Here, the Miami Half Marathon finishes and the full marathon continues southbound through the financial district, Brickell, into Coconut Grove, out the Rickenbacker Causeway towards Key Biscayne, and then back through Brickell and downtown Miami to complete the 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi) at Bayfront Park. From there, competitors travel northbound along the famous Ocean Drive, through the City of Miami Beach, and then westbound along the Venetian Causeway and back to the mainland and the City of Miami. Course External imageīeginning on Biscayne Boulevard next to the Miami-Dade Arena (home of the Miami Heat), the course takes runners eastbound on the MacArthur Causeway, past cruise ships docked at the Port of Miami, to South Beach. with all registrants given the option of running the race virtually, transferring their entry to 2022, or obtaining a refund (less any processing fees). The 2021 edition of the race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. For the 10 year anniversary in 2012 the race sold out at 25,000 runners and has continued to reach that number of participants since. In 2010, 18,321 runners took part in the combined races. The race has been growing over the years.
The inaugural race was held on February 2, 2003. The last Orange Bowl Marathon that the Association of Road Racing Statisticians has record of was held in 1988. Įventually financial problems caused the event fold. The marathon was never as popular as other races in the racing calendar and had trouble attracting athletes. Originally the race had started and finished in the Orange Bowl stadium but after issues with the course the start and finish moved to the Crandon Park.
The inaugural Orange Bowl Marathon, established as part of the annual King Orange Jamboree, was held on December 26, 1977, with over 800 participants.
The average temperature at the start of the race for the years 2003-2007 was 63.4 ☏ (17.4 ☌). 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. Shifting Gears United is partner for the disability division.Ĭelebrities or local politicians typically start the race. Marathon finish times can be used to qualify for the Boston Marathon. The event also includes a half marathon, and a wheelchair division for both races. 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 marathon course also runs through the city of Miami Beach, Florida. The Miami Marathon is an annual marathon racing event hosted by Miami, Florida, since 2003. Start line in front of Freedom Tower in 2015Ģ003 (20 years ago) ( 2003) (current era)
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