FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sold-Out Life Time Miami Marathon And Half Set for January 29
18,000 runners representing all 50 states and nearly 70 countries
prepare to Run Miami
MIAMI (January 17, 2023) - The iconic Life Time Miami Marathon And Half is
returning to the streets of downtown Miami, Miami Beach and Coconut Grove
beginning at 6:00am ET on Sunday, January 29. A sold-out cap of 18,000
runners representing 50 states and nearly 70 countries will experience the
majestic beauty of South Florida stride by stride.
The strong International demand for a spot in the world-renowned race
generated the earliest sell-out in the event's 21-year history - a result
buoyed by its USTAF-certified, Boston-qualifying, fast-and-flat course that
showcases Miami's unparalleled cityscape and waterways.
"The event presents something for everyone who runs or walks, and they want
to experience it every year," said Frankie Ruiz, co-founder of the Life
Time Miami Marathon and Chief Running Officer at Life Time. "This race
always has been unique because of the energy and vibe that only South
Florida can provide. The Life Time Miami Marathon and all of the activities
that go along with it truly present an amazing weekend of fun experiences
for the entire family."
New elements in 2023 include:
- The Life Time Diaper Derby for 25 babies aged 6-12 months will be held at
2:00pm on Friday, January 27, at the Miami Famous Expo at Miami Beach
Convention Center. Babies will make their way across a 10-foot mat for the
chance to win awards in four different categories: Speed Demon, for the
fastest baby on-course; Trailblazer for the baby who forges their own path
to the finish; Party Pooper for the biggest crybaby on-course; and awards
for the top three overall finishers.
- An awards category in support of non-binary runners and gender inclusion.
Fourteen non-binary runners are registered to participate.
- Local artist Luis Valle's painted murals adorn the walls of various local
shopping centers, such as Sunset Place in South Miami, Midtown Shops,
Aventura Mall in North Miami Beach and City Place Doral. Valle's work is
also on display all over Miami in restaurants, bars, schools and
businesses. Additionally, runners will be adorned with Valle's artistry on
the finisher medals of both the Marathon and Half Marathon.
- A partnership with The Woody Foundation, an organization formed to
transform the lives of those living with paralysis, to provide prize money
and travel stipends for those attending from outside South Florida and
improve the race experience for pushrim and handcycle athletes.
- A special Brightline train from West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale to
reduce emissions from cars driving to downtown Miami - adding to the
event's array of green initiatives. At 3:43am on race morning, a Brightline
train will depart the West Palm Beach station to take runners to the
Marathon start line near FTZ Arena in downtown Miami. (The train also will
stop at the Fort Lauderdale station.) Healthy snacks to fuel up for the
race are included in the $32 fare from West Palm Beach and $27 fare from
Fort Lauderdale. Other environmental measures include sourcing water from
fire hydrants to move away from water bottles, installing storm drain
filters to prevent waste from polluting waterways, and using increased
digital signage to avoid paper waste.
The Life Time Miami Marathon And Half operates with the tremendous support
of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority.
Additionally:
- The Life Time Tropical 5K will kick off the weekend on Saturday, January
28. Registration remains open at www.themiamimarathon.com/tropical-5k.
- The #VirtuallyMiamiFamous race, a virtual version of all three distances
that allows participants to take part from around the world, is back due to
demand with registration open at
www.themiamimarathon.com/virtuallymiamifamous.
More information about the Life Time Miami Marathon may be found at
www.themiamimarathon.com and on social media at Facebook.com/RunMiami,
Instagram.com/TheMiamiMarathon, and Twitter.com/RunMiami.
More information about the Life Time Miami Marathon may be found at
www.themiamimarathon.com and on social media at Facebook.com/RunMiami,
Instagram.com/TheMiamiMarathon, and Twitter.com/RunMiami.
The Miami Marathon And Half is owned and produced by Life Time, the premier
healthy lifestyle brand. It is among more than 30 premier athletic events
owned by the Company, including the Chicago Spring Half Marathon, Garmin
UNBOUND Gravel, and Leadville Race Series. For more information about Life
Time (NYSE: LTH), visit www.lifetime.life. More information about Life Time
athletic events is available at lifetime.life/athletic-events.
About Life Time®, Inc.
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through
its portfolio of more than 160 athletic country clubs across the United
States and Canada. The Company's healthy way of life communities and
ecosystem address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging and healthy
entertainment for people 90 days to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of
more than 30,000 dedicated professionals, Life Time is committed to
providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic
athletic events and comprehensive digital platform.
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