I Love the 80s 5K Miami
Updated
Sunday, December 20, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Miami (7900 SW 40th St.). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 30.
Course and race notes
The 2026 I Love the 80’s 5K Miami brings a blast of neon nostalgia to Tropical Park on December 20, 2026, celebrating everything bold, bright, and unforgettable about the 1980s.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 20
2026 · in 43 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
7900 SW 40th St.
Miami, FL 33155
Area: Coral Gables, Kendall & South Dade, Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 20 (in 43 days)
Opened Oct 8, 2026
Race day in Miami
Weather
76° / 66°F
Typical high and low for December 20, with a 23% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Miami Wso City, FL (2.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:02 AM – 5:34 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 28 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Taco Bell quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Pizza Hut Express quick bite0.2 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.2 mi
- Bangkok City restaurant0.3 mi
9 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 19
Where to stay
10 within 3 mi63 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hotel Marialy
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: La Fuente Hotel
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Holiday Motel
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Marriott
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Executive Tropic Garden Hotel
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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