Drivers across Miami and Miami Beach are being advised to plan ahead this Sunday as major road closures come into effect for the 24th Annual Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. The event will bring thousands of runners through downtown, Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach and surrounding neighborhoods, with traffic impacts expected from early morning through early afternoon.
According to officials, road closures will be in place from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time, follow posted detours, and avoid marathon routes where possible.
Traffic advisory: Police officers and traffic control personnel from the City of Miami, Miami Beach, and Miami-Dade Police Departments will be deployed throughout the route to manage traffic flow and ensure public safety.
The marathon and half marathon will begin at 6:00 AM in downtown Miami near the FTX Arena area and proceed through Miami Beach via the Venetian Causeway, returning toward downtown before concluding near Biscayne Boulevard.
Officials recommend using the Julia Tuttle Causeway for access to and from Miami Beach between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. The Port of Miami will remain open, with access available via NE 5th Street.
Key Road Closures and Rolling Street Impacts
The following streets will experience closures or rolling restrictions at various times during the event:
| Street | Direction | Approximate Closure Time |
|---|---|---|
| Biscayne Boulevard (SE 3rd St to NE 2nd St) | Northbound / Southbound | 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| MacArthur Causeway | Eastbound | 5:00 AM – 8:10 AM |
| Venetian Causeway | Westbound | 6:20 AM – 10:00 AM |
| NE 15th Street | Westbound | 6:25 AM – 10:15 AM |
| Brickell Avenue | Northbound / Southbound | 6:35 AM – 11:10 AM |
| Rickenbacker Causeway | Eastbound / Westbound | 6:40 AM – 11:50 AM |
| Miami Avenue (multiple sections) | Northbound / Southbound | 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Bayshore Drive | Northbound / Southbound | 7:00 AM – 12:45 PM |
🚧 Traffic Advisory – Sunday, January 25th
— Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez (@commvickillopez) January 24, 2026
This Sunday, January 25th, several roads in Miami and Miami Beach will be temporarily closed from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Marathon.
If you plan to be on the road, please allow extra travel time, use… pic.twitter.com/MI6YZYSTCb
Rolling street reopenings will occur as runners clear specific segments of the course, but exact reopening times may vary depending on race conditions and crowd movement.
Residents and visitors should expect intermittent delays throughout downtown Miami, Brickell, Coconut Grove, and Miami Beach during the morning hours.
For full official race and traffic updates, including last-minute adjustments, motorists are encouraged to check information published by the organizers of the Life Time Miami Marathon.
🌴 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️ Here is the scene at the start line of Life Time Miami Marathon, 5:37 am. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #MiamiMarathon #LifeTime #running pic.twitter.com/QBWC9FjW6A
— Michelle Kaufman (@kaufsports) January 25, 2026
City officials thanked the public for their patience, noting that the annual event brings significant economic and community benefits to the region. Drivers are urged to remain alert, follow police instructions, and plan alternate routes where possible.
With careful planning, both runners and residents can enjoy a smooth and safe marathon Sunday across Miami.
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