United States · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Life Time Miami Marathon
Miami, Florida, United States
Miami Marathon links Miami and Miami Beach on a mainly flat road loop across Biscayne Bay, finishing at Bayfront Park. Causeways and bridges interrupt the flat stretches and open up the waterfront views. General entry for 2027 was sold out by 26 September 2026; the official waitlist closes on 30 September, with invitations dependent on places becoming available. Selected charity teams offer another possible route in. The course limit is seven hours after the final wave starts.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Miami
- State / district
- Florida
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Mainly flat with causeway and bridge crossings.
- Approximate field
- About 3,300Finishers · 2026
Rounded from the 3,251 full-marathon finishers reported by FindMyMarathon. This is a recent-edition estimate, not an average or a combined weekend total.
How to enter Life Time Miami Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General entry and official waitlist
As checked on 26 September 2026, general entry for 2027 was sold out. The waitlist closes on 30 September; random selections begin on 5 October as places become available, with 48 hours to claim an invitation.
Official entry informationOfficial charity teams
Contact an approved charity team about its allocated places and fundraising requirements. The Life Time Foundation advertised a limited number of 2027 charity places at the September review.
Official entry informationElite athlete application
Apply with linked race performances for consideration under the elite programme. The published 2027 deadline is 17 January; an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Official entry informationRoute and course
A single loop through Miami and Miami Beach, crossing Biscayne Bay and returning to a finish at Bayfront Park.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Minimum age
- 16 on race day; entrants under 18 need a parent or guardian’s waiver. Minimum age information
- Course time limit
- Seven hours after the final wave starts, with roads reopening and support withdrawing behind the cutoff pace. Course time limit information
- Expo dates
- 29–30 January 2027; check the organiser’s packet-collection requirements before travelling. Expo dates information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Life Time Miami Marathon
Full 2026 resultsDominic Ondoro and Florida’s Christina Welsh took the elite marathon titles at the 24th edition. The organiser’s results archive separates the full marathon from the accompanying half marathon and provides links to individual performances and photographs.
Elite men
Dominic Ondoro won in 2:17:47. Bradley Makuvire was second in 2:20:12 and Ederson Vilela Pereira third in 2:21:18.
View result detailsElite women
Christina Welsh won in 2:42:14, followed by Ellie Stevens in 2:45:43 and Hanna Hauschild in 2:52:27.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Life Time Miami Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 31 Jan 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Life Time Miami Marathon?
General entry and official waitlist: As checked on 26 September 2026, general entry for 2027 was sold out. The waitlist closes on 30 September; random selections begin on 5 October as places become available, with 48 hours to claim an invitation. Official charity teams: Contact an approved charity team about its allocated places and fundraising requirements. The Life Time Foundation advertised a limited number of 2027 charity places at the September review. Elite athlete application: Apply with linked race performances for consideration under the elite programme. The published 2027 deadline is 17 January; an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Where is Life Time Miami Marathon and how far is it?
Life Time Miami Marathon takes place in Miami, Florida, United States. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Life Time Miami Marathon course like?
A single loop through Miami and Miami Beach, crossing Biscayne Bay and returning to a finish at Bayfront Park. Mainly flat with causeway and bridge crossings.
How big is the field at Life Time Miami Marathon?
The approximate field is About 3,300, based on Finishers for 2026. Rounded from the 3,251 full-marathon finishers reported by FindMyMarathon. This is a recent-edition estimate, not an average or a combined weekend total. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Life Time Miami Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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