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When you have been creating art for 13 years, you have found an enormous number of inspirations. A rising sun. Sailboats. Palm Trees. Beautiful buildings. A peacock.
But what if you had an opportunity to pull all of those concepts together into one piece of art – a ribbon that will go around the necks of 18,500 runners in the 2026 Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement.
That was the immediate thought of Miami-based artist Courtney Einhorn after she was selected to design the medal ribbon for the 2026 edition of the race, which will be held January 25 through the streets of Downtown Miami, South Beach and Coconut Grove.
The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half has become known throughout the global running community for its unique finisher medals and ribbons. Einhorn joins a lineup of elite local artists who have had their work showcased on the necks of every runner who crosses the finish line at the annual event since 2012, when the tradition first got its start.
“It was surreal to be chosen to do this,” Einhorn said. “It’s really awesome that this is something that all these runners will have for the rest of their lives. It’s a visual of their accomplishment. Being from Miami myself makes it even more special.”
In 2013, Einhorn quit her job as a Speech Pathologist to chase her dream of painting, a passion for her entire life going back to her pre-school days.
“After working a few years, I realized I missed doing what I loved most,” Einhorn said. “I began painting again, quickly gained a following, began exhibiting in galleries and top festivals, and knew I was on the right path.”
You can find her artwork throughout South Florida in hospitals, hotels, schools, restaurants, on storefronts, construction machinery, pillars, buses, parking meters, merchandise, and furniture. Einhorn has collaborated with and created art for well-known companies and events, such as Swatch, Birkenstock, CitizenM Hotels, Cirque Du Soleil, Rimmel London, LIFEWTR, Dyson, Allergan, El Jimador Tequila, Finlandia Vodka, Sunfest, The Florida Lottery, Teavana Tea, The Miami Heat, The Miami FC, Baptist Children’s Hospital, The Miami Marine Stadium, J.Crew, Pitbull’s New Years Eve Concert, Art Basel, Miami New Times, and Miami Swim Week.
She is well-known in South Florida for live paintings at events. In addition, she runs a mobile paint party business, traveling to clients and guiding them through the entire painting process from start to finish.
“I have some murals around the city and have collaborated with major brands. But it’s usually for that night or day and then it’s over,” Einhorn said. “This is different because so many people will be able to have my artwork in their homes forever. I’m grateful for that opportunity.”
The five paintings Einhorn used for her Life Time Miami Marathon & Half project spanned over the 13 years of her career. She was born and raised in Miami, has always been influenced by the vibrant colors of the city. She aimed to capture things that runners see during the race. The rising sun as they cross the MacArthur Causeway at the start. The palm trees along Ocean Drive. The buildings that form the skyline of Downtown Miami. The sailboats and peacocks of Coconut Grove.
And then there are the hearts.
“Not only is running great for our heart and health, but every runner is running with their whole heart pouring into their passion and commitment to the race,” Einhorn said. “I am so impressed by these runners. I can’t run a mile.”
Owned and produced by Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half has once again sold out at 18,500 runners. Participants representing 50 states and more than 70 countries will take on the USTAF-certified, Boston-qualifying course that showcases the best views of Miami’s cityscape and waterways.
Registration for the January 24, 2026, Life Time Tropical 5K is now open. With a start at Watson Island and finish at the southern tip of South Beach, the Tropical 5K is a great kickoff to the weekend, and a warmup for many of the runners participating in the Marathon or Half. Registration is available at www.themiamimarathon.com.
Training programs and recovery resources are available to all in the complimentary Life Time Digital app and can be custom built using the app’s AI-powered healthy way of life companion, L•AI•C. For those local to Miami, multiple run clubs throughout the area welcome those who are training for the Life Time Miami Marathon, Half Marathon or Tropical 5K.’
In addition to the iconic Miami Marathon & Half, Life Time is set to open a new West Boca athletic country club in late 2025, further strengthening its presence in South Florida. This upcoming destination will join Life Time’s established locations in Coral Gables, Miami at the Falls, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach Gardens.
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 Mana Wynwood Convention Center: January 23-January 24, 2026.
- Life Time Tropical 5K (3.1 miles): Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Life Time Miami Marathon (26.2 miles) & Half Marathon (13.1 miles): Sunday, January 25, 2026
Community Involvement
- More than 1,000 students at Miami-area schools will take part in the 2026 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 by crossing the finish line on race day. Additionally, a one-mile kids race will be held for youngsters not participating in the Kids Run Miami program.
- Over 100 charities and organizations are partnered with the Life Time Miami Marathon, contributing to hundreds of thousands in fundraising dollars each year.
- In 2025, the event generated $16.1M in local economic impact and this year added a Miami Famous Travel Package specialty entry to support runners traveling to race Miami and deepen the Event’s partnership with local businesses.
For event updates, follow along on social media:
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- Facebook: Miami Marathon
- Instagram: @TheMiamiMarathon
The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half is among more than 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 Athletic Events | Life Time.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 185 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 43,000 team members.
