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MIAMI MARATHON & HALF MARATHON®
RACE PROGRAM
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CONTENTS
WEEKEND SCHEDULE....................................................................................................6
HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO PRESENTED BY THE MIAMI HERALD & EL NUEVO HERALD................................... 7-9
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................ 10-15
DIGITAL RUNNER EXPERIENCE....................................................................................17
POST-RACE COVERAGE...............................................................................................17
SPECTATOR INFORMATION.........................................................................................19
ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES.....................................................................................19
OFFICIAL CHARITIES...................................................................................................22
SPONSORS..................................................................................................................23
KIDS RUN MIAMI........................................................................................................26
CHEERING ZONES.......................................................................................................28
COURSE TURN-BY-TURN..............................................................................................30
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On behalf of Life Time Fitness and the South Florida
community, we welcome you to Miami and the
2015 Miami Marathon & Half Marathon® race
weekend. You are already FAMOUS for making
the 13th running of our event a record with over
25,000 participants that just gets better each
year. In only twelve short years Miami has joined
the major marathons of the US and helped secure
its status as a premier destination event with an
international appeal that cannot be missed.
As a FAMOUS runner, your strides will carry you
alongside other famous runners joining you from
every state and territory of the US and close to 100
nations. Our international field includes runners
from Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Great
Britain, France, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands,
China and Japan to just name a few. The start
to finish entertainment and support efforts will
once again bring out Miami’s unique flavor and
excitement as you pass along the most scenic
course in the US.
Miami is FAMOUS for being a big event town
having played host to Super Bowls, the World
Series, NBA Finals, National Championship football
games, NASCAR, and nationally acclaimed art
festivals and boat shows. As its own BIG EVENT, the
Miami Marathon has earned acclaim as the “Pro
Bowl Event of Marathons.” You and your running
peers will enjoy completing your journey this
weekend and truly being MIAMI FAMOUS.
Special congratulations and thanks to those runners
whose fundraising efforts have established a record
number of charities supported in 2015. We also
want to acknowledge the 5,000+ middle school
students who are completing their 26.2 miles in
the Kids Run Miami program and striving to lead a
healthier life style. In addition, we also want to say
thank you to the 2,800+ dedicated volunteers that
assist us in putting on this special event.
We congratulate each and every runner for making
Miami your destination race and for participating
in the largest and greatest running event in South
Florida history. Sunday, January 25, 2015 will be a
lifetime memorable experience for you, the entire
field and the Miami running community. The Miami
Marathon has become a giant celebration and you
are our VIP celebrity so enjoy the sights and sounds
that only Miami can bring!
Run Famous, Run Miami!
INSIDE
IS A
PERSONAL VICTORY
An achievement like this can turn any runner into a champion. Be it crossing the finish
line first or crossing it at all, there’s no better place to discover your inner champion than
at the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon. Mix traditional southern charm with
a beautiful spring run through Atlanta and you’ll get a well-organized, friendly race on an
awesome course—the ultimate combination for a perfect event. So register today and
see for yourself what’s inside a champion.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015
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HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
South Florida’s Largest Health & Fitness Expo.
The Health & Fitness Expo presented by the Miami Herald and el
Nuevo Herald is the premier event for anyone interested in running,
walking, health, nutrition or fitness related information. With over 100
exhibitors at the Miami Beach Convention Center, you will experience
one of the largest expos in the region, including interactive displays,
food and product sampling, discounts on shoes and clothing and the
newest and best in running and fitness gear.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Health & Fitness Expo
presented by The Miami Herald & El Nuevo Herald
2015 EXPO DETAILS
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, 33139 | Hall C
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015 | 7:30 AM
Miami Children’s Museum | Watson Island
980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, 33132
MAIN EVENT
LOCATION:
DATE & HOURS:
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive – Hall C
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Friday, January 23, 2015 | 12 PM to 7 PM
Saturday, January 24, 2015 | 10 AM to 6 PM
FREE EXPO SHUTTLES:
Free shuttle service will be provided from Bayside in Downtown Miami to Miami Beach for the Health &
Fitness Expo presented by the Miami Herald & el Nuevo Herald. Participants may use this service to go to
and from Downtown and Miami Beach on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24, 2015. Buses will
operate during expo hours and depart approximately every 20 mintutes.
