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The convenient environment of the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon® start & finish lines, expo, and
awards ceremony allow for commuting to be a breeze.
All race weekend events, with the exception of the
parties on South Beach, are all within half mile radius.
This makes it easy for you if you are coming from out of town.
Click here for a map of Downtown Miami. 
Courtesy of our friends at MiamiMaps.com.
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| From the North: |
I-95 South to Exit 3B (the old 5A), which is NW 8th Street. Go left onto NW 8th Street. Take 8th Street east to Biscayne Boulevard |
From the South:
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I-95 North to NW 2nd Street (Exit 2B).
Go north to NW 5th Street and turn right. |
From Eastbound on SR 836 (Dolphin Expressway):
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Exit at NE 2nd Avenue.
Go south to NE 8th Street and turn left. |
From Westbound on MacArthur Causeway
(I-395):
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Exit at Biscayne Boulevard.
Go south to NE 8th Street and turn left. |
We do not recommend using exit 2A. It may be backed-up. We recommend using the metro rail and metro mover to arrive in the Downtown area, give yourself plenty of time to find parking if you decide to drive into Downtown Miami.
Public Transportation Inbound:
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The MetroRail will depart from Dadeland Station South at 4:30 a.m. and trains will run continously to the Government Center station. Transfer to the MetroMover, which has a 2-car express service to the Freedom Tower station (closest to start line). MetroMover will be running 24 hours. All runners will ride for FREE with their race numbers. We are not
responsible for delays or other distruptions on the MetroMover
or MetroRail Services.
In order to find out if where you are staying for the race has a bus stop nearby that runs service to the start line, you can use an interactive service provided by Miami-Dade Transit and their transit partners. You simply fill out the form (with Hotel address, time you wish to depart and arrive, etc.) and a recommended plan will be displayed.
Trip Planner
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Downtown Area:
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| Miami Parking Authority Garages |
| Garage 3 |
190 NE 3 St (between NE 2 Ave & NE 1 Ave) |
Marathon Rate: $2 |
| Garage 4 |
SE 2 St. & NE 1 Ave (Bank of America Tower) |
Marathon Rate: $7 |
| Other Affiliated Garages/Lots |
| American Airlines Arena |
601 Biscayne Blvd.
(enter through Port Blvd.) |
Marathon Rate: $3 |
| Bayside Marketplace |
401 Biscayne Blvd. |
Marathon Rate: $3 |
| USA Parking Suntrust Annex |
255 NE 2nd St. |
Marathon Rate: $10 |
NE 7th and NE 6th Streets...
We also recommend metered parking in the Brickell area and using the MetroMover into the start line.
Parking costs...
Please keep in mind that private lots are available throughout but some of these will charge between $10-$30 to park (depending on their proximity to the start line). Don't try and park too close to the start line because you may get caught in traffic.
Don't Get Towed!
If you park at a bagged meter or at a location that has a tow-a-way stick you will probably get towed. Many of these spaces are rented for the marathon and the Miami Parking Authority has been instructed to tow!
PLAN ON ARRIVING BEFORE 5 A.M.!
Expect to jog a few short blocks, the start and finish are 700 meters away from each other. Also, remember that Gear Check is at the finish line.
*The ING Miami Marathon® doesn't operate any parking facilities. We only encourage runners and their families to use Miami Parking Authority facilities and other affiliated partner lots/garages.
Taxi...
Those staying in Miami Beach might want to simply take a cab (shouldn't cost more than $10). Just tell the cab driver to take you as close as he can to Biscayne Blvd near the American Airlines Arena (white circular looking building) or The Miami Herald building is close as well. Cab company number is 305-888-8888.
 By Boat...
Boating to the finish line and start line is also possible. As the stars of the MTV Music Awards recently did, you too can make a unique red carpet entrance by coming to the Miami Mainland via boat and parking on the east side of Bayside Marketplace. For more information click here.
Miami Parking Authority
Miami-Dade Transit Authority
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Free service available to participants and their friends and familes.
Friday Schedule
Start time - 11:30 am
Buses depart every 20 minutes
Location of pick up - Bayside Marketplace
Destination - Miami Beach Convention Center
Last bus leaves Bayside at 7:30 pm
Last bus leaves Miami Beach Convention Center at 8:15 pm
Saturday Schedule
Start time - 8:30 am
Buses depart every 15 minutes
Location of pick up - Bayside Marketplace
Destination - Miami Beach Convention Center
Last bus leaves Bayside at 5:30 pm
Last bus leaves Miami Beach Convention Center at 6:30 pm
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CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR SHUTTLE TICKETS!
There will be shuttle service available from the Miami Beach Convention Center to the Start/Finish area in Downtown Miami on race morning. Participants and guests can utilize this service.
Race Day Shuttle Fees:
- One way trip $10
- Roundtrip $18
Tickets will be available online shortly, we will send an email to let everyone know. Race morning tickets will also be available at the expo. SEATING IS LIMITED.
Race Day Shuttle Times:
Pre Race -- Shuttles will be leaving Miami Beach Convention Center at 4:30 a.m. to ensure timely arrival at the Start Line
Post Race shuttles will operate from 8 am to 2 pm
Participant parking will be available at the Miami Beach Convention Center parking lot.
Race site shuttle drop-off and pick-up will be at:
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus (NE 2 Ave between NE 3 & NE 4 Streets)
Directions from Finish:
Walk to the end of the finish line chute and make a left at NE 3 Street, NE 2 Ave is one block away.
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