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The Miami Marathon and Half Marathon

The Miami Marathon and Half Marathon will take place Friday, January 23 – Sunday, January 25, 2026 and is a favorite “racecation” for runners from around the world. The event consists of 3 components including a Health and Fitness Expo at the Mana Wynwood, a Saturday Tropical 5k race (3.1 miles) which takes runners by the cruise port, the Art Deco District, and ends at Nikki Beach. All events lead up to the signature Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday. There are 385 hotel room nights contracted at Hotel Continental Miami Beach, Courtyard by Marriott, Hilton Garden Inn, Residence Inn, The Gates Hotel South Beach, The Gale South Beach, The Cadillac Hotel, Circa 39, and Best Western Plus. In addition, 634,652,140 media impressions are contracted through various media partnerships. The event is expected to draw over 23,000 athletes, spectators, families and friends of which an estimated 60% (13,800) are estimated to be tourists. The Kids Run Miami Program (KRM) will also be continued this year, where 1,000 local children will be able to run the final mile of the race for free.
About Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
The MBVCA is a seven member authority, appointed by the City of Miami Beach Commission, with the goal of encouraging, developing and promoting the image of Miami Beach locally, nationally and internationally as a vibrant community and superb tourist destination. To this end, the MBVCA strategically focuses its funding investments in a balanced manner, fostering outstanding existing programs, stimulating new activities, and encouraging partnerships. The MBVCA is committed to a careful, long-term plan for allocation of resources to build the uniqueness of Miami Beach as ones of the world's greatest communities and tourism destinations.