GETTING TO THE EXPO
NOTE: I-195 is highly recommended over I-395 due to local traffic patterns.
Take I-95 from the north or south, Exit 195 East (Julia Tuttle Causeway) to Alton Road South, Left on 17th
Street, Left on Convention Center Drive.
EXPO PARKING
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2015
There are a number of public parking areas and garages within walking distance to the Expo (parking
rates may apply). Please visit the site below for a detailed map.
Miami Marathon and Half Marathon®
START at American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Elite Athletes Award Ceremony
FINISH Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
6:15 AM START
9:30 AM START
tinyurl.com/miamiexpopark
Valet will be available at the entrance of Hall C for $15
MIAMI MARATHON & HALF MARATHON®
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HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO CONTINUED
EXPO SPEAKER SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
EXPO VENDORS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Friday, January 23 | Miami Beach Convention Center – Hall C
Michelob Ultra 13.1 Miami Beach
5-hour ENERGY
A1A Fort Lauderdale Marathon
Active Fit Sports Wear
Active Sole Eyewear
All Whites
AminoRip
Auria
Bandi Bands
Baptist Health
BaySix
BeeCause Charms
BelleCore
Bimbo Bakeries USA
BN Sports
Bolder Band
Booth Sign Text
Boston Bill Sunglasses
Bragging Rights
Buddy Fruit
Chobani
City Bikes
Deliver Lean
Enovative Technologies
Excalibur 10 Miler
Fit 2 Run
Fitletic
Flipbelt
Florida Sports Foundation
Fond Memories Graphics
FootWorks
Friendship Circle
Gable Ponce
GEICO
GP Pearberg
Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners
Hard Rock Cafe
Hispanic Group
Hoko Sport - Miami
ID Life 2
iRun Company
KT Tape
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Mack Cycle and Fitness
Mahatma Rice
MarathonFoto
Marine Corps Marathon
Maui Jim
Medio maraton de Bogota
MESP, Inc.
Miami Heat
1:00 PM How to Get Out of Trouble in a Race Physically and Psychologically When Trouble Strikes
Coach GP Pearlberg – USAFT Coach, Co-Founder RunningBuzz.com, Author – “Run Tall, Run Easy”
2:00 PM Tips for Running the Miami Marathon
Jeremy Pate – Official Voice of the Miami Marathon
3:15 PM Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Noel Gressner – Physical Therapist, Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
4:00 PM Tips for Running the Miami Marathon – En Español
Marcela Todd – Miami Marathon’s Colombian Ambassador
4:45 PM Top Nutrition Tips for Runners
Lucette Talamas – Registered Dietitian, Baptist Health South Florida
5:30 PM Six Secret Tips Guaranteed To Improve Your Marathon Performance
Jim Crist - Miami Marathon Pace Team Director
Saturday, January 24 | Miami Beach Convention Center – Hall C
11:00 AM How to Get Out of Trouble in a Race Physically and Psychologically When Trouble Strikes
Coach GP Pearlberg – USAFT Coach, Co-Founder RunningBuzz.com, Author – “Run Tall, Run Easy”
12:00 PM Sports Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Health & Running Performance
Lisa Dorfman – MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC, FAND, The Running Nutritionist®
1:00 PM Meeting Your Miami Marathon Pace Team
Jim Crist – Miami Marathon Pace Team Director
2:00 PM Tips for Running the Miami Marathon
Jeremy Pate – Official Voice of the Miami Marathon
3:00 PM Tips for Running the Miami Marathon – En Español
Marcela Todd – Miami Marathon’s Colombian Ambassador
4:00 PM International Ambassadors
The Colombian Pace Team
Miami Herald
Mio - High Intensity Bodycare
Multisports USA
Muse Activewear
NAMS Clothing
National Running Center
No Boundaries Sport
NormaTec Sports
One More Mile
Organic Valley
Pace Team
Palm Beach Marathon
Panasonic
PEG Fitness
Polar Electro
Power Crunch
Powerful Yogurt
Procter & Gamble
Real Time Pain Relief
Reggae Marathon, LTD
Runlikelola
Runner’s Company
Runner’s Depot
Running Skirts
Running Wild
Salming USA
Samina USA
Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay
Skechers USA
SLS3
Small Planet Foods
Smarty Pants
SoBe Tri / Escape
Sockodelik
SoleRUNNERS
Sparkly Soul
Sports and Prevention
Sports Authority
Success Rice
Sure-Sport
Sweaty Bands
The Running Buddy
The Running Nutritionist
The Stick
Toufayan Bakeries
Toyota
Tri2One
USA-Sport Eyewear
Wigns for Life Run
Yurbuds
Zitos
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PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
RACE PACKET
START LINE INFORMATION
• Bib number with gear check tag (emergency contact on back)
• ChronoTrack B-Tag® (Affixed to back of bib number)
• Safety pins for your bib number and zip tie for the gear check tag.
