Florida Marathon Weekend
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Event overview
The Florida Marathon Weekend takes place in Melbourne, Florida on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The weekend includes a full marathon, a half marathon and shorter races. The event is held near the riverfront Front Street Park at 2205 Front Street, Melbourne, FL 32901. The race weekend includes an expo and packet pickup at Front Street Civic Center on the day before the races.
Distances and course
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Sunshine State Lager 10K
- 5K
- Intellectually impaired 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
The course runs between the mainland and a beach-side barrier island, finishes at Front Street Park, and includes four bridge crossings for the full marathon and two for the half. The marathon has a 7-hour time limit; the half marathon has a 5-hour time limit. Pacers are provided for the marathon and half marathon. Gels, water and Gatorade are available at multiple stops; gels are noted at water stops 3 and 8. Medical locations are listed at the Eau Gallie Causeway (6.55 miles), the east side of 192, and the finish area.
Services and extras
The event lists live music along the courses, post-race concerts and an awards ceremony. Finishers receive medals and photo services; race hats are provided to runners. T‑shirts are not included with registration and are sold separately. The organizer states sustainability measures such as composting, recycling and reusing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
