2027 Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon 

The Marathon Course is a Boston Qualifier, and is certified with the Certification #: FL23005JK

To view the Certification Packet, please visit: A1A Marathon Certification

Our Marathon course features 26.2 miles of signature South Florida beauty, loaded with miles of unobstructed ocean views. The fast, flat course is ideal for those looking to achieve Boston qualifying times. If you’re searching for the ideal winter destination running event, then look no further! Run Fort Lauderdale…. Where the Ocean is Your Finish Line!!

Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon 

Sunday, February 14, 2027

• • • • • • 5:45am (EST) Wheelchair Participants
          • 5:50am (EST) Marathon & Half Marathon participants

Start Line Location:         401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Finish Line Location:      1100 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Course Hours:  Both the Full and Half Marathon Courses will be open for 6 hours, from 6:00am – 12:00pm. At the 6 hour mark, remaining runners and Walkers can continue via the Sidewalk. Our Finish Area will be operational until 1:30pm.

We ask that all participants be at the Start area by 5:20am. Our event features a ‘Mass Start’ for the 2027 event.  Faster-paced runners should make their way to the front, while slower-paced runners & walkers should position themselves toward the back of the corral.  For Details visit the Course Info web page, https://a1amarathon.com/event-details/course-information/

Packet Pickup:

The Publix Health & Fitness Expo will serve as the Packet Pick-up for the events.  The Expo takes place at the Broward County Convention Center in The Grand Floridian Ballroom, 3rd Floor on Friday, February 13th from 3pm – 8pm, and on Saturday, February 14th from 10am – 6pm.  For more detailed information, please visit The Expo web page, https://a1amarathon.com/health-fitness-expo/

Pace Teams:

Parking:

We STRONGLY recommend that people arrive by 4:30am to park! Carpooling is also Strongly Recommended. There will be some congestion as thousands of cars will be traveling to the area! Please…please, give yourself enough time to park so you are not rushed on race morning. Parking Options will be found on this web page https://a1amarathon.com/parking-map

Shuttle Busses:

*** FREE Shuttle buses will be available, going back and forth between the downtown Fort Lauderdale Start, and Beach Finish location.  For Shuttle Details, please visit the Parking information web page, https://a1amarathon.com/parking-info/

Gear Check:

• • • • • • Gender Specific Technical Race Shirt
          • Signature beach themed Finisher Medal
          • Age Group Category Awards for the Top 3 for both Male & Female
          • Runner Swag Bag
          • Post Race Beach Party with loads of food, beverages, beer and live music!!

2026 T-Shirt, Medals & Awards:

All AGE group awards  will be given out based on Chip Time/Net Time for each age group category for both male & females. Age Groups categories are for each 5-year increment: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc. all the way up to 70-74, then 75 and older.

OVERALL Awards are based on GUN TIME.  If you expect to challenge for an Overall Award, please position yourself at the front of the Start Corral.

The Award Ceremony for both the Half Marathon & Marathon will take place at the Colavita tents.

Marathon Awards: 10:45am (Pending Results are OFFICIAL)

Timing & Scoring:

We will be using the Bib Chip System this year.  Your timing chip will be affixed to your bib.  It is your responsibility to ensure that your bib is worn with the chip attached.  No Chip…No Time.

You do not need to return the chip after the race; it can be disposed.