Life Time Miami Marathon guide

Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · Miami, FL, USA · Start 6:00 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
The start (Kaseya Center, Biscayne Blvd) and finish (Bayfront Park) are next to each other in downtown Miami.
Convenient areas to stay
Downtown Miami and Brickell are walkable to the start or close to the Metromover.
Confirmed vs. carried over
The race date and start time were checked against official race information on Oct 15, 2026. The expo venue and hours follow prior years.
Plan around before race morning
  • The MacArthur Causeway and Biscayne Blvd close around 5:00 AM.
  • Expect warm, humid conditions; the 6:00 AM start helps.
  • The expo venue is listed on the official site.

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Race overview

Organizer
Life Time
Date
Sun, Jan 31, 2027
Distance
Marathon
Start time
6:00 AM
Start location
Kaseya Center, Biscayne Blvd
Finish location
Bayfront Park
Official race website

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Course

Cumulative elevation, mile by mile. Amber bars are the significant climbs.

Significant climbs

  • Mile 1–2 · +24 ft
  • Mile 2–3 · +24 ft
  • Mile 8–9 · +24 ft

Significant descents

  • Mile 1–2 · −24 ft
  • Mile 2–3 · −24 ft
  • Mile 8–9 · −24 ft
Mile-by-mile course notes
  • Mile 0–1 +8 / −8 ft · Course totals ≈ 300 ft gain / 300 ft loss (approximate, from published course data).
  • Mile 1–2 +24 / −24 ft · MacArthur Causeway climb and descent onto Miami Beach.
  • Mile 2–3 +24 / −24 ft
  • Mile 3–4 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 4–5 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 5–6 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 6–7 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 7–8 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 8–9 +24 / −24 ft · Venetian Causeway bridges — short rises.
  • Mile 9–10 +24 / −24 ft
  • Mile 10–11 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 11–12 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 12–13 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 13–14 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 14–15 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 15–16 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 16–17 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 17–18 +24 / −24 ft · Rickenbacker-side climb near Key Biscayne turnaround approach (course varies by year).
  • Mile 18–19 +24 / −24 ft
  • Mile 19–20 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 20–21 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 21–22 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 22–23 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 23–24 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 24–25 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 25–26 +8 / −8 ft
  • Mile 26–26.2 +2 / −2 ft

Aid stations

  • Mile 3.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 6.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 8.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 9.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 11.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 12.4

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 14.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 15.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 17.4

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 18.6

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 20.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 21.7

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 23.6

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 24.9

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

Rules & important information

Race rules
Bib on the front, clear bag policy for gear check, no strollers or pets. Follow the corral assignment on your bib.
Cutoff times
Marathon time limit is about 6 hours 30 minutes.
Transportation
Metromover and Metrorail run early on race day; parking garages downtown fill quickly. MacArthur Causeway and Biscayne Blvd close from about 5 AM.
Other notes
Early start to beat the heat; expect warm, humid conditions. Course segment, aid station, expo and hotel details are compiled from published race information and prior years and are not yet officially verified — confirm with the organizer.

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Race week & expo

  • Miami Marathon Health & Fitness Expo (venue on official site)

    Miami, FL

    Fri, Jan 29, 202710:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Sat, Jan 30, 20279:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Packet pickup
    Bib, timing chip and event shirt are collected together at the expo. Bring your registration confirmation.
    ID requirements
    Government-issued photo ID required. Hours and venue are based on prior years — confirm on the official site.
    Parking
    Limited paid parking; public transport recommended.
    Transit
    Use public transport where possible; see the official site for directions.

    Verification date unavailable. Source

Ready 2 Race recommendation: visit the expo on the first day it opens if your travel allows — final-afternoon queues are the longest. This is guidance, not an official requirement.

Athlete tracking & results

Open tracking & results

Tracking and results come from the race organizer.

Hotels near the start, Airbnb and travel planning are available when you create your account.

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