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Sold out January 25, 2026 event will feature 18,500 runners from all 50 states and around the world, showcasing how fitness and wellness unite people through shared experiences
Across all corners of South Florida, and throughout the world, the explosion of run clubs is fueling incredible growth in the running industry and has had a big impact on the 2026 Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement selling out for the fifth consecutive year.
Ninety-three run clubs have registered with the race and are feeding participants into the field of 18,500 runners who will navigate the streets of Miami on January 25. The Brickell Run Club, the largest, will have a final shakeout run before the race on Tuesday night January 20 at 7 p.m. at 1300 Brickell Avenue that is expected to attract as many as 1,000 runners.
“The proliferation of run clubs in Miami is in line with the rest of the world,” said Frankie Ruiz, the co-founder of the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half and Life Time’s Chief Running Officer. “I lead a run club coalition made up of South Florida area run club leaders and our group now has over 60 clubs represented. Just five years ago I only personally knew of four or five bona fide clubs.”
Run clubs promote wellness and camaraderie and are continuing to become a focal point in the day-to-day lives of people looking to marry fitness with social interaction. Clubs that once counted a handful of members per session are now hosting hundreds of participants.
The social element of run clubs, which are inclusive of beginners and elite athletes, seems to be as big of a draw as the training and fitness benefits of running. Run clubs provide structured group motivation with their set schedules and peers pushing each other toward a visible goal that creates momentum in their training. South Florida’s climate, waterfront access, and growing health-and-wellness culture are all aligning for this boom.
“Just as run clubs create spaces for accountability and connection, Life Time’s athletic country clubs nationwide offer similar opportunities for people to pursue these goals year-round,” Ruiz said. “From group training and social events to wellness programming, Life Time shares the same philosophy that fitness is more than a workout – it’s about community.”
The popularity of run clubs in Miami, and across the United States are part of the reason demand for the Life Time Miami Marathon continues to surge. It becomes one of the key moments on an annual basis that brings all the groups together on a common start and finish line.
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
In addition to the iconic Miami Marathon & Half, Life Time has a strong presence in South Florida with five athletic country club destinations, including the newest at West Boca. This destination joins Life Time’s established locations in Coral Gables, Miami at the Falls, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach Gardens.
The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half is owned and produced by Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand. Learn more at Athletic Events | Life Time.
For event updates, follow along on social media:
• Facebook: Miami Marathon
• Instagram: @TheMiamiMarathon
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.
