Inspiration

"A runner must run with dreams in his heart." –Emil Zatopek

"Quality means doing it right when nobody is looking." –Henry Ford

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." –John Bingham

"Be so good that they can't ignore you." –Steve Martin

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face." –Eleanor Roosevelt

Official 2013 Results

Click here for the official 2013 half marathon and 5K results.

Big Bling for Completing US Road Sports Florida Storm Series

It's time to earn bragging rights and big bling with the Florida Storm Series! Finish three or more of our Florida races in the 2013/2014 season to earm:
- Three Events: Category 3 Medal
- Four Events: Category 4 Medal
- Five Events: Category 5 Medal

The Florida Storm Series events are:
Allstate Life InsuranceSM Fort Lauderdale 13.1 Marathon® - Nov 10, 2013
Palm Beaches Marathon and Run Fest (full or half) - Dec 8, 2013
ING Miami Marathon or Half Marathon - Feb 2, 2014
Allstate Life InsuranceSM Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® - Mar 2, 2014
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay - Mar 16, 2014

Process:
Step 1: Visit each event website to register for each event indivdually. Be sure to use the same name and email address for each!
Step 2: Enjoy each event.
Step 3: Pick up your special medal at your 3rd, 4th, and 5th event if you registered at least 90 days prior to the qualifying event. Otherwise, medals will be available for pickup at USRS' FL offices or via mail for $5.
Marathon, half maraton and relay distances count towards the series. 5K's do not.

Big Bling for Completing US Road Sports Florida Storm Series

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Please mail all applications to:
US Road Sports 13.1, LLC
Attn: Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon®
5080 Spectrum Drive Suite 609E
Addison, TX 75001

Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon®

$60 (03/12/13 - 08/08/13)
$70 (08/09/13 - 11/07/13)
$75 (11/08/13 - 01/09/14)
$85 (01/10/14 - 02/06/14)
$95 (02/07/14 - 02/26/14)
$100 (02/27/14 - 03/02/14)

USRS 5K

$20 (03/12/13 - 11/07/13)

Packet Pick-up

Coming soon. Check back closer to race day.

Entry Requirements

Sorry, registration over the phone or by fax will NOT be accepted.
Only one participant per application.
Application may be photocopied.
Waiver MUST be signed in order to process application.
All participant MUST finish within three and half hours.
A fee of $25 will be charged for all returned checks.

Young Athletes:

Parent or guardian of all participants under the age of 14 will be required to sign an additional waiver at packet pick-up.

Notes / Disclaimer

Please Note:

Entry is NON-TRANSFERABLE, NON-REFUNDABLE, and NON-DEFFERABLE.

ALL TIMES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Disclaimer:

Race management reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to events out of management's control such as a natural disaster or other emergencies. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. Management may also alter the course and distances for the safety of athletes.

Athletes With Disabilities

There will be No Handcycle Division. Due to safety issues on the course, and in accordance with the Paralympic Committee rules, NO handcycle (handbikes, handcrank devices or other mechanically gear driven devices) will be permitted in the race.

Racing Wheelchair Division Rules defined as follows:

Racing wheelchairs shall be defined as a customized performance chair.

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Rules will be enforced.

Further the race will abide by the rules and policies of the recognized governing bodies of the sports of wheelchair racing, which do not allow the use of mechanical gears found on handbikes. For additional information contact Wheelchair Sports USA, www.wusa.org and the International Paralympic Committee, www.paralympic.org.

Everyday Wheelchairs defined as follows:

Everyday wheelchairs should be defined as stock manual wheelchairs.
The wheelchair shall have at least four functional wheels.
The overall length of the chair from outside casters/wheels to outside of rear wheel shall not exceed 100 cm.
The rear wheel shall not exceed 70 cm. in diameter.
The front casters/wheels shall not exceed 8 inches/17.6 cm. in diameter.
The rear seat height must be greater than 30 cm. (13.6 inches). Persons of small stature may be exempt.
Only one plain round hand rim is allowed for each rear wheel. This rule may be waived for persons having a single arm drive.
No mechanical gears or levers shall be allowed.
The chair should be manually propelled.
All chairs are subject to a rules and safety inspection.
Runners and walkers in all races will have the right of way. Wheelchair racers shall yield to runners or walkers.
It will be the athlete's responsibility to meet the above rules.

Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Course Details

March 2, 2014
Runner Start: 6:13 AM
Start Location: Ocean Drive at 13th Street
Course Map: Click Here to View our Course!

Course Description

Enjoy a new course this year featuring more views of Miami Beach’s beautiful waterways. Once again you will start on famous Ocean Dr and make you way towards the Julia Tuttle Cswy past some magnificent residences of Miami Beach. After crossing the causeway into Miami, runners enter the up & coming Wynnwood area where you will be able to see well known graffiti artwork throughout this warehouse district. Runners next leave the City of Miami and return to Miami Beach across the Macarthur Cswy; where you will catch a glimpse of cruise ships at dock. Upon entering South Beach the course will run on the new South Point Park bay walk along the waters of Biscayne Bay and have spectacular views of Fisher Island and the beach. As approach the finish via Ocean Drive the course turns onto beach side serpentine where the finish line welcomes you – Finally, enjoy a grand post race beach party on South Beach in Lummus Park. You earned it!

Average Temperature

Average low of 60; Average high of 70

Mile Markers & Split Times

Each mile marker will have a large clock displaying the "gun time" of the event.

Event Status System

An Event Status System will be displayed at each mile marker indicating the status of the race based on the current course and weather conditions:

Green – "Normal" - Good conditions; runners/walkers should be alert and enjoy the race.

Yellow – "Caution" - Less than ideal conditions; runners/walkers should slow down and drink plenty of water.

Red – "Dangerous" - Potentially dangerous conditions;

Heat - runners/walkers should slow down and drink plenty of water.
Lighting/Hail/Tornado - runners/walkers should take cover at the closest shelter until the course is reopened.

Timing of the event has stopped and no awards will be given out at this time. Medical remains in place on course.

Black – "Cancelled" - Extreme dangerous conditions; Event cancelled, participation stopped – runners/walkers should stop, seek shelter and follow instructions from race staff, volunteers, and public safety officials.

Aid Stations

There will be water and sports drink at all 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 added in 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.

Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Results

USRS 5K Results | Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Results

Race Photos - MarathonFoto will photograph you multiple times throughout the race course as well as before and after the race. Smile when you see our photographers and make sure your bib number is clearly centered and visible so we will be able to identify you. View and order your photos which will be posted the week after the race at MarathonFoto.com!

Click Here to download your personalized Miami Beach finisher’s badge displaying your official finish time!

Results Delivery System

Results delivery directly to your smart phone: Every 13.1® athlete will notice a QR code printed directly onto their race bib. Race results will be updated regularly online throughout the day. Simply scan your QR code with your smart phone and you will be taken directly to your personalized results page! Does it get any easier?

Runner Tracking - There are two different options for tracking available during the event.

1) Live Runner Tracking with Race My Race – virtually follow a participant’s real time progress throughout the course. Please CLICK HERE to sign up for Race My Race (charges may apply).

2) Free text-based messaging – receive important updates via email, text message or social media. To sign up, CLICK HERE. Sign up for this service will be available approx 1 week prior to race day.

All HALF MARATHON finishers will receive a medal upon crossing the finish line.

Awards & Medals

All participants that complete the half marathon race at the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® will receive a unique spinning finisher's medal.

All age group award medals will be distributed from the Results tent at the finish line on race day - so don't forget to stop by, get your official finishing time and check if you won an award!

Custom designed award medals will be awarded 3 deep in each of the below age group for both males and females.

Age Group Breakdown

12-14	30-34	50-54	70-74
15-19	35-39	55-59	75+
20-24	40-44	60-54
25-29	45-49	65-69

Please note that all age group awards are based on chip time, NOT gun time. However, Open winners and course records will be determined according to gun time.

