Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Delivers an Unforgettable Weekend for More Than 17,000 Runners
Rhea-AI Summary
Life Time (NYSE:LTH) hosted the 24th Annual Life Time Miami Marathon & Half on Jan. 25, 2026, drawing more than 17,000 runners from 49 states and 82 countries.
Dominic Ondoro won the marathon in 2:17:47, Christina Welsh won the women's marathon in 2:42:14, Mauricio Gonzalez won the half marathon in 1:06:17, and Tracy Barlow won the elite women's half in 1:17:37. The event sold out in mid‑August 2025 and featured community fundraising through the Life Time Foundation and a Saturday Tropical 5K.
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LTH gained 2.98% while key peers like PLNT (-3.06%), YETI (-2.93%), MAT (-0.58%) and GOLF (-0.51%) declined, indicating a stock-specific move rather than a sector-wide shift.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | Prelim FY2025 results | Positive | +3.3% | Strong FY2025 growth and FY2026 guidance drove a positive price reaction. |
| Jan 16 | Events calendar update | Positive | -1.6% | Expanded 2026 athletic events lineup but shares slipped modestly afterward. |
| Dec 31 | New Austin club opening | Positive | -1.0% | Opening a new Austin club signaled growth yet the stock edged lower. |
| Dec 30 | Wellness survey release | Positive | -0.5% | Survey highlighted strong wellness focus but market reaction was slightly negative. |
| Dec 19 | Adults-only Boca club | Positive | +0.1% | Opening an adults-only Boca club aligned with a marginally positive move. |
Earnings updates have coincided with positive moves, while brand and expansion news often saw mild negative or flat reactions.
Over recent months, LTH combined financial momentum with steady brand and footprint expansion. Preliminary FY2025 results on Jan 22 showed strong growth and the stock rose 3.33%. In contrast, announcements on the 2026 athletic events calendar, new clubs in Austin and Boca, and a wellness survey around year-end saw small negative to flat moves (-1.62% to +0.08%). The Miami Marathon article fits the pattern of lifestyle and events branding that complements the core club and financial growth story.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Life Time’s strategy of anchoring its brand around large-scale endurance events, with more than 17,000 athletes from 82 countries and a sold‑out, Boston‑qualifying course. It reinforces the company’s South Florida presence with 5 athletic clubs and nearly 30 owned events. In context of recent strong preliminary FY2025 results and ongoing club expansion, investors may track how these flagship events support membership growth and engagement over time.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
'Magic City' comes alive for the 24th annual event
Despite being in
Ondoro covered the 26.2-mile distance in 2:17:47 to take his first victory in the elite men's division in
In the women's division,
In the Half Marathon,
For the elite women,
Sunday's sold‑out field of runners lined up on the USTAF‑certified, Boston‑qualifying course, taking in some of the city's most iconic views. The race began at Kaseya Center, stretched across the shimmering waters of Biscayne Bay to South Beach, and wound through Ocean Drive,
The weekend also featured Saturday's Life Time Tropical 5K, where former Venezuelan Olympian Luis Orta claimed his fifth victory.
Among Sunday's field were 36 runners representing the Life Time Foundation. These athletes each raised money in support of the Life Time Foundation's work to improve youth movement, youth nutrition, and a healthier planet — making the Miami Marathon not only a personal milestone, but also a meaningful way to give back.
"The Miami Marathon creates unforgettable, best‑in‑class moments for athletes at every level," said Samantha Bailey, Senior Marketing Manager at Life Time. "From the elite field to the 850 Miami-Dade County elementary and middle school students completing the final mile of the race, we're reminded of the power of a community that comes together to move."
The 2026 Life Time Miami Marathon & Half sold out in mid-August 2025, the fifth consecutive and the earliest sellout in history. As the race continues to surge in popularity, organizers are already preparing to celebrate a milestone 25th anniversary in 2027, promising an unforgettable experience for athletes from around the world.
Beyond race weekend, Life Time has a strong presence in
The Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement is among nearly 30 premier athletic events owned and produced by Life Time, including the Chicago Half Marathon, UNBOUND Gravel, and the Leadville Race Series. For more information about all Life Time athletic events including event registrations, visit https://my.lifetime.life/athletic-events.html.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 185 athletic country clubs across the
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SOURCE Life Time, Inc.
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