Running for More than the Finish Line: Life Time Foundation Invests in Miami's Future During Marathon Weekend

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Life Time Foundation (NYSE:LTH) will invest in Miami during the Life Time Miami Marathon weekend (Jan 24–25, 2026) through volunteer projects and charitable grants focused on youth movement, youth nutrition, and a healthier planet. Highlights include a Nikki Beach cleanup with 100 volunteers, Life Time Kids Run Miami where 850+ elementary and middle school students complete a Final Mile from a 16-week program, 36 Foundation Athletes each fundraising at least $1,000, and a $75,000 grant to The Education Fund's Food Forests for Schools (bringing three‑year support to $200,000).

The Foundation aims to sustain community impact beyond race weekend through ongoing programs and grants that support active kids, clean beaches, and school food forests.

Key Figures

Miami Marathon participants: 18,500 runners Beach cleanup volunteers: 100 volunteers Kids Run participants: 850 students +5 more

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Miami Marathon participants 18,500 runners Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon Weekend

Beach cleanup volunteers 100 volunteers Community cleanup at Nikki Beach

Kids Run participants 850 students Life Time Kids Run Miami Final Mile

Foundation Athletes 36 athletes Each raising funds for Life Time Foundation

Minimum athlete fundraising $1,000 per athlete Each Foundation Athlete’s fundraising commitment

Current year Food Forests grant $75,000 Grant to The Education Fund's Food Forests for Schools program

Total Miami Food Forests funding $200,000 Life Time Foundation investment over three years

Life Time events portfolio More than 25 events Premier athletic events owned and produced by Life Time

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 16 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 16	Event calendar update	Positive	-1.6%	Released 2026 athletic events calendar spanning 10 states and key races.
Dec 31	New club opening	Positive	-1.0%	Opened new South Lamar athletic club in Austin with broad amenities.
Dec 30	Wellness survey release	Neutral	-0.5%	Published 2026 wellness survey showing higher focus on health and strength.
Dec 19	New club opening	Positive	+0.1%	Opened adults-only West Boca club with performance and recovery focus.
Dec 15	New club opening	Positive	+0.1%	Launched large Otay Ranch club in Chula Vista adding jobs and amenities.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive operational and branding news (new clubs, event calendar, wellness survey) often saw flat to negative next-day moves, indicating limited short-term price response to such announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, LTH news has highlighted expansion and brand-building: new clubs in Austin, Boca, and Otay Ranch, a 2026 events calendar spanning 10 states, and a wellness survey showing strong consumer focus on health. Price reactions to these items were modest, with some positive developments followed by slight declines. Today’s community-focused Miami Marathon and foundation announcement fits this pattern of reinforcing Life Time’s lifestyle and events ecosystem rather than signaling a discrete financial catalyst.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Life Time Foundation’s role in deepening the Miami ecosystem around the...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Life Time Foundation’s role in deepening the Miami ecosystem around the Life Time Miami Marathon through youth running programs, environmental cleanup, and a $75,000 Food Forests grant, totaling $200,000 over three years. It reinforces Life Time’s positioning as a lifestyle and events platform rather than introducing new financial data. Investors monitoring the story may connect this with recent regulatory filings containing preliminary financial results and insider trading activity for a fuller picture.

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Contributions enhance Healthy Planet, Youth Movement and Nutrition

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As 18,500 runners from around the world converge on Miami's streets for the Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon Weekend, the Life Time Foundation prepares to make an impact of its own, fueled by its commitment to youth movement, youth nutrition, and a healthier planet. Throughout marathon weekend and beyond, the Life Time Foundation will invest directly in Miami through hands-on volunteerism and charitable grants that support clean beaches, active kids, and healthy food for generations to come.

"When thousands of runners show up in Miami, the energy is electric—but what matters most is how that energy stays in the community long after race day," said Sarah Emola, Director of the Life Time Foundation. "Whether we're helping kids cross a finish line they never imagined reaching, restoring the beaches that define this city, or helping plant trees to grow healthier food where students learn, our goal is simple: to show up with purpose and help build a healthier future, together."

Impact in Action: Marathon Weekend Highlights

Saturday, January 24
Following the Life Time Tropical 5K, the Life Time Foundation will lace up beyond the racecourse by partnering with Clean Miami Beach for a community cleanup at Nikki Beach. With the support of 100 volunteers, the effort will help protect local ecosystems from harmful waste, especially single-use plastics, while helping preserve the natural beauty that defines Miami's coastline. This initiative is made possible through the Life Time Foundation, the Bronco Wild Fund, and Your South Florida Ford Dealers. Bronco Wild Fund works to help increase access, preservation, and stewardship of our public lands. A portion of the profits from every Ford Bronco® SUV sold goes directly to Bronco Wild Fund collaborator initiatives.

