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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Riding for a Cause: 44 Life Time Foundation Athletes Participating in UNBOUND Gravel May 30
Athletes fundraise to support Foundation's healthy people, healthy planet mission while experiencing iconic Life Time event EMPORIA, Kan., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- When cyclists from across the United States and around the world take off at this weekend's premier gravel race, Life Time's (NYSE:LTH) UNBOUND Gravel in Emporia, Kansas, 44 participants will be riding for a cause: fundraising for the Life Time Foundation. With its focuses on healthy kids and a healthy planet, the Foundation collaborates with organizations and programs across the country to create a sustainable and healthier future. To date, this year's Foundation Athletes racing in UNBOUND Gravel have raised more than $90,000. Foundation athletes also receive guaranteed race entry, fundraising and training resources, and Life Time Foundation race day gear to show their commitment to the cause. "Foundation Athletes play a key role in the Life Time Foundation's mission, helping us further our commitment to foster a healthy planet, enhance youth nutrition and promote youth movement," said Sarah Emola, Director of the Life Time Foundation. "We are grateful for their support and excited to be part of the action throughout the unparalleled UNBOUND Gravel weekend." At the All Things Gravel Expo, the Foundation will host a sign-making station for spectators to create encouraging signs for riders, as well as a dunk tank competition. During the race, Foundation team members and volunteers will distribute cooling bandanas to riders at the Eskridge Oasis along the race route. For more information, to support the Life Time Foundation's mission, or to learn how to become a Foundation Athlete, click here. UNBOUND Gravel is owned and produced by Life Time, the premier healthy lifestyle brand. It is among more than 30 premier athletic events operated by the company, including the Miami Marathon, Chicago Half Marathon, 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 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Life Time Foundation Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Miami Herald
31-01-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Which streets will close for Miami Marathon? Here's a list of when to avoid the areas
The 2025 Life Time Miami Marathon and Half will shut down streets on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles from the start in front of the Miami Heat's Kaseya Center in downtown Miami at 601 Biscayne Blvd. and concludes four blocks south of the start at 301 Biscayne Blvd. Participants, cross over to Miami Beach and include the Rickenbacker Causeway and leafy neighborhoods in Brickell and Coconut Grove. The marathon will close traffic lanes to accommodate competitors, starting on Friday for staging prep and continuing through Sunday afternoon. Here's what to know about closed streets and traffic shifts for the 2025 Life Time Miami Marathon: What's the marathon route? The basics: The Miami Marathon starts at 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb, 2, in front of the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami, the home of the Miami Heat. Runners will cross the MacArthur Causeway to Miami Beach, then dart over to Ocean Drive before crossing back over the Venetian Causeway to continue through Brickell, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne neighborhoods before circling back toward Bayfront Park to reach the finish line. Which roads will close? Road prep: Road closings begin at noon Friday at Biscayne Boulevard's north and southbound lanes from Southeast Third Street to Northeast Second Street. The stretch reopens at 8 a.m. Saturday until portions close again at 10 p.m. Saturday. All traffic entering Biscayne Boulevard at Chopin Plaza will be re-routed to the southbound lanes at Southeast First Street to Northeast Second Street, where the counter-flow will return to a normal traffic pattern, Miami police said. Road closures beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday: ▪ All northbound traffic entering Biscayne Boulevard at Chopin Plaza will be re-routed westbound on Southeast Second Street starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. Southbound traffic on Biscayne will be detoured at Northeast First Street and may continue south at Southeast Second Avenue. Biscayne Boulevard from Southeast First to Northeast First streets will be shut to traffic. ▪ Biscayne Boulevard northbound from Southeast Third Street to Northeast First Street closes at 10 p.m. Saturday. ▪ Biscayne Boulevard northbound from Southeast Sixth Street to Northeast 11th Terrace at 10 p.m. Saturday. Select road closures and rolling reopenings beginning 2:30 a.m. Sunday: ▪ Southeast First Street eastbound from North Miami Avenue to Biscayne Boulevard at 2:30 a.m. ▪ MacArthur Causeway eastbound from Biscayne Boulevard to Alton Road and Fifth Street at 5 a.m.-8:10 a.m. ▪ Northeast 15th Street westbound from Venetian Causeway to North Miami Avenue at 6:25 a.m.-10:15 a.m. ▪ North Miami Avenue southbound from Northeast 15th Street to Northwest First Avenue at 6:30 a.m.-11 a.m. ▪ Northwest First Avenue and Northwest First Street/West Flagler westbound and southbound at North Miami Avenue / South Miami Avenue at 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. ▪ South Miami Miami Avenue southbound from Southeast First Street to Southwest First Avenue at 6:30 a.m.