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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5K RUN/WALK COURSE INFORMATION

General Course Info
Aid Stations
Turn-by-turn
Other Important Info

Click here for 5K aerial course map

The race will serve as sneak preview and warm-up for those running the marathon or half-marathon.
Friends and family not running the marathon or half-marathon will be able to share  the ING Miami Marathon Weekend experience. The course for the Tropical 5K Benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless will use the very same route used in the first portion of the ING Miami Marathon and Half-Marathon course. 		women running 

Cruise Ships lined up along the Port of Miami, gentle sea breeze blowing from South Beach, million dollar homes of the surrounding islands, towering luxury condos, sparkling turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay… all this in just a 5K course!

 
 		  cruise ships


 

What’s a Point-to-Point race?
The race course follows a point-to-point format. What that means is that runners will be starting at one “point” and finishing 5 Kilometers (3.1 miles) away. It is not a loop course but rather a nearly straight path to the finish line. You may park your car near the start (click here for parking details) and designated race shuttle buses will take you back from the finish line area. Some runners may choose to park near the finish line and jog to the start as a warm-up


 		 alton road

Any elevation?
There is one overpass during the two mile portion of the course. This overpass is simply a gradual elevation with an estimated 50 feet above sea level height. Other than this overpass the rest of the course is flat and fast!



 

General Course Info: 

The Start Line:
The 5K (3.1 mile) course starts and finishes in two different areas. The race will start heading east on the MacArthur Causeway near the east side of Watson Island. The approximate starting address is:

980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132


 		  Start

The Finish Line:
Runners will finish in the South Pointe Drive area heading east. The approximate finish line address is:

1 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Shuttles:
The Tropical 5K Benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless will provide continuous shuttle service from the finish line area (South Pointe Park) to Watson Island (start line area) and to the Intercontinental Hotel. The shuttle service schedule and route map will be available soon.

 
 		  finish

Aid Stations:

  • Aid Stations will be placed near the mid-way point and at the finish line.
  • Water and Gatorade will be provided at each station.
  • Medical personnel will also be present at both aid stations. The University of Miami Medical group will ensure runners are provided top-notch first aid care. Click here for more medical information.

Turn-by-Turn Description:

  1. START MacArthur Causeway (East side of Watson Island)
  2. STRAIGHT on MacArthur Causeway
  3. Turn RIGHT on Alton Road
  4. LEFT onto South Pointe Drive
  5. FINISH at Washington Ave (South Pointe Park)

Other Important Course Details:

  • The Course is USATF Certified FL-05006DL
  • There is one overpass with a slight graduated incline.
  • Runners/walkers will need to maintain a 20 minute/mile pace. You will need to complete the 5K in 60 minutes. The course will close at this graduated pace
  • ChampionChip mats will be placed at the start and finish lines.
  • Please adhere to courtesy corralling. Line up at the start according to your estimated finish time.