2013 Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Awards

There will be multiple special achievement award levels that individual athletes can attain throughout the 2013 Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon^® Series. If you have questions regarding the series awards please contact run@131Marathon.com.

Complete three (3) events in the series and earn a special medal! You must register 30 days from the 3rd event in order to receive the medal. You will receive your award medal on the day of the 3rd event at the Awards & Results Tent. View Medal

Complete five (5) events in the series to each a special medal! You must register 30 days from the 5th event in order to receive the medal. You will receive your award medal on the day of the 5th event at the Awards & Results Tent. View Medal

Complete the entire Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon^® Series to earn an amazing award - Entry to any Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon^® Series event for LIFE!

Awards are based off achievement of events within calendar year 2013. Qualifying events in 2013 are:

Los Angeles - January 13	Miami Beach - March 9
New York City - March 23	Chicago - June 8
Boston - TBD	Atlanta - October 6
Dallas - October 26	Fort Lauderdale - November 10

Prize Money for Elite Runners

Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series National Championship

Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Top Times By City

Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Record:
Emmanuel Ngatunyi - 1:03:59 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon®)
Rebecca Robinson (2010) - 1:14:14 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon®)

Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Emmanuel Ngatunyi (2011) - 1:03:59
Risper Gesabwa (2012) - 1:14:37

Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Emisael Favela (2009) - 1:08:54
Meagan Nedlo (2011) - 1:21:42

Allstate Life Insurance℠ Dallas 13.1 Marathon® Record:

Daniel Kirwa (2011) - 1:05:12
Justyna Mudy (2011) - 1:16:10

Allstate Life Insurance℠ Fort Lauderdale 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Pedro Gonzalez (2009) - 1:12:40
Julia Stamps Mallon (2009) - 1:21:12

Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Christopher Toroitich (2011) - 1:05:11
Risper Gesabwa (2012) - 1:14:37

Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Bryan Sharkey (2010) - 1:13:44
Rebecca Robinson (2010) - 1:14:14

Allstate Life Insurance℠ New York 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Fabian Daza (2011) - 1:09:10
Jenna Papaz (2011) - 1:25:27

Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Overall Top Times

Male:
Emmanuel Ngatunyi - 1:03:59 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon®)
Christopher Toroitich - 1:05:11 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Keith Bechtol - 1:07:32 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Michael Green - 1:08:03 (2009 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon®)
Emisael Favela - 1:08:54 (2009 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon®)
Fabian Daza - 1:09:10 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon®)

Female:
Rebecca Robinson - 1:14:14 (2010 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon®)
Risper Gesabwa - 01:14:37 (2012 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Lilian Mariita - 1:17:28 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon®)
Julia Stamps Mallon- 1:19:20 (2010 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Meagan Nedlo - 1:20:30 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Diana Burk - 1:20:32 (2010 Los Angelese Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series)
Julia Stamps Mallon - 1:21:12 (2009 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Fort Lauderdale 13.1 Marathon®)
Kelly Williams - 1:21:39 (2009 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon®)

Spectator Info

The streets of Miami Beach are open to runners, but it's the spectators that will help them get to the finish line. From start to finish, there are excellent opportunities to catch loved ones and friends running in the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon®. As we get closer to the race, we will give you more information on some of the best locations to enjoy the race.

Medical Info

Medical support during the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Series will be provided by health care professionals. Medical assistance will be available at each water station along the route providing medical assistance as needed. A fully-equipped medical facility will be located near the finish line.

Participants requiring medical assistance may be transported to one of the nearby hospitals, and will be billed by the hospital and ambulance provider. Participants must give on-scene medical personnel the freedom to determine which facility will be utilized.

IMPORTANT: Each participant must complete the medical information form on the back of your bib number. Please take time to fill out your medical information and provide emergency contact information. This will make your important health care information available to heath care professionals in the event you are unable to communicate with them.

