Florida Marathon course.

1. 01

   Start Early on a Mild Morning

   The marathon starts at 06:00, with a typical race-day temperature of 16.3C. Use the cool early hours to settle into your pace before the sun climbs.

   From the start time, temperature

2. 02

   Respect the Causeway Bridges

   The course is mostly flat but includes four bridge crossings for the full marathon and two for the half, with two steep causeway bridges. Pace the climbs steadily and recover on the descents.

   From the elevation profile, description

3. 03

   Twice to the Barrier Island

   Marathoners cross to the beach side barrier island and back twice before finishing at Front Street Park. Expect changing scenery and possible headwinds on exposed causeways.

   From the description

4. 04

   Music and Generous Cutoffs

   With up to 12 musical acts along the course and a 7-hour marathon limit (5 hours for the half), this is a walker- and headphones-friendly event. Use the bands as mental checkpoints.

   From the description

5. 05

   Finish and Celebrate at Front Street Park

   The race concludes at riverfront Front Street Park in downtown Melbourne, followed by an awards party with a live band. Plan to stick around for the post-race celebration.

   From the description

Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.