Life Time Miami Marathon
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Event overview
The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Presented by FP Movement is an annual road race in Miami and Miami Beach. The 2026 weekend includes the marathon and half marathon on January 25, 2026 and the Tropical 5K on January 24, 2026. The event has a participant cap of 18,500. Marathon and half marathon registration is listed as sold out; waitlist and lottery processes are in place with selections beginning September 22, 2025 and the lottery open through September 14, 2025. The finish area for the marathon and half marathon is at Bayfront Park.
Race details
The course runs through Miami and Miami Beach and passes landmarks such as South Beach Art Deco areas and the Port of Miami. The route follows palm-lined avenues and sections alongside water. The half marathon route includes a deviation in the last 200 meters from the full marathon finish.
- 26.2 miles / 42 kilometers
- 13.1 miles / 21 kilometers
- 5K (Tropical 5K, family-friendly)
On the registration page the listed entry fees are $250 for the marathon and $225 for the half. Age minimums are 16+ for the marathon and 14+ for the half. Organizers note a 2024 TSA advisory that certain sun-shaped spinner medals may not be allowed in carry-on luggage and suggest planning for checked baggage or shipping. Life Time members with six months of active Club-Access Membership receive early access to event registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.