Demand for Life Time Miami Marathon Reaches All-Time High

November 19, 2024

Waitlist for February 2, 2025, event surges to nearly 11,000

MIAMI, November 19, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The 2025 Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement has set a new record with more than 29,000 runners expressing interest in the February 2 race. This unprecedented demand has resulted in a waitlist of nearly 11,000 runners – on top of the 18,500 runners who have gained a race entry. A lottery process adds waitlisted runners if participants cancel or defer their entry.

Owned and produced by Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, the surging demand for the Miami Marathon is in keeping with the growing popularity of distance running events. For example, the New York, Paris, Berlin, Beijing, and London Marathons have all experienced record-breaking participation numbers in the past year. Moreover, with 33% of Miami Marathon registrations coming from international participants, it’s clear the demand for the iconic event is global.

Since the pandemic-driven global shutdowns of 2020, the running industry has seen growth as people increasingly turn to running for exercise and community. Marathons also have become a symbol of personal achievement.

“Known for its vibrant course and welcoming environment, we’re pleased that he Life Time Miami Marathon is at the forefront of this global running movement,” said Frankie Ruiz, co-founder of the Miami Marathon and Chief Running Officer at Life Time. “It’s so wonderful to see a growing passion for running, especially among younger generations who are looking for connection. Marathons provide the perfect combination of physical health, community and accomplishment. We are incredibly grateful for our participants and their support.”

For those seeking a shorter distance, registration for the Life Time Tropical 5K on February 1 remains open at www.themiamimarathon.com.

Weekend Details and Distances

• Miami Famous Expo: an industry-leading gathering of vendors, live entertainment and experiential activations from top lifestyle, health and wellness brands at Miami Beach Convention Center: January 31 – February 1, 2025.
• Life Time Tropical 5K (3.1 miles): Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM.
• Life Time Miami Marathon (26.2 miles) & Half Marathon (13.1 miles): Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM.

Training

• Multiple run clubs throughout the Miami area welcome those who are training for the Life Time Miami Marathon, Half Marathon, and/or Tropical 5K.

Community Involvement

• More than 1,000 students at Miami-area schools will take part in the 2025 Kids Run Miami program, in which they’ll run a total of 25 miles over the course of 15 weeks leading up to the marathon and complete their final 1.2 miles at the race-day finish line. Additionally, a one-mile kid’s race will be held for youngsters not participating in the Kids Run Miami program.
• A record-setting 115 charities and organizations are partnered with the Life Time Miami Marathon.
• In 2024, the Event generated $16.1M in local economic impact and hosted nearly as many international runners (34%) as it did runners from Dade County (35%).

For event updates, follow along on social media:

• Facebook: Miami Marathon
• Instagram: @TheMiamiMarathon
• Twitter: @RunMiami

The Miami Marathon & 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. To learn more, visit: lifetime.life/athletic-events.

About Life Time

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 175 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The health and wellness pioneer also delivers a range of healthy way of life programs and information, and the best curated products and LTH nutritional supplements via its complimentary Life Time Digital app. The Company’s healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment communities and ecosystem serve people 90 days to 90+ years old and is supported by a team of more than 41,000 dedicated professionals. In addition to delivering the best programs and experiences through its clubs, Life Time owns and produces nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country.

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