Over 18K runners set for Miami Marathon, medal celebrates city’s culture
MIAMI — At least 18,500 people are expected to take part in the Miami Marathon on Sunday morning.
Runners who finish the race will earn a medal described by organizers as “no ordinary keepsake.”
The medal features a unique, interactive spinning element, a tradition that dates back to 2014, meant to celebrate Miami’s culture.
The medal’s ribbon is also distinctive. Each year, the marathon selects an artist to design it.
This year, Miami native and speech pathologist Courtney Einhorn created the ribbon, which incorporates vibrant colors and bold strokes representing the runners’ journey from start to finish.
“Here we have the hearts, the palm trees, and the boats in the water,” Einhorn said, explaining the ribbon’s design. “And lastly, we have the sun rising over the water.”
Einhorn said runners often told her the reason they run the marathon is to earn the medal.
“It’s such an honor that they’ll go home with my piece of art, and that will be on their walls as a keepsake for the rest of their lives,” she said.
Einhorn will be at Bayfront Park on race day to greet runners and showcase her work. Click here to get a closer look.
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