FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement Sees Almost 18,500
Runners Cross the Finish Line at Sold Out Race
Marathon winners from Kenya and Florida; 48 states and 75 countries
competed in the 23rd annual event
MIAMI, February 2, 2025 - Paul Eyanae had a phone call to make once the
hoopla died down from his first-ever marathon win in the United States at
Sunday's 23rd Life Time Miami Marathon and Half presented by FP Movement.
That call went to his wife and three children on their farm back in Kenya,
where they grow tea and coffee to allow Paul the luxury of traveling the
world chasing running success.
"We are farmers," said Eyanae, who blew away the field in a time of
2:20:00, two minutes and 42 seconds faster than runner-up Bradley Makuvire
of El Paso, Texas, and third-place finisher Abraham Kipkemei of
Minneapolis, Minnesota (2:24:25). "They farm and I run."
All of Sunday's winners had their own unique stories from the sold-out race
that boasted 18,500 runners from 48 states and 75 countries.
Beth Marzigliano, who won the women's Marathon in a time of 3:03:02,
juggles taking care of three kids back home in Naples between training
runs. Sunday, she won her race and then watched her kids participate in the
Kids Mile that is part of Life Time Kids Run Miami, the annual initiative
of the Life Time Foundation to promote fitness and wellness to the younger
generation alongside the Life Time Miami Marathon and Half itself.
Men's Half Marathon winner Solomon Kagimbi, a repeat winner in Miami, comes
from a family of farmers in Kenya like Eyanae. He ran his fastest half
marathon time on American soil for the second straight year (1:04:27)
becoming Miami's first two-time men's Half Marathon winner. He was an
amazing three minutes faster than second place Paxon Smith of
Miami(1:07:33).
Women's Half Marathon winner Nell Rojas of Boulder, Colorado, equaled the
women's course record (1:13:53) on her first half marathon run in Miami.
That record was set in 2016 by Santa Ines Meichor.
They are stories worth telling and that's why Eyanae reached for his cell
phone after crossing the finish line to deliver the news of his day in
South Florida back home.
Beyond the elite finishers, thousands of runners – as old as 88 and as
young as 14 years old – took on the iconic streets of Miami for the fourth
annual sell out of the race. The temperature on the day ranged from 72
degrees at race time to 78 degrees by the end of the event.
"The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half isn't just about crossing the finish
line; it's about the experience-the vibrant city, the community support,
and the shared determination of thousands of people from all over the world
in becoming ‘Miami Famous,'" said Samantha Bailey, Senior Marketing Manager
at Life Time. "Today, we witnessed runners from all over the world pushing
themselves to their limits, and our team is proud to be part of an event
that inspires people to live healthier and happier lives."
The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement continues to
grow in popularity each year, and organizers are already looking forward to
welcoming runners to Miami for the 2026 event. With its stunning course and
lively atmosphere, Miami remains the ultimate destination for runners
worldwide.
The Miami Marathon is owned and produced by Life Time, the premier healthy
lifestyle brand. It is among nearly 30 premier athletic events operated by
the company, including the Chicago Half Marathon, UNBOUND Gravel, and the
Leadville Race Series. To learn more about Life Time athletic events,
visit: my.lifetime.life/athletic-events.html
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through
its portfolio of more than 175 athletic country clubs across the United
States and Canada. The health and wellness pioneer also delivers a range of
healthy way of life programs and information, and the best curated products
and LTH nutritional supplements via its complimentary Life Time Digital
app. The Company's healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment
communities and ecosystem serve people 90 days to 90+ years old and is
supported by a team of more than 41,000 dedicated professionals. In
addition to delivering the best programs and experiences through its clubs,
Life Time owns and produces nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic events in
the country.
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