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Miami Backyard Ultra
Miami, United States
December 19, 2026Date confirmed
6.71 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
USCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Races in Miami
18 verified events (5 confirmed dates) and 51 races in Miami with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events185 confirmed dates
Competitions51Races & courses
Distances5 - 83.7 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+921 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Miami Marathon
Miami, United States
January 30, 2027 to January 31, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+2
Photo: Stefan Czapski · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGFNY World Series
GFNY Miami
Miami, United States
April 4, 2027Date confirmed
83.7 km42 km
City RunSeaside & Coast
Photo: Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Course Ninja du Brian Piccolo Sports Park
Miami, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
Public ParkNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningThe Best Races
Run Against Breast Cancer-Miami
Miami, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Charity RunSeaside & Coast+1
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Easter Run for Hope Miami
Miami, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+1
Photo: Parkywiki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Sloth Runners Race-Miami
Miami, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast
Photo: DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Keep Going 5K/10K/13.1 Run MIAMI
Miami, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2026 | Miami Backyard Ultra | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 6.71 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027 | Miami Marathon | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2027 | GFNY Miami | Miami, Florida, US | Road Cycling | 83.7 km42 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Course Ninja du Brian Piccolo Sports Park | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Against Breast Cancer-Miami | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Easter Run for Hope Miami | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Sloth Runners Race-Miami | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Keep Going 5K/10K/13.1 Run MIAMI | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Snails Keep Moving Run Miami | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Sunset Marathon Miami | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Together Against Breast Cancer Miami | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Labor Day Run - Miami | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Miami (Florida, Miami-Dade County, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 18 public events and 51 individual races, including 5 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Road Cycling. Notable events in the selection include Miami Backyard Ultra, Miami Marathon, and GFNY Miami.
Race distances span from 5 km to 83.7 km, reaching up to +921 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Miami includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Miami?
RunningCompass currently lists 18 verified events with 51 individual races in Miami. A total of 5 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Miami Backyard Ultra, Miami Marathon, and GFNY Miami.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Miami?
Events in Miami focus on Road Running and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 83.7 km endurance challenges.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Miami?
The most selective courses in Miami climb up to +921 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Miami?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.