Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon
Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon
( 4 reviews )-
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida,
United States - February
- 3 miles/5K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon, 26.2 miles/Marathon
- Road Race
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Phil Patterson Jr
North Lauderdale, Florida, United StatesOverall
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I've done this race a few times and each time was a different experience. It's been 42 degrees and it's been 90 degrees. The course is mainly up and down A1A with some of it through downtown Fort Lauderdale, a park and a neighborhood in Pompano Beach. You don't get to see much of ocean unfortunately and you'll spend a lot of time solo as most people do the half. Once they hit their turn around point it gets pretty quiet, especially with this race not drawing crowd support. The aid stations are pretty good and the volunteers are helpful. Busses take you back to the start line where you parked so that's a benefit. The after-party on the beach is nice. Other than the one bridge, it's very flat and Fast, as long as you can tolerate the heat and humidity. The ending is the best as people are out and about and cheering you on. The medals are always awesome!