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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This 5K is the perfect chance for everyone to be apart of the biggest weekend in South Florida.

Why is this 5K unique?
Weather Conditions
A Medal & More
Timing & Scoring



Tropical 5K Date & Time

Saturday, January 29, 2011

7:30 AM (EST) Race Start

Start: Miami Beach Children's Museum at Watson Island, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL
Finish: Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL

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The last weekend in January is filled with events brought to you by US Road Sports & Entertainment of Florida, formerly PR Racing Miami 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 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. Friends and family not running the Marathon or Half Marathon will also be able to share in the inspiring ING Miami Marathon Weekend experience.

 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 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 meal
  • An official commemorative t-shirt
  • Live music, food, and entertainment at Nikki Beach post-race party
  • Digital photo available online after the race
  • Shuttle service from the finish to the start


5K Timing and Scoring:

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