Course Information & Maps

The Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon, Half Marathon & 6K returns to its roots with a downtown Fort Lauderdale Start, and a Finish on the Beach! Needless to say, with a Start & Finish in 2 different places, there will be FREE Shuttle Bus Service going back and forth between the Start & Finish, and vice versa from 4am – 1:30pm.  Shuttle bus information can be viewed on the Parking Information webpage, https://a1amarathon.com/parking-info/

The courses will offer scenery of downtown Fort Lauderdale in the earlier sections, and beachfront views once runners reach the beach and tackle State Road A1A! Additionally, we have brought back the loop through Birch State Park for miles 5 through 7.  Please Note, you will only make a loop through the park 1 time.  After exiting the park and back on to A1A, the rest of the course will take place on A1A.

Both courses will be open for about 6 and a half hours.  Slower paced marathon participants can continue but may be asked to move to the sidewalk so the city can open the road.  BUT, you can continue on to the Finish; we will be waiting for you!

Hydration Stations – Both courses offer Hydration Stations at approximately every mile to mile and a half, with the exception of Station 1 which is about 2 miles from the Start.  Water and Gatorade will be available at each Station.  GU gel will be available to Marathon participants at Stop #6 at the north end of the course.

Bathrooms – Portlets will be available at both the Start & Finish area, along with on the courses at each Hydration Station

The Marathon Course will feature 2 loops along A1A, similar to past years for those familiar with the event.  To keep things simple, remember this tip… Runners will make the turn at the North end of the course TWICE.  After you make the 2^nd turn, it’s straight south to the Finish Line!