Run Florida Run lists all 11 marathons scheduled in Florida for January 2027 on this page, from Ocala on January 2 to Celebration and Miami on January 31, with each race's date, city, start time, course type and registration link. January suits a 26.2-mile race in Florida because early-morning temperatures are among the coolest of the year.
Every race in Florida with a full 26.2-mile event in January 2027, in date order. We built the list from our race database with AI help, then checked every date, start time and course detail against the organizer's own page on November 5, 2026.
| Date | Race | City | Start | Course | Other distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | New Year 26.2M, Ocala | Ocala | 8:00 AM | Paved lap course | 5K, 10K, half | Register |
| Sun, Jan 10 | Walt Disney World Marathon | Orlando | 4:30 AM | Road course through the Walt Disney World parks | 5K (Jan 7), 10K (Jan 8), half (Jan 9) | Register Sold out; charity entries |
| Sat, Jan 16 | FTC Mary Andrews Marathon | Hawthorne | 8:00 AM | Paved rail trail, out-and-back laps | Half, 4-person marathon relay | Register |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Medal Madness 26.2M, Orlando | Orlando | 8:00 AM | Lap course in Jay Blanchard Park | 5K, 10K, half | Register |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Medal Madness 26.2M, Naples | Naples | 8:00 AM | Lap course in Eagle Lakes Community Park | 5K, 10K, half | Register |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Medal Madness 26.2M, Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce | 8:30 AM | Lap course in Lakewood Park Regional Park | 5K, 10K, half | Register |
| Sat, Jan 23 and Sun, Jan 24 | Gemini Springs Marathon | DeBary | 7:00 AM | Out-and-back repeats on the Spring-to-Spring Trail | 50K, half, 10K, 5K (both days) | Register |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Viking 26.2M, Royal Palm Beach | Royal Palm Beach | 9:30 AM | Lap course in Commons Park | 5K, 10K, half | Register |
| Sun, Jan 24 | Renegade Rehab Run | Lecanto | 7:30 AM | Paved rail trail (Suncoast Trail) | Half, 2- or 4-person relay, 5K | Register |
| Sun, Jan 31 | Town of Celebration Marathon | Celebration | 7:00 AM | Road course through the town | Half | Register |
| Sun, Jan 31 | Life Time Miami Marathon | Miami | 6:00 AM | Road loop, finishes at Bayfront Park | Half; Tropical 5K (Jan 30) | Register Waitlist; charity entries |
Certification and time limits are as each organizer publishes them. "Not listed" means the race doesn't state a USATF course code; times from those races won't count toward a Boston qualifier.
| Race | USATF certification | Time limit | Elevation and surface | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year 26.2M, Ocala | Not listed | 6 hours | Paved laps from the Baseline Road Trailhead | US Road Running |
| Walt Disney World Marathon | Not listed | See runDisney | Mostly flat roads between the parks | runDisney |
| FTC Mary Andrews Marathon | USATF FL21006JK | 5 hours | Flat and shaded, 4 out-and-back laps on the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail | Florida Track Club |
| Medal Madness 26.2M, Orlando | Not listed | 6 hours | Park path laps | US Road Running |
| Medal Madness 26.2M, Naples | Not listed | 6 hours | Park path laps; the start is by the tennis courts | US Road Running |
| Medal Madness 26.2M, Fort Pierce | Not listed | 6 hours | Park path laps | US Road Running |
| Gemini Springs Marathon | Not listed (not chip timed) | Off course by 4:00 PM (9 hours) | Shaded trail path under oak and palm hammock | MileBuilt |
| Viking 26.2M, Royal Palm Beach | Not listed | 6 hours | Park path laps | US Road Running |
| Renegade Rehab Run | Not listed | Not listed | Paved, with a few rolling hills | Citrus County Sheriff Foundation |
| Town of Celebration Marathon | USATF FL25001JK | Event window 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Flat | Town of Celebration Marathon |
| Life Time Miami Marathon | Not listed | See race site | Flat except the MacArthur and Venetian causeways | Life Time |
Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · Ocala · 8:00 AM start
The first marathon of the year in Florida. US Road Running races are small, with one or two staff on site, no EMS on course, and water only at the lap start and finish area, so carry what you need between laps.
Sun, Jan 10, 2027 · Orlando · 4:30 AM start
The biggest January race weekend in the state, and the only one here with a 4:30 AM start. All six events are sold out, so the way in now is a charity team entry, which carries a fundraising minimum.
Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · Hawthorne · 8:00 AM start
The only certified small-field marathon in January. The race caps the full and half at 215 runners combined, the course has seven turns in 26.2 miles, and parking is at Hawthorne Middle/High School, a short walk from the trailhead.
Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · Orlando · 8:00 AM start
One of three US Road Running marathons on January 16. Water is at the lap start and finish area only.
Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · Naples · 8:00 AM start
The southwest Florida option for January 16, with the warmest weather of the three Medal Madness marathons.
Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · Fort Pierce · 8:30 AM start
The Treasure Coast race on January 16, starting 30 minutes later than Orlando and Naples.
Sat, Jan 23 and Sun, Jan 24, 2027 · DeBary · 7:00 AM start
A marathon on both days, so you can run back-to-back 26.2s. There are no shirts, bags or chip timing; finishers ring a gong and clock out. The 9-hour cutoff is the most generous of any January marathon here.
Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · Royal Palm Beach · 9:30 AM start
The latest start of any January marathon in Florida. In Palm Beach County that means most of the race is run in late-morning sun, so plan your fluids.
Sun, Jan 24, 2027 · Lecanto · 7:30 AM start
Second year for this charity race. Aid stations are at every mile, and proceeds go to deputies injured in the line of duty. Prices rise after January 10.
Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · Celebration · 7:00 AM start
The race most Florida runners pick for a Boston qualifier: flat, certified, with pace teams at many qualifying times. Online registration closes January 30 at 6:00 PM.
Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · Miami · 6:00 AM start
The biggest marathon in Florida, with the crowds to match. Registration has moved to Let's Do This and the race is in waitlist selections, so a charity team is the surest entry.
January mornings in Florida average from the low 40s in the north to about 61°F in Miami. The NOAA 1991-2020 normal low is 42.6°F at Gainesville Regional Airport, near the Hawthorne race, and 61°F at Miami International Airport, about 18 degrees warmer on the same date. Afternoon highs run from 67.1°F to 76.2°F.
| Race city | NOAA station | Jan. normal low | Jan. normal high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | Gainesville Regional Airport | 42.6°F | 67.1°F |
| Lecanto | Inverness 3 SE | 42.6°F | 69.3°F |
| Ocala | Ocala | 45.6°F | 70.6°F |
| Celebration | Kissimmee 2 | 48.3°F | 71.8°F |
| Orlando | Orlando International Airport | 49.5°F | 71.8°F |
| DeBary | Orlando Sanford Airport | 49.6°F | 71.3°F |
| Fort Pierce | Ft. Pierce | 53°F | 72.4°F |
| Naples | Naples Municipal Airport | 55.9°F | 74.8°F |
| Royal Palm Beach | West Palm Beach International Airport | 57.9°F | 74.7°F |
| Miami | Miami International Airport | 61°F | 76.2°F |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, monthly normals for the station nearest each race. Normals are 30-year averages; a single race morning can be 10 to 15 degrees off either way.
Not ready by January? See Florida races in December and Florida races in February, where Tallahassee, Jacksonville Beach, Melbourne and Fort Lauderdale hold their marathons. For every upcoming 26.2 in one list, see Florida marathon races, or browse the full Florida road races calendar.