ING Miami Marathon On Causeway, Jan 25th, 6:30 - 8:30AM

 

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

 

Important Information about Runners Coming through your Neighborhood:

 

About the ING Miami Marathon:

The ING Miami Marathon is one of the largest running/walking marathons in Florida with participants coming from all 50 states and over 40 countries. Since 2003, the weekend has generated over $108 million for our local economy. Race weekend includes a free Health & Fitness Expo, 5k run/walk (3.1 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon (26.2 miles).

 

When:                                                  Where:

Sunday, January 25, 2009                      Runners Start & finish in Downtown Miami. The 26.2 mile race

Wheelchair Start: 6:05 a.m.                    goes through Miami Beach, Brickell, the Grove and Downtown.

Runner Start: 6:15 a.m.

 

Charity:

The ING Miami Marathon Weekend provides a medium for numerous charities to raise funds. Some of these charities include: the Community Partnership for Homeless, PANCAN, Team WorldVision, Team in Training, Chai Lifeline, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, & Christina's Kidz.

 

Area Details for:

            Miami Beach Area

 

Closest Water Stations:

            Mile 3 (MacArthur Cswy & Terminal Isle) 

             Mile 4 (Alton Rd & 2 St.)                                               

             Mile 5 (Ocean Drive & 8 St)                            

             Mile 6 (Washington Ave & 16 St)                                   

             Mile 7 (Dade Blvd. & Prairie)

 

Spectator Cheer Zone:

            ING Cheer Zone (Omni Station-NE 15^th St. & Biscayne Blvd)

 

Arrival first/last runner/walker into your general area:

            6:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.

 

Major Roadway Closure Affecting Your Area:

-Traffic Eastbound MacArthur Causeway (one lane open only)

-Alton Rd. (between 5 St. & South Pointe Drive)

-Venetian Cswy (westbound)

 

*All intersections throughout will be adhering to intermittent traffic flow as directed by Miami Dade County Police Dept, City of Miami Police Dept and Miami Beach Police Dept. The flow of traffic will be guided through during pockets/gaps between runner packs, however, understand that during the earlier miles and earlier portion of the race the runners are more closely together.

 

Please Plan Ahead & Expect Some Short Delays.

Help us make the 7^th annual ING Miami Marathon, the best marathon ever!

           

If you have any questions or concerns please call 305-278-8668 or visit www.ingmiamimarathon.com