CORRALS
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT YOUR BIB
• You MUST fill in necessary medical information and emergency contacts on the back of your bib number.
• The ChronoTrack B-Tag® affixed to the back of your bib is your running timing device for this event. This
Runners will be pre-assigned a
START line corral by expected
finish time. Corrals will be labeled
by large signs. Your assigned
corral will be indicated on your bib
number. Match the letter of your
bib to the letter of your corral.
A
is a single use bib tag.
• Your bib MUST be clearly visible and worn on the front and outside of all clothing during the entire race.
• Do NOT alter, fold or wrinkle the bib in any way.
• You must securely fasten your bib to the front of your running outfit with the safety pins provided.
• Tags are non-transferable and MUST be worn by only the participant to whom they are assigned.
• Participants MUST cross the START line during the official start time. Participants who begin before the
START LINE MAP
official start or cross after the ChronoTrack B-Tag® starting mats have been removed will not receive an
official time.
• If you participate in the Tropical 5K DO NOT use the same ChronoTrack B-Tag® issued to you for
the 5K. It will not work for the marathon or half marathon.
RACE DAY TIMES
START LINE ACCESS....................................................... 5:00 AM
OPENING CEREMONY..................................................... 6:00 AM
BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA
ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES DIVISION................. START
6:05 AM
OPEN FIELD............................................................START 6:15 AM
START LINE SERVICES
GEAR CHECK
Gear check is located at the Finish line,
three blocks south of the Start line.
WALKWAY
To get through the start line,
participants will be able to use
walkways until they close at 6:00 AM.
MEDICAL
A medical unit will be located at
the Start line for your safety. Please
look for medical personnel in red
t-shirts if you need assistance. Water/
Gatorade® stations will be located
on both sides of the Start line area.
BATHROOMS
Port-o-lets and facilities will be
located towards the front and back
of the Start line as well as in the
American Airlines Arena.
For the safety of participants, corral security has been increased to ensure that all
athletes are entering only into assigned corrals.
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PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
ON THE COURSE
TIME LIMITS
MILE AND KILOMETER MARKERS
In order to comply with city permits, the roads used will reopen in a graduated fashion. We require that
participants be properly prepared and trained to complete the full marathon (26.2 miles) within 6 hours (~14
min/mile pace) and the half marathon (13.1 miles) within 3.5 hours (~16 min/mile pace). However, the full
marathon Finish line will remain open for 7 hours (~16 min/mile pace) and the half marathon Finish line will
remain open for 4 hours (~18 min/mile pace). Please note that after the 6 hour pace for the full marathon
and after the 3.5 hour pace for the half marathon, participant support (i.e. aid/water stations, volunteers,
course marshals, clocks, etc.) is NOT guaranteed and you will be required to adhere to local pedestrian rules
(move to curbsides, break down lanes, sidewalks, etc.) Medals and official finish times will be given to all
finishers who complete the race within 7 hours.
