The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half is run in Miami, Florida. The course starts downtown, crosses the causeways over to Miami Beach and comes back through the coastal neighbourhoods. The profile is flat, with the bridge ramps providing the only gradient. Late January keeps the heat manageable, but humidity is still very much present.
Life Time Miami Marathon & Half
The marathon, half marathon and 5K are all run on a flat coastal course.
Prepare for Miami Marathon
A plan built from your answers and your race date.
The formats
3 formats on the program.
| Format | Distance |
|---|---|
| Marathon | 26.2 mi |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi |
| Tropical 5K | 3 mi |
Organizer information, checked on September 21, 2026 · themiamimarathon.com
When to start
A build for this distance usually runs 12 to 20 weeks. Counted back from race day, that puts the start somewhere between September 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026.
These ranges are working conventions, not a research finding — no trial has compared plan lengths against each other. What matters more is that the plan was built for the weeks you actually have, rather than shrunk down from a longer one.
When to start
September 7, 2026
→ November 2, 2026
Worth reading before you enter
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Questions
What is the date of Life Time Miami Marathon & Half in 2027?
Life Time Miami Marathon & Half is run on Sunday, January 31, 2027 in Miami. Date published by the organizer, checked on September 21, 2026.
Can I still enter the Miami Marathon 2027?
Check the organisers' official website for any remaining entry routes, such as charity or partner places.
Is the Miami Marathon course flat?
Yes. The route runs from downtown Miami over to Miami Beach and back along the coast with no significant elevation. The only climbs are the causeway ramps, which are short but repeated.
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This list keeps growing; it draws no line. A race that is missing is prepared for in exactly the same way.
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Ascension Seton Austin Marathon
Feb 14
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