

6:15 AM – half marathon
7:00 AM – 10K

Fees

$75 and up for the half marathon
$40 and up for the 10K

Registration

To reserve your spot in the 2024 running of the 13.1 Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon & 10K, register online at RunSignUp.com here.

Official Race Website

131fortlauderdale.com

Comments

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2 comments… add one

Jonathan Lentz September 14, 2020, 9:17 am

Is the race cancelled for 2020

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Mark October 23, 2016, 3:47 pm

Trying to register for the 5k run November 13. Could someone contact me at 754 551 4237 in regards to paying for the run. Thank you, Mark Tillson.

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