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Let’s talk about the shakeout 5k before the big Miami Marathon for a few. I have done this race 3x now, the first time it was the first time I dipped my toes into the Miami Marathon weekend festivities. I had only ran two 5ks by that time and was not sure what to expect. The views are great and the course is no nonsense and point to point. But do not worry because a school bus will bring you back to your car after the race or you can park at the finish line and get a ride to the starting line. Either way you wont have to run back another 3.1 miles after the race, unless you really want to 😉

The weather is spectacular, as in the 50s usually for this race which is ideal racing weather in my opinion. Perfect for a 5k pr but there is a slight bridge near the end of this race, I would say at mile 2.5.

Here are a couple pictures from my past Tropical 5ks (2013, 2016, 2017)

 

2018 I will be racing it again and no doubt the medal will be even prettier than last years, seems every year they get better and better for this race.

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