Races Marathon · Fort Lauderdale, USA
A1A Marathon
A1A Marathon is a flat marathon in Fort Lauderdale, USA, held each February. Oceanfront Highway A1A the whole way — flat, with the sunrise over the Atlantic mid-race. February in South Florida is warm, 16-24C — start early, respect humidity. On a course as flat as A1A Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
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When
February
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
February in South Florida is warm, 16-24C — start early, respect humidity.
Racing this course well
Oceanfront Highway A1A the whole way — flat, with the sunrise over the Atlantic mid-race.
On a course as flat as A1A Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
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Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around A1A Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the A1A Marathon?
- It is held each February in Fort Lauderdale, USA. Check the official A1A Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the A1A Marathon course flat?
- Oceanfront Highway A1A the whole way — flat, with the sunrise over the Atlantic mid-race.
- How should I train for the A1A Marathon?
- Train specifically for Fort Lauderdale — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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