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Running in Miami, FL
Your local guide to races, running stores, and the Miami running community.
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Running in Miami at a Glance
wb_sunny Best Running Months
Oct – Apr
Cooler temperatures, lower humidity
thermostat Typical Weather
70–90°F
Year-round running climate
terrain Terrain
Flat
Road, trail, and beach routes
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5K & 10K
Most popular race distances
Fastest Miami Runners, 2026 Cross Country
Season bests from 31 Miami schools, pulled from the Florida XC database.
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Boys · 5k Full list
| 1 | Armando Cruz '27 Belen Jesuit· 3A | 15:06.0 |
| 2 | Marcelo Mantecon '27 Belen Jesuit· 3A | 15:22.1 |
| 3 | Jack Michalak '28 Belen Jesuit· 3A | 15:47.0 |
| 4 | Liam Salom '27 Belen Jesuit· 3A | 15:54.0 |
| 5 | Davi Bodoh '27 Belen Jesuit· 3A | 16:16.9 |
Girls · 5k Full list
| 1 | Daniela Hernandez '27 Carrollton· 2A | 19:16.7 |
| 2 | Sofia Jimenez '29 Lourdes· 3A | 19:21.0 |
| 3 | Gabriella Socarras '27 Carrollton· 2A | 19:25.4 |
| 4 | Alessandra Perez '27 Lourdes· 3A | 19:30.8 |
| 5 | Marisa Mantecon '29 Lourdes· 3A | 19:32.3 |
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Boys · 3k Full list
| 1 | Jake Rubiera '31 Belen Jesuit· 3A | 10:25.7 |
| 2 | Aiden Cruz '32 Belen Jesuit· 3A | 10:28.1 |
| 3 | Sebastian De Oliveira '30 Belen Jesuit· 3A | 10:37.9 |
| 4 | Diego Ferer '32 Belen Jesuit· 3A | 10:38.4 |
| 5 | Marco GARCIA | 11:03.6 |
Girls · 3k Full list
| 1 | Lia Kamar '32 | 13:12.2 |
| 2 | Isabella Puggina '31 Carrollton· 2A | 14:00.8 |
| 3 | Natalia Suarez '32 | 14:25.2 |
| 4 | Camila Suarez '31 | 14:57.1 |
| 5 | Andrea Vadia '31 | 15:07.1 |
Times are as run, on the course each athlete raced, so they are not course-adjusted. Regular season and postseason meets in the database only. Missing a school? Let us know.
Latest Miami Running News
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Cross Country · September 6, 2026
Week 3 Boys Team Top 10: Florida Cross Country Rankings
Belen Jesuit won the Horse Park by 168 points with its full lineup, and nine other ranked teams raced each other on the same grass. Every team is now scored on its season with the most recent race weighted highest. Lake Minneola falls from fifth to eighteenth, and Gulliver Prep, East Ridge and Ponte Vedra come in.
Cross Country · September 6, 2026
Week 3 Boys Top 10: Florida Cross Country Rankings
Marcelo Mantecon opened with a win at the Horse Park, Armando Cruz was 2.3 seconds behind him, and then a junior at IMG Academy ran 14:54. The list is now built on the whole season with the most recent race weighted highest, and Bryant Olson, Gabriel Harris and Luis Rivera raced their way in.
Cross Country · September 5, 2026
Horse Park Recap: Mantecon Opens With the Win, Gaona-Zelaya Beats Hallick and Tomasic, and Destremps Goes Under Ten
Saturday, September 5, meet by meet: Marcelo Mantecon opens his season with a Belen 1-2 and a 63-point team win at the Florida Horse Park, Natalia Gaona-Zelaya beats Lyla Hallick by 19 seconds with Annabella Tomasic third in her first race, Bishop Moore wins the girls' team title by 42, and the top-ranked middle schoolers in the state, RJ Destremps and Colette Heffernan, win by 11 and 18 seconds. Plus St. Cloud, where Luis Rivera beat Gabriel Harris by three tenths and Arabella Duffell ran 17:38, Pace, where Niceville's girls went eight straight, and Deland, Parker Valby, Freedom, IMG, Wellen Park, the Dolphin Dash, Crystal River, Orange Park and the Grayling Memorial.
