Florida Marathon Reviews

  Florida Marathon, where running is a pleasure!

By Giovanna about 2019

Review

The route could have been less neighborhood Relay handoff could've been somewhere where parking wasn't an issue

Race Tips

Train for hills

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Arrive early

  Great winter escape

By LWC about 2019

Review

Good course. Nice people. Good swag and party after the run.

Race Tips

Can be warm and humid. That feels good at first but can take it out of you in the later miles. It's Florida but the two bridges present real hills.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Staying nearby and parking are easy. All within blocks of the start/finish.

  

By Anonymous about 2018

  Beautiful Course & Best After Party

By DLR about 2018

Review

Beautiful waterfront course, awesome volunteers and management and a flat course Except for those bridges! Lots of music along the way.

Race Tips

Could be 45 degrees or could be 80 degrees- it is February in Central Florida.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Parking is pretty easy to find. Far more 1/2 marathoners than marathoners so plenty of room for marathoners as they start 30 minutes earlier. Lots of restaurants nearby and great beaches.

  ENERGY,FUN,QUALITY FROM START TO FINISH

By TN about 2018

Review

LOVED THE WARM-UP, AND SUPER FUN RACE START!!! THE COURSE IS BEAUTIFUL WITH THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT AROUND. NICE MEDALS, AWESOME VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORT--HARD TO FIND NICER PEOPLE IN THIS DAY AND AGE, SO IT WAS WELCOME. VERY NICE POST RACE FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS AND PLENTY OF IT! WORTH THE TRIP...IT'S NOT A RIP OFF, A GIMICK RACE OR A BIG CITY HUSTLE RACE!

Race Tips

ENJOY THE VIEWS. THE TWO BRIDGES ARE REAL CHALLENGES, BUT THE PAY OFF WORTH IT.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

PLENTY OF PARKING OPTIONS. LOTS OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS TO CHOOSE FROM, NOT YOUR ORDINARY CRAPPY CHAINS UNLESS YOU WANT THEM. LOVED THE MANSION,WHICH ALSO SPONSORED THE RACE.

  What a View!!

By DW about 2018

Review

Beautiful Scenery over Two Causeways that we call the Florida Mountains!! Great Volunteer Support!! Great Medals!! Great T-Shirts!! Great Before and After Parties!!

Race Tips

Wind, Rain, Cold or Hot Sunshine - Be Ready for Anything!!

  

By DW about 2017

Review

2 Loops around the Scenic Indian River Lagoon, Over 2 different Causeways (twice each) - The Florida Mountains - Great Race Management - Great Traffic Control - GREAT Post Race Party!!

Race Pacers are available and accurate!

Race Tips

This is an OUTDOOR Event (Duh!) In the Winter, In Florida! Weather can be HOT, Weather can be COLD! Might be WINDY, Might be Raining - Be prepared to dress accordingly! Race course aide is plentiful, Race Volunteers are OUTSTANDING!! Be prepared to have a Great Time!!

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

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