(WEST PALM BEACH, FLA) — Thousands of runners are finishing the year in style this weekend by competing in the Garden of Life SunRun 5K Challenge or a fast, flat 10K on Saturday. Then on Sunday morning, serious runners will compete in the Palm Beaches Marathon, which is a Boston Marathon qualifying event. In addition to the marathon, there will also be a Half Marathon or groups of friends can conquer the 26.2 miles along the downtown waterfront as a relay team.
The Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon course winds through downtown West Palm Beach, through historic areas and quaint neighborhoods. Runners will enjoy shaded city streets like palm-lined Flagler Drive past the Manatee Lagoon, museums and parks with shimmering water views and beautiful architecture. The course is100% flat plus 100% beautiful…important for runners. And at the end of the line some beautiful hardware.
Medal Reveal! Check out these heavy, big, and beautiful MEDALS for the @gardenoflife Marathon and Half (5k and 10K get similar medals). You can earn one of these babies when you sign up at https://t.co/vhoAYI20Nn pic.twitter.com/dQswLhFy4l
— PALM BEACHES MARATHON (@golpbmarathon) November 30, 2022
The marathon begins SUNDAY DECEMBER 11, 2022 | 6:00AM. The Marathon course is USATF certified and ranked 2nd fastest in Florida. Also, an experienced pace team will help help runners trying to qualify for the Boston achieve their goal.
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— PALM BEACHES MARATHON (@golpbmarathon) December 7, 2022
Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue will be closed from 10AM Friday, December 9 until Monday, December 12.