Cross Country · September 2, 2026
Florida Horse Park Invitational, Run Through the Race Simulator: Belen by 27 Without Mantecon, Creekside Over Carrollton by Ten, and a Two-Point Middle School Race
We entered every team on the Florida Horse Park entry list into our Race Simulator and scored all four races on course-graded 2026 marks: Belen Jesuit wins the boys without Mantecon, Creekside holds off Carrollton and Chiles by ten and sixteen, and the middle school boys come down to two points.
Cross Country · September 1, 2026
Middle Schoolers Racing Varsity: Florida's Top 5 in Every Grade, Boys and Girls
An eighth grader finished second at the Kowboy behind the defending 2A state champion. A seventh grader won a varsity race outright in Cape Coral. Two sixth graders ended August one second apart without ever meeting. The top five middle schoolers in every grade, boys and girls, racing Florida high school cross country.
Cross Country · August 31, 2026
Week 2 Class 3A Boys Team Top 10: Florida Cross Country Rankings
Belen Jesuit is first in Class 3A, first in Florida, and the only team in the state under a 16:00 five-man average. Behind them, three of the top ten owe their position to one Saturday at Whispering Pines and one course rating we are not sure of.
Upcoming Races in Miami
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SUPERHERO MILES: A Miami Joy Project 5K - SPONSORSHIP
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SUPERHERO MILES: a Miami Joy Project 5K
calendar_today September 13, 2026
location_on Miami, South Florida
Strides For Sisterhood - Wellness 5K
calendar_today September 26, 2026
location_on Miami, South Florida
10th Annual WellnessWorks Sunrise 5K Dash and Family Fun Day
calendar_today October 3, 2026
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From Awareness to Action: Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Walk/Run
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location_on Miami, South Florida
Running Stores in Miami
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Fleet Feet South Miami Heights
location_on Miami, South Florida
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Brooks, ASICS, Hoka, On Running, New Balance, Saucony, Mizuno
Fleet Feet's South Miami Heights location brings their nationally recognized fit process and community programming to the greater Miami area. Specializing in personalized shoe fitting and local run club events.
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Go Run Kendall
location_on Miami, South Florida
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Brooks, ASICS, Hoka, On Running, New Balance, Saucony, Mizuno
Go Run Kendall is a specialty running store serving the Kendall and South Miami-Dade community with free gait analysis, expert shoe fitting, and a top selection of performance running footwear and gear. A trusted local resource for Miami's active south side runners.
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iRun Company
location_on Miami, South Florida
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Brooks, ASICS, Hoka, On Running, New Balance, Saucony, Altra
iRun Company is Miami's community-focused running specialty store on Biscayne Blvd, offering expert fitting, curated gear, and a packed calendar of group runs and local race events.
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The Runner's High
location_on Miami, South Florida
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The Runner's High is a Pinecrest-area specialty running store on South Dixie Hwy, offering expert shoe fitting, gait analysis, and a curated selection of performance footwear and apparel. A long-standing favorite of South Miami's running community.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running in Miami
What running races are in Miami, Florida? expand_more
Miami currently has 9 upcoming running races. The next race is BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENCE RUN EXPO on September 6, 2026. Browse the events listed above for registration links and full race details.
Where can I buy running shoes in Miami? expand_more
Miami has 4 specialty running stores: Fleet Feet South Miami Heights, Go Run Kendall, iRun Company, The Runner's High. Services available include gait analysis, shoe fitting, apparel, accessories, group runs. See the stores section above for hours, locations, and contact info.
Are there running clubs or coaches in Miami? expand_more
Miami has an active running community. Check our full directory for local running clubs, coaches, and fitness groups near Miami.
What distances can I race in Miami? expand_more
Miami typically hosts races across popular distances like 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. Check the events section above for current availability.
What is the best time of year to run in Miami, Florida? expand_more
The best running season in Miami is October through April, when temperatures average 55–75°F with lower humidity. Summer months (June–September) are hot and humid, so runners should plan for early morning or evening runs and stay hydrated. Miami currently has 9 races scheduled — most Florida races are concentrated in the cooler months.
Running in Miami, Florida
Miami is home to an active running community with 9 upcoming races this season. Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, Miami has the roads, trails, and community to support your goals.
Find your perfect pair at one of 4 running stores in Miami. Local specialty running stores offer professional shoe fitting, gait analysis, and expert advice to help you train smarter and race faster.
Browse all upcoming races in Miami above, or view the full event calendar with filters for distance, surface, and race date. Running a race in Miami? Submit your event to get listed for free.