Course Description

The 13.1® Fort Lauderdale will offer an amazing sunrise on a scenic and friendly course. Start near Port Everglades and the Broward Convention Center on 17th Street and head west (no need to go over the bridge here!) towards US 1/Federal Highway. The course will take you under the New River through a tunnel to make a right on Broward Blvd. At 16th Ave, under the shade of trees, racers will get on Las Olas Blvd, the famous stretch of galleries, cafes and shops that makes Downtown Ft. Lauderdale a pedestrian friendly city. As the sun rises and the waves roll in, participants will head north on A1A Blvd, home to Ft. Lauderdale's new 4 and 5 star resort hotels and the lively atmosphere of bars and restaurants that line the beach. The course continues north towards 40th Street for the turnaround and comes back down A1A where locals and hotel visitors will cheer on runners. The race will finish at South Beach Park at the south end of A1A, a beautiful sandy beach and home to the finish line where athletes will get their 13.1 finisher medals, high fives from friends and family and celebrate their accomplishment.

Gear Check will be available near the start line.

The MARATHON THIRTEEN.ONE® Ft. Lauderdale is WALKER FRIENDLY. The course will remain open for 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 minute/mile pace).

Average Temperature

Average low of 60; Average high of 80.

Mile Markers & Split Times

Each mile marker will have a large display clock that will indicate the running time of the event. These display clocks will show the time from the official start of the race, not your personal “tag time”. A system has been developed to display the mile marker sign, clock and colored warning flag. As you go by each mile, you will see an information station providing you with the status of the race. As you look at this station, you will know where you are on the course, the official race time and race conditions.

Aid Stations

There will be water and Gatorade (Gatorade Endurance Formula) stations along the course and at the start/finish. All Aid Stations on the course will have personnel and portable toilets located nearby. 

Restroom Facilities 

Portable toilets will be available at locations throughout the course. The portable toilets will be located near each aid station.

Course Closings

For your safety and for the timely reopen of the streets to vehicular traffic, you must reach key locations by specified times or you will be required to take transportation provided.
• Partial lane closures will be utilized. Please stay inside the cones and obey all public safety officers and course marshals.

PLEASE DO NOT START EARLY! Traffic and safety rules prohibit early starts. Early starters will be eliminated from the Official Results.

SAG Wagon (support) and Back of the Pack Crew

The Back of the Pack Crew and SAG Wagon will signify the end of the field and the maximum 16-minutes per mile pace. They will not start timing until the last person crosses the start line and will be with you throughout the race. If you cannot keep pace, the Crew will help you as you board the SAG Wagon. If you cannot maintain an 16-minute per mile pace, you will be required to board the support buses.