Highly visible mile markers will be located at every mile and kilometer markers will be located
every 5 kilometers.
RACE AID STATIONS
• There will be 24 aid stations located on the course, including the START line, FINISH line, and
approximately every 1 mile starting at the Coast Guard station on the MacArthur Causeway.
• Water and Gatorade® Endurance formula will be available at all aid stations.
FINISH LINE INFORMATION
• Gatorade Endurance Chews will be available between mile 7/8 and also at mile 22.
• Medical staff from Baptist Health South Florida will be positioned at every aid station.
ASSISTANCE TO THE FINISH
Transport back to the FINISH line will be provided for runners unable to complete the race.
A runner follow-up bus/van will be available throughout the course at the back of the pack. The FINISH line
is on Biscayne Boulevard (between SE 1st St. and Flagler St.) and will remain open until 2:00 PM. Please
call Life Time Athletic Events at (305) 278-8668 if you have any questions.
MARATHON CHECKPOINT
Marathon participants must reach the 12.8 mile mark within 3 hours and 15 minutes in order to be
allowed to continue, at which point participants will be encouraged to finish the half marathon.
Marathon Cut-Off Policy:
3:15 for check point; 6 hours (~14 min/mile) for the course.
AWARDS
Every finisher receives the Spinning Palm Finisher Medal complete with artistic ribbon designed by worldrenowned artist Romero Britto. There will also be age group awards going 5 deep for 13 age groups in the
marathon, and 14 age groups in the half marathon. All age group awards will be be mailed upon receipt of the
award redemption form which will be posted online. Shipping fees apply.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
Baptist Health South Florida is there to tend to your needs. Doctors, nurses,
and other medical professionals from Baptist Health, which includes
Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital and
Mariners Hospital, as well as our Baptist Medical Plazas will be available at the START and FINISH lines as well as
the numerous aid stations throughout the course. The main medical station will be located at the FINISH line in
front of Bayfront Park. All medical personnel will be wearing red t-shirts for easy recognition and will be on hand
before, during and after the race. From blisters and bandages to cramps and compresses, Baptist Health South
Florida will be there for any bumps along the way. Thanks to the great staff of volunteer medical professionals
from Baptist Health South Florida for helping make the pain go away.
7 hours (~16 min/mile) for the FINISH line (use sidewalks, curbside, etc.)
Half Marathon Cut-Off Policy:
3.5 hours (~16 min/mile pace) for the course.
4 hours (~18 min/mile pace) for the FINISH line (use sidewalks, curbside, etc.)
IMPORTANT: You must provide medical and emergency contact information on the back of your bib.
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RACE PROGRAM
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
GET THERE RACE DAY
RACE DAY PARK
METRORAIL AND METROMOVER
Going to the race in the early morning? Metrorail trains will depart
the southern most station (Dadeland South) and the northern most station
(Palmetto) starting at 4:30 AM. The train will pick-up at all stops along the
way to the Government Center station in Downtown Miami.
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Under I-95, SW 2 Ave. & River Dr. bet. SW 1-2 St.
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Under I-95, SW River Dr. bet. SW 2-3 St.
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NW 2 Ave. bet. NW 9-10 St.
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NW 1 Ct. bet. NW 8-9 St.
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NW 2 Ave. & 1 Ct. bet. NW 7-8 St.
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at the American Airlines Arena. DO NOT USE BRICKELL AVENUE BRIDGE.
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MIAMI MARATHON & HALF MARATHON® PACE GROUPS
For first timers, experienced runners or anyone looking to keep a steady pace, MarathonPacing.com will be providing
the highest quality pace team experience you could ask for. To sign up, find the MarathonPacing.com booth
(Pacers Booth) at the Health & Finess Expo presented by the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald.
