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| Registration Opens August 1 for the The iconic event returns on January 31, 2027 to celebrate a quarter century of inspiring movement, building community and showcasing Miami as a premier running destination |
| MIAMI, July 31, 2026 — What began 25 years ago as a bold vision has grown into one of the world’s premier destination marathons and an anchor of Miami’s thriving health and wellness culture. Public registration for the 25th annual Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement opens August 1, giving runners the opportunity to secure a spot for race weekend on January 31, 2027. Demand for the event continues to reach new heights. The 2026 edition sold out in just two weeks – a record for the event and twice as fast as the previous year. As marathon participation continues to surge worldwide, the milestone 25th anniversary is expected to draw runners from across the globe, including the 51 runners who have completed every edition of the event. “When we started this race 25 years ago, we believed Miami could become one of the world’s great running cities,” said Frankie Ruiz, Miami Marathon Co-Founder and Life Time Chief Running Officer. “Today, the Life Time Miami Marathon is so much more than a race—it’s a celebration of this community, its culture and the active lifestyles that continue to bring people together from around the world.” The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half is part of Life Time’s growing ecosystem of athletic events, performance programming, athletic country club destinations and digital offerings designed to support athletes throughout their healthy living journey—from training for a first 5K to crossing marathon finish lines. Since the inaugural event in 2003, the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half has grown into an iconic destination endurance, welcoming runners from nearly every U.S. state and more than 80 countries annually. Participants experience a USATF-certified, Boston Marathon-qualifying course through Downtown Miami, Miami Beach and Coconut Grove, showcasing the city’s skyline, waterfront and diverse neighborhoods. In addition to the marquee marathon and half marathon distances, the weekend activities include: · Life Time Tropical 5K on Saturday, January 30, 2027. · Miami Famous Expo, bringing together more than 36,000 runners, spectators and industry-leading vendors for product demos, experiential activations , and live entertainment at Mana Wynwood Convention Center on January 29 – January 30, 2027. · Kids Run Miami, presented by the Life Time Foundation, where more than 1,200 Miami-Dade County students will complete the final mile of their 26.2-mile journey after participating in a 15-week youth running program designed to inspire healthy, active lifestyles. For registration and more information, visit themiamimarathon.com. The Life Time Miami Marathon and Half is supported by the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and owned and produced by Life Time, the premier healthy lifestyle brand. It is among nearly 30 premier athletic events owned and produced by Life Time, including the Chicago Half Marathon, UNBOUND Gravel, and the Leadville Race Series. Life Time (NYSE: LTH) also has a portfolio of more than 195 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada including in South Florida at Coral Gables, Miami at The Falls, Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens. About Life Time Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members. |