Miami Marathon
| Miami Marathon | |
|---|---|
Start line in front of Freedom Tower in 2015 | |
| Date | January or February |
| Location | Miami, Florida |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon, half marathon |
| Established | 2003 (current era) |
| Official site | www.themiamimarathon.com |
The Miami Marathon is an annual marathon racing event hosted by Miami, Florida, since 2003. The marathon course also runs through the city of Miami Beach, Florida. The 42.195-kilometre (26.219 mi) race is typically run on the last Sunday in January or the first Sunday in February, at approximately 6:00 am. The event also includes a half marathon, and a wheelchair division for both races. Marathon finish times can be used to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Shifting Gears United is partner for the disability division.
Celebrities or local politicians typically start the race. Frank Shorter, 1972 Olympic marathon champion, and Ryan Hall, winner of the marathon event in the 2008 United States Olympic Trials, have been previously given this honor.
Life Time Fitness produces this event.