Appearing for the third year in a row at the Miami Marathon, MarathonPacing.com features:
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Combined total of 26 Marathon & Half Marathon pace groups offered
Many pace times based on the new Boston Marathon Qualifying Standards
Pace Leaders that have run over 30 marathons on average
Pace Leaders that have paced over 13 marathons on average
Pace Leaders who run with enthusiasm and commitment to help you run your best and meet your goals!
MarathonPacing.com has been pacing for over 10 years
DIGITAL RUNNER EXPERIENCE
RACE MY RACE
Log in to www.RaceMyRace.com/Miami at any point during the race to track participants as they cross
various check points along the course.
G O T H E D I S TA N C E
A N D B E Y O N D.
LIFE TIME FITNESS ATHLETIC APP
Join in on the festivities with the Life Time Fitness Athletic Events App to check-in, post photos and stay
up-to-date with all things related to event weekend. www.TheMiamiMarathon.com/app
Everyone who steps up to a starting line does so for their own personal goals. A field
of thousands, moving together, onward towards individual concepts of victory. The
Michelob ULTRA 13.1 series celebrates these individual victories and what it takes for
LIVE RESULTS TEXT MESSAGING
Be alerted every time the runner you’re tracking crosses a timing mat. Sign up for free at
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each runner to achieve them. We know that running a 13.1 is more than just logging
POST-RACE COVERAGE
the miles. We’ll be there every step of the way.
Find Your Race
03.01
10.03
03.21
10.24
Our media partner, Universal Sports Network, will air a one-hour
recap of the Miami Marathon & Half Marathon® covering all
marathon weekend events on the following dates:
05.17
11.08
STAR T YOUR JOURNEY AT R UN131SERIES.COM
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 4:00 PM (Premiere)
Monday, February 23, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 4:00 PM
Also look for pre-race and post-race coverage in the Miami Herald and el Nuevo
Herald, and online at MiamiHerald.com
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SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Getting around the downtown area is free and easy using
the Metro Mover. Visit miamidade.gov/transit for the
latest information and schedules.
MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT
School Board
Metromover
System
You can also download the Miami-Dade Transit Tracker
app
Scho
Adrienne
Arsht Center
Museum
Park
Museum Park
Eleventh Street
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(data rates may apply).
Travels
Do
Adrienne Arsht
Center
OMNI
School Board
Park West
Freedom Tower
Wilkie D.
Ferguson
Full Loop
Government
Center
Government
Center
Bayfront
Park
Knight
Center
College
North
Wilk
Ferg
College/
Bayside
Park West
First
Street
Third
Street
College
North
MUSEUM PARK
College/
Bayside
Historic Overtown/
Lyric Theatre
When Full Loop mode is
announced, the Brickell
& Omni Loops run as
one single loop
Eleventh Street
Wilkie D.
Ferguson
College
North
First
Street
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AMERICAN
AIRLINES ARENA
School Board
Miami
Avenue
Bayfront
Park
Freedom Tower
Adrienne
Arsht Center
Knight
Center
Museum
Park
PORT OF MIAMI
Riverwalk
Fifth Street
BAYSIDE
MARKETPLACE
Eleventh Street
or contact Miami-Dade Transit at
305-468-5900 or TDD: 305-468-5402 or by dialing:
Wilkie D.
Ferguson, Jr.
Eighth Street
Park West
College/Bayside
Tenth Street Promenade
Wilk
Ferg
Brickell
Government
Center
DOWNTOWN
Financial District
Adrienne
Arsht Center
Third
Street
Eleventh Street
Park West
Government
Center
Third
Street
College/
Bayside
First
Street
Knight
Center
Bayfront
Park
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Enfòmasyon:
305-468-5900 TDD: 305-468-5402
Museum
Park
Fifth Street
Government
Center
Park West
College/
Bayside
First
Street
Eighth
Street
Miami
Avenue
Knight
Center
Bayfront
Park
BRICKELL
Tenth
Street
Brickell Promenade
Brickell
Information:
Información:
Bayfront
Park
Tenth Street Freedom
Promenade
Tower
Wilkie D.
