Overall Rating
Overall Rating (3 Reviews)
3.7
(3 Ratings)  (3 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
2.3
SCENERY
3.3
PRODUCTION
4
SWAG
3.3
The Islamorada Half Marathon in the Florida Keys is famous for the stunning sunrise as you pass over Whale Harbor Bridge and onto the old highway through the Islamorada Village, as you make your way towards Indian Key where more ocean views await. This scenic southbound course returns north, to the Postcard … MORE
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Recent reviews

    kmriley305 FIRST-TIMER '23

    To start, the number of porta potties at the start was shockingly low. I stood in line for probably 20 minutes and just made it to the start line in … MORE

    To start, the number of porta potties at the start was shockingly low. I stood in line for probably 20 minutes and just made it to the start line in time.

    While the course was scenic, they didn’t stop traffic at all so we basically ran right alongside traffic moving at 45 mph+. And just as I was coming up on mile 10, I was passed by a speeding SUV and a bunch of cop cars. The SUV ended up crashing about a quarter mile in front of the finish line – I can’t believe no one was hit! While that was obviously unexpected and unpredictable, I do feel like having us run right alongside traffic on the highway was risky.

    It was hot and humid, so the beer at the afterparty was a welcome relief. Maybe I missed it, but all I saw for food was granola bars and bananas, cut in half and already brown.

    All in all, not my favorite race but I’m glad I checked off Florida

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    3
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    2

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    psara321 FIRST-TIMER '21

    Great group putting this on! Great MC who kept things fun and lively! Excellent swag! Start and finish lines at the Postcard Inn/resort ( I stayed elsewhere, but would stay … MORE

    Great group putting this on! Great MC who kept things fun and lively! Excellent swag! Start and finish lines at the Postcard Inn/resort ( I stayed elsewhere, but would stay here next time!). Missed the party at the Florida Keys Brewing Co, but would love to go this year. This is the only race I want to repeat. Just go, you won’t regret it!

    Rumrunner 5k and Beer mile Saturday were a blast too!

    Only downside was that this was VERY HOT for this Maine girl- 80 degrees! Somewhat shady course though!

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    5

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    jrohlede FIRST-TIMER '18

    Good half marathon in warm weather at years end for staying in long run and marathon shape . Note - this years race - December 2017’s was moved to Feb … MORE

    Good half marathon in warm weather at years end for staying in long run and marathon shape .

    Note – this years race – December 2017’s was moved to Feb 2018 due to hurricane. Moving back to Dec for this years race.

    We ran this race to do a good half marathon while we were on vacation in Miami Fl. The race is on the Fl Keys – Islamorada. About half way thru the Keys. About 1.5 hours from Miami.

    We drove from Miami the morning of the race. Race started at 7 am. Course was very nice and mostly flat with ocean views. It was sunny and warm this year so it was hard on us after not running in warm weather for 4 months.

    Staging was good and race volunteers were great.
    Water stops frequent and adequate. So to sum up. Good small half marathon to run if you are in the area. Wouldn’t make a special trip to run it.

    DIFFICULTY
    3
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    3

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