The Life Time Miami Marathon and Half is racing into town, and with it comes a slew of road closures sure to throw a wrench in your Sunday drive. Biscayne Boulevard is already seeing action with partial closures from Southeast Second to Northeast Second streets – the finish line's under construction, folks. Northbound traffic is diverted west at Bayfront Park, so plan accordingly.
As reported by WSVN, expect the closures to fan out from Miami Beach to Coconut Grove starting bright and early at 5 a.m. If your Sunday rituals take you anywhere near these areas, you'll be playing the waiting game until the streets open back up between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Don't say we didn't warn you.
Prep for this major athletic event kicked off Friday, and it’s not just the runners feeling the burn – drivers should anticipate a reroute migraine from now through Sunday. If you're scouting for specifics on the when and where of these detours, check out Sporting News for the full list of impacted streets and expected times, complete with a course map to guide you around the footrace frenzy.
Organized chaos will ensue from the early hours, with the marathon mob starting the race at the stroke of 6 a.m. If you're looking to beach it, your best bet is the Julia Tuttle Causeway – it's your lifeline between 6 and 10 a.m. To keep the city's veins pumping well past the finish line, authorities from the City of Miami, Miami Beach, and Miami Dade Police Departments will be orchestrating the traffic tango.
Once the sneakers start hitting the pavement, rubberneckers can catch the rundown on local news outlets if they’re itching for a front-row seat to the sweat fest.
As for cheer squads and sign-holders, standout spots like Miami Beach’s RUN STRONG Zone and the First Responders Cheer Zone are set up along the course to holler at the heart-pounding pavement pounders. Loyal supporters ready to root can hitch a ride on the Metromover’s Omni loop, dropping them at the HOKA Cheer Zone for a no-fuss fan fest.
