Press Release - Miami Marathon - 1/12/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                     MIAMI MARATHON CHANGES COURSE WITH
                       VENETIAN CAUSEWAY CONSTRUCTION
 
January 24 race will include west and eastbound sides of the MacArthur 
Causeway

MIAMI, Fl. - For the first time in Miami Marathon history, this year's 
International field of participants will embark on a new course as 
construction on the Venetian Causeway continues.
 
The first 13 years that the Marathon was contested, runners headed East to 
Miami Beach along the MacArthur Causeway, traversing once over a bridge 
that is often referred to as one of Miami's icons and then a second bridge 
connecting to South Beach. They returned to the mainland along the nearby 
Venetian Causeway, the first pathway that ever connected Miami and Miami 
Beach. The two roadways complimented each other, awing runners with 
picturesque views and a glimpse at what makes Miami Famous. 
 
The 2016 edition of the race, to be held at 6 a.m. January 24, the streets 
of Downtown Miami, Miami Beach and Coconut Grove, will cover both MacArthur 
bridges in each direction due to ongoing major construction on the 
Venetian. The additional incline runs will challenge runners between miles 
7 and 10.
 
For non-marathon participants or spectators, the following guidelines are 
recommended:

Those wishing to enter and exit Miami Beach between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. 
should utilize the Julia Tuttle Causeway and be prepared for delays 
crossing 5th street.
All Miami Beach residents south of 5th Street should make alternate 
arrangements between 6:15 a.m. and 9 a.m.
 
Residents of Palm, Hibiscus and Star Islands will have access from the 
East end of the MacArthur Causeway via a single lane.
 
Residents of Fisher Island should also expect delays between 6 a.m. and 
10 a.m. Drivers should use the Ferry terminal entrance on the Eastbound 
side of the Causeway.
 
Eastbound Port of Miami Tunnel Traffic should detour onto the Downtown 
Miami surface roads entrance to the Port along NE 5th Street, westbound 
exiting Port traffic should use the tunnel.

A complete list of road closures follows:

Street
Direction
From
To
Close
Open
Biscayne Blvd (Sat 1/23-Sun 1/24)
Northbound
SE 4th Street
E Flagler Street
9:00 AM
4:00 PM
MacArthur Causeway 
EB/WB
Biscayne Blvd
Alton Rd/5th St
6:00 AM
10:15 AM
*Alton Road/5th/ South Pointe Drive
NB/SB
5th Street
South Pointe Dr
6:00 AM
9:15 AM
Ocean Drive 
North/South
S. Pointe Drive
15th Street
6:00 AM
9:30 AM
Washington Ave
North/South
16th Street
5th Street
6:15 AM
9:45 AM
E Flagler Drive
East/West
N Miami Ave
Biscayne Blvd
6:15 AM
12:00 PM
SW 2nd Ave
Southbound
SE 2nd Street
SW 8th Street
6:35 AM
10:45 AM
SW 8th Street
Eastbound
SW 2nd Ave 
SW 1st Ave
6:45 AM
11:00 AM
S Bayshore Drive
NB/SB
Aviation Ave
McFarlane Rd
7:00 AM
12:00 PM
Grand Ave
Westbound
Mary St
Commodore Plaza
7:00 AM
12:15 PM
Rickenbacker Causeway
EB/WB
S. Miami Ave
W. Powell Bridge
7:00 AM
12:45 PM
Brickell Ave
Northbound
SE 7th Street
SE 4th Street
6:00 AM
2:00 PM


*There will be a rolling re-opening of the streets following the last athlete. 


 
About the Miami Marathon
The Miami Marathon is Florida's elite distance race weekend with over 
25,000 runners representing all 50 states and more than 80 countries 
converging on Miami and South Beach to experience one of the most unique 
courses in the world. The race has come a long way since 3,400 runners 
participated in the first Miami Marathon in 2003. Participants include 
elite runners, top age-group competitors, and many thousands who run for 
charity and to achieve their own personal goals. Together they enjoy the 
tropical views and the sounds of South Florida, with a diverse array of 
entertainment blended into the experience, and generate more than $50 
million in total economic impact for the city of Miami and Miami-Dade 
County. Race route map can be found at: 
http://www.themiamimarathon.com/course/

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