ING Miami Marathon® Course Info: 2012 Course Map 2011 Interactive Map 2012 Turn-by-Turn 2011 Course Video *Subject to change The ING Miami Marathon® is an official Boston Marathon Qualifier. Boston Qualifying Times
USATF Certified Course #: FL09006EBM

RaceMyRace Runner Tracking: We are proud to announce runner tracking will be available for the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon®. CLICK HERE TO TRACK THE MARATHON The Start Line: The 26.2 mile course starts and finishes in the same general area. The race will start heading north in front of the American Airlines Arena (Official home of the Miami Heat). Address: 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33131
The Finish Line: Runners will finish heading north adjacent to Bayfront Park which is only 4 blocks south of the start line. Also known as the intersection of Biscayne Blvd & E. Flagler Street.  Address: 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33131

Event Status System:

An Event Status System will be displayed at each mile marker indicating the status of the race based on the current course and weather conditions:

Green – "Normal" - Good conditions; runners/walkers should be alert and enjoy the race.

Yellow – "Caution" - Less than ideal conditions; runners/walkers should slow down and drink plenty of water.

Red – "Dangerous" - Potentially dangerous conditions;

Gear Check-In:

You will be able to check-in your belongings near the finish line of the race on Biscayne Blvd. The check-in area will be on the north end of Bayfront Park. Please use the bag provided at Packet Pick-Up. Affix to your bag your bib number sticker which was provided in your registration packet. Please make sure your belongings are well-marked with your contact information. We are NOT responsible for damaged or lost items.

Seeded Numbers:

Marathon Aid Stations:

• Aid Stations will begin after the 2.8 Mile mark, there will be aid station approximately every mile thereafter.
• Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula (Lemon-Lime) will be provided at each aid station along the course.
• There will be an aid station at the start and finish line.
• Medical personnel will also be present at several stations, start line, and finish area. Baptist Health South Florida will make sure runners are provided with top notch first-aid care.
• Over 125 Port-o-let units will be placed for your convenience throughout the course (near each aid station).  

Course Elevation Information:

The truth is Miami and Miami Beach are at sea level; we have really no noticeable elevation changes. However, we do have to have a way to get from one beautiful piece of land to another without getting our feet in the water. Description of bridges or as we say in Miami "hills":

• A 1/4 of a mile into the race there is the largest of the bridges (9 meters above sea level - highest elevation on the course) that is really not too tough because it is gradual and early in the race. This bridge connects us to Watson Island.
• At the 2.5 mile mark you'll have a second incline that is less gradual of an incline but much lower in height than the first bridge. This connects us to the island of Miami Beach.
• At the 8.5 mile mark you'll encounter a "hump" drawbridge that really isn't anything that will slow you down nor take much out of you. This is just more island hopping.
• At the 10.5 mile mark there is another "hump" just slightly higher than the 8.5 mile drawbridge.
• At the 13.1 mile mark you'll find yourself with a drawbridge that gives you an incredible view of the Miami River but again it is not that tall of a bridge.
• At the 25.9 mile mark you'll go over a drawbridge that goes almost unnoticed because it is small and as you go up it you'll begin to hear the cheers and the music of the finish line.

Course Entertainment:

The ING Community Fun Zone Challenge is designed to encourage spectator and community participation in the ING Miami Marathon®. There are five Fun Zones along the 26.2 mile course, each being run by a different group or organization. The goal for the Fun Zones is to form a foundation in which we could continue to build into an event that involves, engages, and gives back to the community.

ING Cheering Zone - Omni Station

Mile: 10.5
Location: NE 15th St and Biscayne Blvd.
Hours of Operation: 6:40 AM to 8:55 AM

Tips: This ING Cheering zone is ideally located at Mile 10.5 to cheer both marathon and half marathon runners alike.

Getting There: From anywhere in downtown, take the MetroMover’s Omni loop to Omni station. Exit the train and you are there (aprox. 5 minutes ride) 

What can you expect at the ING Cheering Zone?

• Go signs you can customize for your favorite runner
• Thunder sticks and other noise makers to “turbo boost” runners to the finish line
• Complimentary snacks and beverages
• ING Pace bands to estimate the time your runner will run by the ING Cheering Zone
• Emcee and live entertainment to keep you dancing in the streets and cheering for joy

What to bring with you?

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Bright, colorful clothing (preferably orange)
• Camera for that special moment…you know the one
• A reliable wristwatch to keep track of the race 

• The course is a USATF certified flat single loop course.
• There are several bridges well spread out along the course with a very slight graduated incline. The bridges are being held in the closed-to-vessel position for the duration of the race.   
• Digital time clocks will be positioned throughout the course.
• Course markers, directional arrows, and other signage will be positioned throughout the course.
• ChampionChip mats will be placed at the start, 10K, 13.1 Mile, 30K and finish line.
• Several digital clocks at the Finish Line will display unofficial times.
• The marathon will feature entertainment along the course for both spectators and runners.
• If you signed up for the full-marathon and you decide to run the half-marathon you will receive a full-marathon finisher's medal.
• Please adhere to 'courtesy corralling'. Line up at the start line area according to your estimated finish time.

The Course is famous - Hundreds of movies have been shot on the course

The sights along the course are probably going to be extremely familiar, for hundreds of Hollywood hits have been shot at the very deco buildings you'll be running by, the sidewalks you run alongside, and the waters you'll trot across.

Movies and TV shows are such a big part of this course that we have created a seminar during ING Miami Marathon® Weekend at the Nissan Health & Fitness Expo presented by The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald. The seminar will focus on movies and other trivia that pertain to the marathon route.

For a list of the Major Motion Pictures shot on or near the course click here.