Sunday, January 25
For more than 850 Miami-Dade County elementary and middle school students, race day will become a milestone moment of pride and possibility. Through Life Time Kids Run Miami, students will complete the Final Mile of a 16-week marathon program, crossing the official Miami Marathon finish line with medals waiting and encouraging cheers echoing. With support from the Life Time Foundation, the program is offered free of charge, removing barriers and opening doors for kids to build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of movement. Families and supporters are invited to join the Life Time Foundation's cheer station at the Kids Run start, helping create an unforgettable experience for these young athletes.

Adding a personal challenge to the weekend's mission, 36 Foundation Athletes will compete while each raising at least $1,000 in support of the Life Time Foundation, turning every step into impact for healthy people and a healthy planet. Among them is Edlin Serrano, a Miami-Dade Public Schools physical education teacher and Kids Run Miami program leader, who will take on a unique Magic City Miles Challenge. Starting at the back of the race, Serrano will collect donations for every runner she passes, inspiring her students and community while turning each mile into meaningful support for youth health and wellness. Life Time is pleased to offer the Foundation Athlete Program as a way for athletes to support Healthy People and Healthy Planet initiatives while competing in some of the nation's most iconic endurance events.

Beyond Race Weekend: Growing a Healthier Future
The finish line doesn't mark the end of the Life Time Foundation's commitment. The Foundation continues its support with a $75,000 grant to The Education Fund's Food Forests for Schools program which helps provide an outdoor space for students to increase academic achievement, improve their health, and learn more about the environment, while increasing the number of trees that provide canopy, an abundance of high-nutrient food, and enhanced outdoor learning spaces. With this year's grant, the Life Time Foundation has invested $200,000 over three years, helping grow shade, sustainability, and student well-being across Miami-Dade County.

"At its best, sport has the power to bring people together and move communities forward," Emola added. "That's what this weekend represents—neighbors helping neighbors, kids discovering their strength, and a city coming together around health, hope, and possibility. We're proud to be part of Miami's story."

To learn more about the Life Time Foundation or to support its mission, visit www.ltfoundation.org

The Miami Marathon is owned and produced by Life Time, the premier healthy lifestyle brand. It is among more than 25 premier athletic events operated by the company, including the Chicago Half Marathon, UNBOUND Gravel presented by Shimano, and the Leadville Race Series. To view and learn more about Life Time athletic events, click here.

About the Life Time Foundation

 The Life Time Foundation, a 501c(3) nonprofit created by Life Time, Inc. (NYSE: LTH) is dedicated to inspiring Healthy People, a Healthy Planet, and a Healthy Way of Life. Through financial grants and direct action, we support Youth Nutrition by helping schools serve wholesome, nourishing, minimally processed food to students; Youth Movement by championing physical movement programs that get children active and excited to move for life; and a Healthy Planet by supporting forestation and conservation initiatives, so everyone can live healthy, happy lives. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.ltfoundation.org.

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FAQ

What is Life Time Foundation doing during the Miami Marathon weekend (Jan 24–25, 2026) for LTH shareholders and the community?

The Foundation funds volunteer projects and grants focused on youth movement, nutrition, and environmental work, including a beach cleanup and Kids Run Miami for 850+ students.

How much did Life Time Foundation grant to Food Forests for Schools in 2026 and what is the three‑year total for LTH?

The Foundation awarded a $75,000 grant in 2026, bringing its three‑year investment to $200,000 in Miami‑Dade school food forest programs.

How many volunteers and partners support the Life Time Foundation beach cleanup at the Miami Marathon for LTH?

The cleanup at Nikki Beach will involve 100 volunteers and is supported by Clean Miami Beach, Bronco Wild Fund, and South Florida Ford Dealers.

What is Life Time Kids Run Miami and how many students participate during the LTH weekend?

Life Time Kids Run Miami is the Final Mile of a 16‑week program offered free to students; more than 850 Miami‑Dade elementary and middle school students will participate.

What fundraising role do Foundation Athletes play at the Miami Marathon for LTH?

Thirty‑six Foundation Athletes will compete while each raising at least $1,000 to support the Foundation's Healthy People and Healthy Planet initiatives.

Where can investors or supporters learn more or contribute to the Life Time Foundation (LTH)?

Information and donation options are available on the Life Time Foundation website at www.ltfoundation.org.