
Fort Lauderdale, United States of America · Sunday 14 February 2027
The marathon begins in downtown Fort Lauderdale, taking runners through urban streets before heading east toward the ocean. Early portions of the course include a route through a shopping district and a crossing over a bascule bridge, which serves as one of the few mild elevation changes on an otherwise predominantly flat course. After leaving the downtown area, the course transitions onto State Road A1A, providing extended stretches along the beachfront with continuous, unobstructed views of th
Adjusted Time
4:03:12
Time difference: +3.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon is a full marathon held in Fort Lauderdale, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 14 February 2027. The course is run on road surface with 39m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 4m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 39m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 1m to 4m above sea level — a 3m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Based on historical weather data for February, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 19°C and 25°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in marathon running — research shows that for every degree above 15°C, marathon times slow by approximately 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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