Ferguson
Brickell
College
North
Financial
District
G
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Bayfront
Park
Knight
Center
Adrienne
Arsht Center
Riverwalk
Third
Street
School Board
Eighth Street
Fifth Street
MiamiDadeTransit
Street
MIAMI-DADE TRANSITEighth
TRACKER
BAYFRONT
PARK
Riverwalk
Fifth
Street
Wilkie D.
Ferguson
METRORAIL
College
North
College/
Bayside
First
Street
Eleventh Street
Freedom Tower
Wilkie D.
Ferguson
Government
Center
Knight
Center
Museum
Park
If you are cheering for someone special, the best spot is at
our Cheering Zone at Mile 10.5. This Cheering Zone has
easy access from the START line and FINISH line, allowing
you to see runners at all three points of the race. For details
see page 28.
College
North
First Street
Miami Avenue
School Board
s
Freedom Tower
Wilkie D.
Ferguson
College
North
INNER
LOOP
OMNI LOOP
BRICKELL
LOOP
STATION
SERVING
SINGLE
LOOP
STATION
SERVING
MULTIPLE
LOOPS
STATION WITH
ART EN ROUTE
College/
Bayside
Financial District
Government
Center
Third
Street
First
Street
Knight
Center
Bayfront
Park
METRORAIL
www.miamidade.gov/transit
ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES
In partnership with Team Achilles, Baptist Health South Florida is truly honored to be the proud sponsor
of the Athletes with Disabilities Division of the Miami Marathon & Half Marathon®. The Athletes with
Disabilities Division is an incredible group of marathoners and has been a integral part of the Miami
Marathon & Half Marathon® since the race’s inception 13 years ago.
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Take it easy
before taking off.
Conveniently located in major airports worldwide,
the Admirals Club® is the perfect escape for travelers
seeking a more personal level of comfort and service.
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, snacks and beverages,
wine and spirits, charging stations and more.
For membership options, visit aa.com/admiralsclub.
SEE YOU AT
THE SHORE.
REGISTER TODAY.
APRIL 24-26, 2015 I MARATHON I HALF I KIDS
As you run the Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon or Half Marathon, ocean waves crash against the
beach. Memories of summers spent with family come rushing back. Or visit for the first time and
create memories that last a life time. The Jersey Shore just has that effect on people. Because
whether you’re taking the full 26.2-mile trip down memory lane or cheering on your kids as they
race the 1.2-mile kids run, the whole weekend is full of moments you and your family won’t
soon forget.
So register today. Use the Life Time clubs to train in. And, come spring, bring the
whole family along as you achieve your fitness goals together.
R e g i s t e r To d a y T h e N e wJ e r s e y M a r a t h o n . c o m
INDULGE IN A
BEAUTIFUL MORNING RUN
ALONG THE BEACH.
American Airlines, aa.com, Admirals Club and the Flight Symbol logo are marks of American Airlines, Inc.
oneworld is a mark of the oneworld Alliance, LLC. © 2014 American Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.
DECEMBER 6, 2015 | REGISTER TODAY
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MONEY ON THE RUN
THANK YOU SPONSORS
OFFICIAL MIAMI MARATHON & HALF MARATHON® CHARITIES
YOU MAKE IT POSSIBLE. YOU MAKE MIAMI FAMOUS.
As the sports of running and walking experience a major boom in activity, the concept of running for a
cause is also gaining significant attention and growth. The Miami Marathon & Half Marathon® is extremely
proud to work with and support various local, national and international charities.
The Miami Marathon and Half Marathon is made possible through this unbelievable network of partners.
It is because of you that this has become Miami’s marquee running event, and one of the top destination
road races in the United States. Thank you for supporting our athletes throughout their training and
helping them cross that finish line with a successful race, and an unforgettable experience.
Runners can choose to make their marathon experience more meaningful by running on behalf of an array
of charities, allowing for thousands of dollars to be raised each year using the Miami Marathon & Half
Marathon® and ancillary events as a medium to do so. Charities participating in the Miami Marathon have
raised several million dollars in its eleven year history. These runners begin the training season with goals
for personal bests in their running time as well as in fundraising dollars.
