Florida Marathon Weekend
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Health First Florida Marathon Weekend
The Health First Florida Marathon Weekend in Melbourne on Florida's Space Coast includes in-person and virtual race options along US 1 and the Indian River, providing waterfront views and bridge crossings. The full marathon route contains four bridge crossings and the half marathon includes two bridge crossings. Musical acts are positioned along the courses, with up to 12 acts along the half and full marathon and several on the Carib 10K and 5K routes.
Event timing rules and race support are specified: there is a seven hour time limit to complete the event, pacers are provided for the marathon and half marathon, the 10K and 5K are walker friendly, and walkers are not permitted in the half marathon or marathon distances. The start and finish areas are near Melbourne's Riverside Front Street Park and packet pickup and the Health and Fitness Expo are held at the Front Street Civic Center on the Saturday before race day.
Amenities and event practices include recycled metal finisher medals, a choice of branded hat or visor for entrants, post-race festivities, complimentary finisher photos, Gatorade and water on course, and beverage service from Carib Brewery for runners. The event reports composting, recycling, and reuse programs and sells shirts separately. The marathon features four five-mile straightaways and is listed as a Boston Marathon qualifying course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
