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Tropical 5K Info


Tropical 5K Date & Time

Saturday, February 1, 2014
7:30 AM (EST) Race Start


The first weekend in February is filled with events brought to you by US Road Sports & Entertainment of Florida and this event is sure to add to the exciting line-up of happenings. Introducing… The Tropical 5K. This race will serve as a sneak preview and warm-up for those running the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. Friends and family not running the Marathon or Half Marathon will also be able to share in the inspiring Miami Marathon Weekend experience.

Parking/Directions:
Early arrival is strongly encouraged. Construction and limited parking locations will have impacts on your arrival time. Please make every effort to arrive early race morning.

To Start Line:

I-395 Eastbound/Miami Traffic - Exit onto Watson Island/Miami Children's Museum/Jungle Island. Follow the guidance of the Parking Attendants into designated parking locations.

I-395 Westbound/Miami Beach Traffic - Exit onto Watson Island/Miami Children's Museum/Jungle Island. Utilize Jungle Island Parking Deck. Parking Deck is free and will open at 5:30 AM. Shuttles to start line will be waiting at entrance of parking deck. Shuttles will depart every 15 minutes beginning at 6:00 AM and ending at 7:15 AM.

*****Shuttles will provide transportation back to Watson Island/Miami Children's Museum/Jungle Island from the Finish Line at Nikki Beach beginning at 8:00 AM and ending at 11:00 AM****

 Why is this 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk unique?
The COURSE, the COURSE and the COURSE! This race will feature a point-to-point format. The race will begin slightly east of Watson Island on the MacArthur Causeway and head east to Miami Beach's Alton Road and end at South Point Park adjacent to Ocean Drive. By the way, you'll be taken back to your cars on Watson Island using one of the many shuttles operating all morning long.
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 Weather Conditions:
The time period selected for the Tropical 5K is historically among Miami's driest and coolest time of the year. Nevertheless, this is Miami and any weather is possible, we recommend that you plan and prepare for unfavorable conditions. The majority of the 5K course is run through un-shaded areas, be aware that this will lead to exposure to Miami's famous Sun.
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A Medal & More for Everyone

  • A special edition spinning medal for everyone who finishes.
  • An official commemorative t-shirt
  • Digital photo available online after the race
  • Shuttle service from the finish to the start

    • Additional awards are given to the top males and females in 15 categories:

    12 & Under

    		13-15

    		16-19

    		20-24

    		25-29
    30-34

    		35-39

    		40-44

    		45-49

    		50-54
    55-59

    		60-64

    		65-69

    		70-74

    		75 & Over

Tropical 5K Age Group Records (2005-2012):

 Name    Time   Year
Age Group
       


 Bryan Sharkey
   15:40   2007
Overall All Male
 Elva Dryer
   18:09   2010
Overall All Female
 Kenneth Castro
   19:13   2008
12 & Under Male
 Lauren Archer
   20:27   2009
12 & Under Female
 Kenneth Castro
   17:32   2009
13-15 Male
 Aylwyn Hernandez
   19:18   2009
13-15 Female
David Ramirez
17:04
2010
16-19 Male
Michelle Robinson
20:20
2007
16-19 Female
Henrique Artico
16:22
2012
20-24 Male
Ana Fyodorova
21:03
2006
20-24 Female
Andrae Drummonds
16:07
2012
25-29 Male
Rachel Ginsberg
20:55
2006
25-29 Female
Rod Recias
17:26
2007
30-34 Male
Amanda Held-Gannon
20:52
2009
30-34 Female
Mark Gomes
16:51
2010
35-39 Male
Elva Dryer
18:09
2010
35-39 Female
Edmundo Herrera
16:42
2009
40-44 Male
Lisa Dorfman
21:41
2006
40-44 Female
Gerald Pearlberg
17:15
2012
45-49 Male
Ana Luiza Garcez
19:59
2009
45-49 Female
Patrick Gaughan
18:53
2007
50-54 Male
Rosa Rogers-Pinto
22:08
2006
50-54 Female
Patrick Gaughan
18:26
2009
55-59 Male
Susie Simms
22:56
2008
55-59 Female
Dan Healy
19:38
2008
60-64 Male
Anne Edwards
25:39
2007
60-64 Female
Bill O'Brien
23:15
2010
65-69 Male
Millie Schwan
26:15
2006
65-69 Female
Marcel Jobin
23:58
2012
70-74 Male
Sylvia Weiner
31:21
2005
70-74 Female
Michael Goldman
26:10
2012
75 & Over Male
Sylvia Weiner
30:30
2007
75 & Over Female

5K Timing and Scoring:
  • The Tropical 5K will use the NEW ChronoTrack B-Tag timing system. Timing and scoring will be provided by Split Second Timing.
  • Participants MUST wear their ChronoTrack B-Tag. No tag, NO TIME.
  • The ChronoTrack B-Tag will only work for the race you signed up for. Miami Marathon and Half Marathon tags will NOT work for the 5K.
  • Click Here for downloadable instructions on how to wear the B-Tag.

    • Click Here to view Tropical 5K All Time Course Records