Run Famous. Run Miami. It's a celebrity experience! Run through a tunnel of a thousand fans, experience ING Cheering Zones and Community Fun Zones, and over 30 entertainment spots with mascots, dancers, bands and special guest celebrities. The course features great support with 24 aid stations (12 on the half) featuring doctors, nurses, and health care professionals from UHealth - University of Miami Health System, water and Gatorade® Endurance Formula. Every finisher gets the Spinning Palm Finisher Medal complete with artistic ribbon and the famous "Spinning Palm." Celebrate with thousands at our Post Race Festival with live music, food, drinks and age group awards going 5 deep for 13 age groups in the marathon and 14 age groups in the half.

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Packet Pick-Up

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Packet Pick-Up:

  • YOU MUST pick-up your own race packet, bib, and chip at the Nissan Health & Fitness Expo Presented by The Miami Herald & El Nuevo Herald on Friday, January 28 or Saturday, January 29, 2010. The 2011 Expo will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center - Hall A (1700 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach -approximately 5 miles from the finish line and start line areas).
  • Keep in mind that parking in front of the Convention Center is $15. Recommended less expensive parking options include metered spaces, shuttles from Downtown Miami, and carpooling. You can park on the west side of the Convention Center and walk through the building to get to Hall A on the east side. 
  • There is NO packet pick-up on race day.
  • Your photo ID is required to pick-up your race packet.
  • NO confirmation cards will be mailed out. Therefore, your bib # will be available at the 'Runner Look-up' area. 


eCard Confirmations:

We will be sending out eCard Confirmations only via email starting the end of December 2010/early January 2011. This eCard Confirmation will have your assigned bib number, age and gender. Please verify this information and bring it with you to Packet Pick-Up at our Expo.

In order to get your packet you MUST BE PRESENT, with your photo ID. Your completed eCard Confirmation you received by email is not required; blank eCards will be provided for you at the Expo if needed. (Relatives may NOT pick up your packet.) If you forget your eCards (or do not receive one) you can check for your number at the 'Runner Look-up' area.

Packet Pick-Up by Proxy:

If you cannot pick-up your packet, you must have the person picking up your packet bring a copy of your license and a notarized "Non-Participant Pick-Up" form. Download Form here

Packet Pick-Up Dates & Times:

  • Friday, January 28, 2011 -- 12 PM - 7 PM
  • Saturday, January 29, 2011 -- 10 AM - 6 PM

For driving directions, please click here.