FAMILY
RES O URCE
CENTER
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OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
STO M ACH CA
Team World Vision • Team In Training • Team Lifeline • Team Challenge • Team Yachad • Achilles
Blue Card • Team Fox • USO • Run Well - Linda Quirk • Run For Roots • Research Down Syndrome
National Parkinson Foundation • National Hospice Foundation • HELP • Genesis Foundation
The Friendship Circle • Family Resource Center • Team Shahid • American Suicide Foundation
Catisa • Diabetes Research Institute •Easter Seals • Edge - Early Development • Emunah
Debbie’s Dream FIDF • Miami Bridge • Special Olympics Florida • Chordoma Foundation • DANI
• SHUZZ • Walkabout Foundation • Clean Water Fund • Formula Smiles
2014-2015
THE MORE YOU RUN, THE BIGGER THE BLING!
3.1.2015
OCEAN DRIVE
The Florida Storm Series challenges runners to participate in three to five
racing events in Florida during the 2014/2015 season for the opportunity to
receive big bling! If participants finish three events they earn a Category 3
Medal, complete four events they receive a Category 4 Medal and five events
gets them a huge Category 5 Medal. As runners complete more races, the
medal they receive gets bigger, and who doesn’t love large bling to show off
their hard work and dedication!
RUN THIS BEACH!
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The five races included in the Florida Storm Series are:
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MARCH 15, 2015
Michelob ULTRA Fort Lauderdale 13.1 Marathon® – Nov. 9, 2014
EAU Palm Beach Marathon & Run Fest – Dec. 7, 2014
Miami Marathon & Half Marathon – Jan. 25, 2015
Michelob ULTRA Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® – Mar. 1, 2015
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay – Mar. 15, 2015
CATEGORY 3 MEDALS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED POST RACE.
VISIT THE STORM SERIES TENT TO GET YOURS.
REGISTER TODAY AT
SARASOTAHALFMARATHON.COM
WWW.FLSTORMSERIES.COM
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KIDS RUN MIAMI
HEY KIDS
RUN YOUR FIRST MARATHON
Get ready to run your final mile at the Miami Marathon!
The Kids Run Miami program will take place during your daily Physical Education classes at
school! You will run at least a 1/4 mile a day, 4 days a week, for 15 weeks. After running the 25th
mile, you will be invited to run 1.2 exciting miles during the “Final Mile” at the Miami Marathon
and Half Marathon®.
In partnership with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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MILE 10.5 – CHEERING ZONE
LOCATION: Omni Station, NE 15th Street and Biscayne Boulevard
HOURS: 6:45 AM to 9:00 AM
This Cheering Zone has easy access from the START line and FINISH line, allowing you to see runners at all
three points of the race. Make your way to this cheering zone from the START line to see runners at Mile
10.5. Then take the MetroMover back to the FINISH line in time to see the finish of the Half Marathon and
Full Marathon.
GETTING THERE: From anywhere in downtown, take the MetroMover’s Omni Loop to the Omni Station.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO CHEER? Motivational signs and banners, comfortable walking shoes,
bright colorful clothing (we recommend orange), camera for that special moment...you know the one, a
reliable wristwatch to keep track of the race time and this race program with directions to the Cheering Zone.
Baptist Health South Florida is there to tend to your
needs. Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals
from Baptist Health, which includes Baptist Hospital,
South Miami Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital and
Mariners Hospital, as well as our Baptist Medical Plazas will be available at the Start and Finish
lines as well as the numerous aid stations throughout the course. The main Medical Station will
be located at the Finish line in front of Bayfront Park. All medical personnel will be wearing red
t-shirts for easy recognition and will be on hand before, during, and after the race. From blisters
and bandages to cramps and compresses, Baptist Health South Florida will be there for any
bumps along the way. Thanks to Baptist Health South Florida for helping make the pain go away!
There will be aid stations at the Start and Finish lines and 22 course aid stations located
approximately every mile starting at the Coast Guard Station on the MacArthur Causeway.