Volunteers

Our road races are made for the people and run by the people. We take pride in working with some of the greatest individual and volunteer groups in the world. If you are interested in supporting thousands of runners and walkers at Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Series, send us an email with your name, phone number and what you might be interested in helping with. Here are some of the things we could use help with: water stations (groups of 10 or more), start line support, finish line support, course marshals, registration and packet pick-up support, logistics and set-up (these are the people who get to lift and move things and work at night!)

If you are interested in volunteering for this event or any others, please email us at .

Entertainment

Course Entertainment:

Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Series will have entertainment stations along the course. This includes: Bands, Performances, Cheer Squads, Community Group Aid Stations and Dj's pumping tunes that will keep you movin' all through out the fun-filled 13.1 mile course.

Benefits:

There are many highlights to performing for Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Series. Group name and booking information listed on the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Series web site. Group signage may also be displayed at your performance location as long as it does not interfere with the race. (Signage may only be 3'x6').

Time: Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Series begins at 6:13 AM, which means your group must be at their assigned location by 7 AM. Everyone will finish by 10 AM, with some groups ending earlier, depending on your location on the course.

Where: Along the 13.1 mile half marathon course. Performance locations will be confirmed.

Equipment: All groups will be responsible for supplying their own equipment. Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Series will provide access to electricity, either from a business or a generator.

Contact the Entertainment Director: Javier Sanchez
Phone: 305.278.8668
Email: JSanchez@usroadsports.com

Active Trainer Local Groups Local Runs Programs Pace Team

ACTIVE TRAINER

The Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® has teamed up with ActiveTrainer coaches to create a half marathon training programs that are a balance of aerobic, anaerobic and cross-training workouts. This training program is built to get people of all levels across the finish line. From the first-timer to the seasoned veteran, you will find the right training program for you.

Good luck with your training and we will see you at the finish line! Click here to get started with ActiveTrainer.

LOCAL GROUPS

Local training groups are organizing for the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon®! Join the fun through any of our partners - local running stores, clubs and social or charity training groups.

LOCAL RUNS

Pear Sports - Official Training Program

As the official training program of the Allstate Life Insurance^SM Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon®, Pear Sports is offering 20% off the Pear Square OneTM and any Pear Training Plan. *Must enter code USRSTWENTY at checkout to receive the 20% off.

Unlike any other heart rate monitor or training device, Pear Training Intelligence^TM will guide you step by step throughout your workout, not only telling you when to speed up or slow down, but also providing useful tips, helping improve your form, explaining the purpose and benefits of the workout, and motivating you.

Pear offers hundreds of workouts, including half and full marathon training plans, 5K & 10K plans, workouts to help with weight loss, and many more. Pear also offers custom training plans, designed by Matt Fitzgerald, tailored specifically to your goal, time frame, and fitness level.

Click here to get started!

Pace Group Times

1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20 and 2:30.

When: March 9, 2013
Where: Miami Beach, FL

Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series National Championship offers total prize money of $29,200 distributed as:

	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd Place
Overall Male	$13,100	$1000	$500
Overall Female	$13,100	$1000	$500

Qualification Standards:

In order to be eligible to win the championship prize money runners must qualify. Qualification can be accomplished several ways:

Winning a Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Series event during the 2012 rotation (including the 2013 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Completing a Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Series event during the 2012 rotation (including the 2013 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®) with a time under 1:12:00 for the men and under 1:22:00 for the women.
Completing a non Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Series half marathon event with a time under 1:05 for the men and under 1:14 for the women.

*All qualifying times subject to verification by race staff.

**Meeting the standards does not guarantee entry into the race. It is up to the discretion of the race staff to accept or deny any athlete whether or not they meet the qualification standards.

If you meet one of the three qualifying standards please fill out the form below and contact eliteinfo@usroadsports.com. For eligible athletes to race in the 13.1 Marathon® National Championship the elite athlete MUST contact us at least THREE weeks prior to the event. The elite field is limited and may close sooner.

You must fill out the ELITE ATHLETE APPLICATION FORM to be considered for a complimentary entry into the race.

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