City officials have unveiled the route for the Olympic Team Trials Marathon that will be hosted by Orlando in six months.
On Tuesday, August 1, the city of Orlando unveiled the routes for a 2.2-mile loop and three 8-mile loops that will run through downtown Orlando.
The city of Orlando will host the best male and female athletes from the country for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The race will be televised live on NBC beginning at 12 p.m. EST.
The course will run through several neighborhoods, main streets, and business districts in the city. That includes the Central Business District, the City District, South Eola, Lake Davis Greenwood, Lake Como, North Quarter, Lawsona/Fern Creek, SoDo District, Thornton Park, and multiple historic districts, including Lake Eola Heights and Lake Cherokee.
There will be designated viewing areas along the route for spectators to watch the marathon, according to event organizers. Streets near and along the route may be closed or have limited vehicle and/or pedestrian access on the day of the event.
As host, Orlando becomes the first city in Florida to host the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon.
“We are thrilled to once again host another marquee event that puts our community on the national stage,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “We look forward to welcoming the all the athletes, their families and friends and all the spectators this February and for the opportunity to highlight Orlando’s vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community.”