News & Events

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.

The College Football National Championship Game will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami-Dade County. Beyond the game itself, the National Championship weekend will feature a variety of exciting events hosted by the College Playoff and 2026 Miami Host Committee. These ancillary events will be primarily based in Miami Beach and include Playoff Playlist Live, Playoff Fan Central, CFP Trophy Trot, CFP Foundation Extra Yard For Teachers Summit and Taste of the Championship among others. Miami Beach will serve as a central hub for College Football Playoff weekend events and activations and this spotlight will be amplified nationally through extensive promotional efforts from the Host Committee and ESPN as they feature weeklong Championship Weekend programming including live broadcasts from fan-facing events and numerous branded experiences across Miami Beach.

Recognition among colleagues is a powerful catalyst for motivation, collaboration, and a thriving workplace culture. In this dynamic free 60-minute virtual session, participants will explore how everyday acts of appreciation can strengthen team spirit and elevate performance across roles and departments.

Designed for front-line professionals in hospitality, public service, and other team-based environments, this session will offer practical insights to:

• Cultivate a culture of mutual respect and encouragement through peer-to-peer recognition
• Reinforce positive behaviors that contribute to shared success and service excellence

Participants will leave with simple yet impactful techniques to celebrate one another’s contributions, foster a sense of belonging, and build a more motivated and connected team.

• Next Session: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm

*Note: In order to receive your digital badge, interested participants must register individually and include an email address*

Recognition is more than a gesture—it is a strategic leadership tool that inspires excellence, strengthens team bonds, and cultivates a culture of purpose. In this engaging free 90-minute virtual session, participants will explore how intentional recognition practices can elevate motivation and performance across all levels of an organization.

Whether you lead in hospitality, public service, or any collaborative environment, this session will offer practical strategies to:

• Harness the power of recognition to drive positive behavior and team engagement
• Foster a workplace culture rooted in appreciation, trust, and shared success

Participants will leave with actionable techniques to reinforce motivation, celebrate contributions meaningfully, and lead with authenticity and impact.

• Next Session: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm

​​​​​​*Note: In order to receive your digital badge, interested participants must register individually and include an email address*