About the 2026 I Love the 80s 5K Miami
The course runs through Tropical Park, a green stretch in Miami that keeps the route comfortable underfoot. The theme runs deep: most people show up in costume, neon is everywhere, and the music along the way leans hard into the decade. A costume contest and trivia round out the morning if you want to stick around after crossing the finish.
This is a race where the pre- and post-run activity is as much the point as the running itself. The park setting means there is room to spread out, dance, and take in the scene. If you are planning a costume, the bolder the better, because the crowd matches your energy.
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