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Learn more about the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half

Founded in 2003

The Miami Marathon is owned and produced by Life Time and among more than 30 premier Life Time athletic events including the New York City Triathlon, Leadville Race Series, Dirty Kanza and the recently announced Big Sugar, debuting on Oct. 24, 2020 in Bentonville, Arkansas.

As an event it has evolved to become one of the fastest-growing annual marathons that hosts tens of thousands from around the world. Known for its scenic, USTAF-certified, flat, single-loop and Boston-qualifying course, the event attracts first timers and elite distance runners alike.

Members of the media, photographers and videographers interested in credentials should fill out the request form below. Life Time will communicate with all submissions one week to race day.

Life Time Miami Marathon Course Records

2:12:22

Full Marathon Record
(MALE)
David Ruto, 2003

2:34:11

Full Marathon Record
(FEMALE)
Hiromi Ominami, 2006

1:03:46

Half Marathon Record
(MALE)
Brian Sell, 2008

1:13:53

Half Marathon Record
(FEMALE)
Santa Ines Melchor, 2016

20

Charity Partners in 2020

$43,400,000

Estimated Economic Impact On City of Miami
2017

65

Countries Represented in 2020

50

States Represented in 2020

170

Expo Booths in 2020

2,122

Volunteers in 2020

Press Releases

2022 Life Time Tropical 5K Participant Instructions

Welcome to RACE WEEK! Make sure you know the ins and outs of race weekend so you may have a smooth and enjoyable experience at the 2022 Life Time Tropical 5K. Please review all important race information in the 2022 Athlete Guide prior to race day as there is IMPORTANT PRE-RACE SHUTTLE INFORMATION due…

2022 Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Athlete Guide

Race day is right around the corner! Make sure you know the ins and outs of race weekend so you may have a smooth and enjoyable #MiamiFamous experience at the 2022 Life Time Miami Marathon & Half! Please review all important race information in the 2022 Athlete Guide prior to race day. Clickable links located…

How To Race-Cation

One of the most amazing parts of participating in an endurance athletic event is the ability to see the city in ways even many of the locals don't experience. The popularity of taking a "race-cation" can be seen at the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Marathon with the over 20,000 participants hailing from…

The Original #MiamiFamous

Over the past 16 years of the existence of the current Miami Marathon, there was only just over 90 athletes who had run every single event. Before the inception of the Miami Marathon as we know it now (est. 2003), the race was originally known as the Orange Bowl

Recovery: Top 3 Poses to Benefit Mind and Body

Athletes constantly focus on maximizing their workout sessions, but one of the most overlooked aspects that aids in keeping the body healthy is the post-workout recovery. A low-intensity yoga flow can help restore muscles, improve strength and flexibility, calm

Black Girls RUN! 2020 Official Event Partner

We're excited to announce our partnership with Black Girls RUN!, a national running group of over 250,000 members, to serve as the official meet-up event at our 2020 race! Together we aim to encourage and provide resources for those a part of the running group to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We are…

Miami Marathon Media Form

Interested in being a media partner at the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half? Please Fill out the form below in order to apply.

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