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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Marathon Course

Start & Finish Lines
Gears Check-In
Turn-by Turn & Mile Markers
Marathon Aid Station
Course Elevation
Entertainment
Community Fun Zones
Cheer Zones
Other Important Info
Weather Conditions
Pace Groups

 

After each year's marathon, we pay tribute to the star of the show… the course. Runners count on the course each year to pull them through each mile, and every year this course doesn't let them down. Mile after mile the views and the sounds help propel one to the finish line. Be on the lookout for views on the course you might recognize from a hit tv show or movie. Many of those hot spots are part of this incredible course!    

                                                                                         

ING Miami Marathon® Course Info:

2011 Course Map
2011 Interactive Map
2011 Turn-by-Turn

*Subject to change

The ING Miami Marathon® is an official Boston Marathon Qualifier.

Boston Qualifier
Boston Qualifying Times

 Course Video



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USATF Certified Course #:
FL09006EBM

 USATF
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

American Airlines Arena

   
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		  

 

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:

If your application is submitted with proof of having completed a marathon after 01/01/07 in a time faster than those listed below, you will be CONSIDERED for a seeded number. Seeded numbers are NOT guaranteed. Seeded runners will be corralled at the front of the start line. All other runners will be asked to "courtesy corral" according to their estimated finish times which have been issued with their respective bib number group. Seeded number requests must be submitted by 12/31/10.
MEN: 3:10:00
WOMEN: 3:45:00
                                   

Turn-by-Turn and Mile Markers:
 
2011 Turn-by-Turn Description*
 
Click here for an elaborate historical and narrative description
of each mile of the ING Miami Marathon®.

*Subject to change.

Marathon Aid Stations:

Gatorade

UHealth

  • 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. The University of Miami Health System 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:MacArthur Causeway

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:
Miami is known for entertaining its visitors and residents, so of course we couldn't have a marathon without offering Miami-Style entertainment. In fact you'll be getting over 15 entertainment stations along your journey through paradise.

Entertainment coordination is provided by Music Desires. Send email to the entertainment director.
 Music Desires


ING Community Fun Zone Challenge:

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.

Miami Parrot Head Club Hurricane Bhangra

The Trinbago Village


The inaugural ING Community Fun Zone Challenge recap & results!


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 

 

Marathon Course Time Limit Policy:

In order to comply with city permits, the roads used will reopen in a graduated fashion. We require that participants be properly prepared and trained to complete the full marathon (26.2 miles) within 6 hours (~14 min/mile pace). However, the full marathon finish line will remain open for 7 hours (~16 min/mile pace). Please note that after the 6 hour pace, participant support (i.e. aid/water stations, volunteers, course marshals, clocks, etc.) is NOT guaranteed and you will be required to adhere to local pedestrian rules (move to curbsides, break down lanes, sidewalks, etc.). Medals and official finish times will be given to all finishers who complete the race within 7 hours.

Checkpoint
Marathon participants must reach the 12.8 mile mark within 3:15 in order to be allowed to continue, at which point participants will be encouraged to finish the half marathon.

      Marathon Cut-Off Policy Summary: 
            ► 3:15 for check point 
            ► 6 hours (~14 min/mile) for the course 
            ► 7 hours (~16 min/mile) for the finish line (use sidewalks, curbside, etc.)

*The cut-off times are based on chip time, not gun time, in consideration of the additional time it takes the start corrals to clear through the start line.

**These cut-off times are also based on industry benchmarks, a majority of the races throughout the US implement similar policies.


Other important course details:

  • 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.

Weather Conditions:Run Miami Beach

The time period for the marathon is historically among Miami's driest and coolest time of the year. Nevertheless, we recommend that you please plan and prepare accordingly. Miami's tropical weather can be humid, warm and wet.

Get a sense for how pleasant our climate is during that time of the year...

  • Average start temp in the low 60's
  • Average noon temp in the mid 70's
  • Actual 2003 start temperature 51° F
  • Actual 2004 start temperature 65° F
  • Actual 2005 start temperature 63° F
  • Actual 2006 start temperature 70° F
  • Actual 2007 start temperature 68° F
  • Actual 2008 start temperature 59° F
  • Actual 2009 start temperature 65° F
  • Actual 2010 start temperature 63° F 

* The winter in Miami, can vary drastically so please plan accordingly in case marathon day is warm and humid. As the day progresses, on a clear day with mild temperatures, direct sun can warm things up rather quickly throughout your race.

Pace Groups

Whether going for a PR or keeping consistent splits, run with one of our trained and qualified pacers to ensure finishing in your goal time. To sign up for the pace group of your choice please click here. The Pace times for ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon will be:

Please note that full and half pace groups begin together and stay together until mile 12.8.

3:30 / 1:45

3:40 / 1:50

3:50 / 1:55

4:00 / 2:00

4:15 / 2:08

4:30 / 2:15

4:45 / 2:23

5:30 / 2:45

 

Pace Group Sign Up
 

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.