YOU ARE INVITED! PLEASE JOIN ME!
SPECTATOR TIPS
Viewing a friend or family member running in the marathon or half-marathon is easier than you think. Your runner will be following the course, while you can take shortcuts back and forth on the course and get to your next ING Cheer Zone before your runner does. However, since the object here is to both see and be seen, you’ll need to work out a few details beforehand.
THE FINISH LINE
To see the actual finish, all you need is to get to Bayfront Park. We are providing bleachers for our spectators which are available on a first come first serve basis. These bleachers are located just south of the finish line.
ING Cheering Zone - Community Fun Zones
The ING Miami Half Marathon® course is extremely spectator friendly. You can give your loved one a shout of encouragement or snap a photo of them with a dramatic Miami backdrop in one of the many different areas that the course winds through.
ING Cheering Zone - Omni Station
Mile: 10.5
Location: NE 15th St and Biscayne Blvd.
Hours of Operation: 6:40 am to 8:45 am
Tip: This ING Cheering zone is ideally located at Mile 10.5 to cheer both marathon and half marathon runners alike.
Getting There: From anywhere in downtown, take the MetroMover’s Omni loop to Omni station. Exit the train and you are there (approx 5 minutes ride)
What can you expect at the ING Cheering Zone?
• Go signs you can customize for your favorite runner
• Thunder sticks and other noise makers to “turbo boost” runners to the finish line
• Complimentary snacks and beverages
• Emcee and live entertainment to keep you dancing in the streets and cheering for joy
What to bring with you?
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Bright, colorful clothing (preferably orange)
• Camera for that special moment…you know the one
• A reliable wristwatch to keep track of the race
ING Community Fun Zone Challenge
The ING Community Fun Zone Challenge is designed to encourage spectator and community participation in the ING Miami Marathon®. There were five Fun Zones along the 26.2 mile course, each being run by a different group or organization. The goal for the Fun Zones was to form a foundation in which we could continue to build into an event that involves, engages, and gives back to the community.