COURSE GOODIES
Gatorade Endurance is proud to be the Official On-Course Sports
Nutrition sponsor of the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon.
Gatorade Endurance Carb Energy Chews are formulated with
carbohydrate, sodium and potassium that provide energy when
consumed prior to and during prolonged training or racing to help
endurance athletes continue to perform at a high level. They will be
available at Aid Station E (approx Mile 6.85 for all participants) & Aid
Station P (approx Mile 18.5 for Marathon participants).
THANK YOU TO THE 26.2 CREW
The extraordinary success of the last 12 Miami Marathons and Half Marathons is without question a
reflection of the absolute dedication and enthusiasm that our volunteers display. This year is no different!
We could not let the 13th year of the Miami Marathon & Half Marathon® Weekend begin without
acknowledging their unparalleled efforts. Volunteers assist in every area of race weekend events including
the expo, water stations, hospitality areas, medical stations and more. Their invaluable gift of time, energy
and support helps maintain the excellence of this race. Please take a moment to acknowledge and thank
the other superstars of this event, our 2500+ volunteers, the 26.2 Crew. If you would like to become a
volunteer for next year’s race, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator.
volunteers@themiamimarathon.com
Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink with two
times the sodium and three times the potassium of regular Gatorade
Thirst Quencher to help sustain hydration, maintain proper fluid
balance and replace key electrolytes lost in sweat during training and
racing. Water and lemon lime Gatorade Endurance Formula will be
available at ALL Aid Stations.
Fresh pineapple will be available at the Baptist Health South Florida
stations at miles 11, 15 and 22.
Cuban Coffee station will be available between mile 13/14.
Fruit station will be available at mile 23.
COURSE TURN-BY-TURN*
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2015 FULL MARATHON
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Left Aviation Ave
Right S Bayshore Drive
Right Mary Street
Left Grand Ave
Left Commodore Plaza
Left Main Highway
Right McFarlane Rd
Left S Bayshore Drive
Becomes S Miami Ave
Slight Right US 1
Right Rickenbacker Causeway EB
UNDER William Powell Bridge
Rickenbacker Causeway WB
Right Brickell Ave
OVER Brickell Ave Bridge
Becomes Biscayne Blvd
Finish: Bayfront Park
836
SW 2ND AVE
Start: American Airlines Arena
NORTH on Biscayne Blvd
Right MacArthur Causeway
Right Alton Rd
Left South Point Drive
Left Ocean Drive
Left 14th Street
Right Washington Ave
Left Dade Blvd
Right Prairie Ave
Left W 28th Street
Left Meridian Ave
Right Dade Blvd
Becomes Venetian Causeway
Becomes NE 15th Street
Left N. Miami Ave
Left E Flagler Street
Right on SE 3rd Ave
(Half Marathon breaks off to Finish)
Right SE 2nd Street
Left SW 2nd Ave
Over SW 2nd Ave Bridge
Left SW 8th Street
Right SW 1st Ave
Left Broadway/ SW 15th Road
Right S Miami Ave
Becomes S Bayshore Drive
Right Samana Drive
Left Shore Drive W
Right Tiger Tail Ave
395
SE 8TH ST
AID STATION (Medical, Toilets, Water, Gatorade)
ENTERTAINMENT
FUN ZONE
2015 HALF MARATHON
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Start: American Airlines Arena
North on Biscayne Blvd
Right MacArthur Causeway
Right Alton Rd
Left South Point Drive
Left Ocean Drive
Left 14th Street
Right Washington Ave
Left Dade Blvd
Right Prairie Ave
Left W 28th Street
Left Meridian Ave
Right Dade Blvd
Becomes Venetian Causeway
Becomes NE 15th Street
Left N. Miami Ave
Left E Flagler Street
Right on SE 3rd Ave
Left SE 3rd Street
Left Biscayne Blvd
Finish: Bayfront Park
* Course subject to change due to construction.
JANUARY 24, 2016
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