Where they meet
Miami area
Community
Team FDC
Miami, Florida
Premier coached marathon training for Miami's big race
About This Club
Team FDC is a Miami marathon training group built specifically around the Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon, led by local runner Ralph Fernandez de Castro. It's a paid, membership-based program rather than a casual meetup, aimed at people who've already decided they're racing that event and want coached structure to get there. The next training cycle starts August 29, 2026, for the 2027 race.
Highlights
- Led by Miami native Ralph Fernandez de Castro
- Focus on Life Time Miami Marathon
- Group of friends and family
- Certified coaching
- Structured training program
- Community motivation
Who It Suits
This suits Miami locals training for the Life Time Miami Marathon or its half, who want certified coaching and a structured plan rather than open-ended group runs. It's built for marathon and half marathon trainees specifically, not for casual weekly runners, trail runners, or beginners who don't already have a marathon goal in mind. If you're not committed to racing that event, this isn't the program for you.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Training runs on the road and builds toward either the half marathon or full marathon distance, following a structured program under certified coaching. This isn't a mixed-pace, mixed-goal weekly jog, it's a program with a fixed endpoint: race day at the Miami Marathon. The record doesn't break out specific pace groups or weekly mileage, so come with your own marathon or half goal in mind and expect the coaching to shape the details from there.
DistanceHalf marathon, Marathon
TerrainRoad
Your First Run
Before you show up anywhere, you register through the official site, since membership and paid registration are required to join the program. If the current cycle is full, there's a waitlist for Miami Marathon prep.
Check the pricing plans for the 2027 season before committing, since cost varies by plan. This group isn't set up as a walk-in, no-strings first visit, so the real first step is signing up online and confirming your spot ahead of training's August 29, 2026 start.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Miami
30 upcoming races in Miami. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026SUPERHERO MILES: a Miami Joy Project 5K Miami, FLFrom $49Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Dash of the Titans 5K Run/Walk Miami, FLFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026The Pink Walk Miami, FLFrom $35Details
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Common Questions About Team FDC
Do I need to sign up before I can run with them?
Yes. Membership and paid registration are required, and you register through the official site before joining training.
Is this a good fit if I've never run a marathon before?
The record marks this as not beginner-friendly. It's built for people already training toward the half marathon or marathon distance, not for first-time runners without a race goal set.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
No. The group is listed as not dog-friendly and not stroller-friendly.
When does the next training cycle start?
Training for the 2027 Life Time Miami Marathon starts August 29, 2026.
What kind of terrain will I be running on?
All training runs are on the road. This isn't a trail-running group.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated April 2026.