-10:35 a.m. ▪ Southeast Fifth Street eastbound from Southwest First Avenue to Brickell Avenue at 6:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. ▪ Brickell Avenue southbound from Southwest Fifth Fifth Street to Southwest 15th Road at 6:35 a.m.-10:50 a.m. ▪ Brickell Avenue northbound from Southwest 15th to 26th roads at 6:40 a.m.-11:10 a.m. ▪ McFarlane Road eastbound from South Bayshore Drive to Main Highway at 6:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ▪ Main Highway northbound from McFarlane Road to Commodore Plaza at 6:50-12:30 p.m. ▪ Grand Avenue eastbound from Commodore Plaza to Mary Street at 7 a.m.-12:35 p.m. ▪ South Miami Avenue northbound from Southwest 26th Road to Southeast First Street at 7:05 a.m.-2 p.m. Roads will be closed and managed by Miami and Miami Beach police and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, which will guide traffic through intersections between gaps of participants, according to Miami Marathon organizers. Which roads will close on marathon day? Here are the span of hours neighborhoods and specific areas along the marathon route that will be closed to traffic on race day Sunday. The ending hour signifies when the areas should be cleared of all participants as runners make their way to the finish line in downtown Miami. Some lane and road openings will be on a rolling basis as the last of the participants pass through. To be safe, if heading to the area and you want to avoid a jam, consider the full hours below. ▪ Downtown/Brickell: 5 a.m.–2 p.m. ▪ MacArthur Causeway eastbound: 5 a.m.-8:15 a.m. ▪ Miami Beach area, which includes Alton Road and South Pointe Drive, Ocean Drive, Washington Avenue, Prairie Avenue, Meridian Avenue, Dade Boulevard and the Miami Beach entrance of the Venetian Causeway: 5 a.m.–10 a.m. ▪ Venetian Causeway: 6 a.m.–10 a.m. ▪ Rickenbacker Causeway: 6:30 a.m.–noon. ▪ Coconut Grove area: 6:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Heading to Miami Beach? Are you planning a trip to Miami Beach? Maybe breakfast on Ocean Drive or heading home late? Your usual MacArthur Causeway route will be a part of the marathon route. Access to and from Miami Beach from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday: Use the Julia Tuttle Causeway.
CBS News
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Thousands to take part in Life Time Miami Marathon, Half Marathon this weekend
MIAMI - Thousands of runners from all over the world will lace up their shoes and take part in this weekend's Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. The race will begin at the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami at 6 a.m. In the first 12.8 miles of the race, runners will cross the MacArthur Causeway to Miami Beach and then head down the iconic Ocean Drive and Washington Avenue before crossing back toward downtown over the scenic Venetian Causeway. The course extends as far south as Coconut Grove. They then head back to downtown Miami for the finish line at Bayfront Park. All participants are completely off the course by 2 p.m. Road closures For the safety of those taking part, there will be a number of road closures. Beginning at noon on Friday, Biscayne Boulevard will be closed to traffic between SE 3 Street and NE 2 Street. It will reopen for a short time on Saturday before the race. On Sunday, expect bumper-to-bumper traffic in Downtown Miami and Brickell all morning until the early afternoon, Miami Beach hot spots like Ocean Drive and Alton Road until about 10 a.m. In Coconut Grove, steer clear from the early morning until the early afternoon. To get to and from Miami Beach, drivers should use the Julia Tuttle Causeway from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Despite the closures, the Miami Downtown Development Authority said this is big for nearby businesses. "This is their time to shine. This is the time for everyone to enjoy the Downtown Miami cuisine, nightlife, the electricity that our city has that no other city really has," said MDDA spokeswoman Kim Hills. Miami Marathon has grown Frankie Ruiz, who co-founded the event in 2003, has seen it evolve into one of the premier marathons in the running community, as it sold out in August at maximum capacity. "We have come a long way, with 3,400 hundred runners, and now upwards of 18,000, there's been this demand and with this demand has come some great things which is, we have sort of turned the corner here and gave become a spectator event," Ruiz said. Competitors from over 70 countries will be participating. The event includes the full marathon at 26.2 miles, half marathon and 5k competitions. CBS News Miami's Harry Cicma will be competing in the Miami Marathon for his second consecutive year, as he vies for his 11th career marathon medal, and prepares for the Tokyo Marathon on March 2nd, which will be his 6th Abbott Star.
Miami Herald
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
What happens when 18,000 hit streets for Miami Marathon? How to get where you're going
The 2025 Life Time Miami Marathon and Half returns Sunday with 18,500 registered runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes for its 23rd lap around the roads of Miami and Miami Beach. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles from the start in front of the Miami Heat's Kaseya Center in downtown Miami at 601 Biscayne Blvd. and concludes four blocks south of the start at 301 Biscayne Blvd. Participants — some of whom have entered every year since the first Miami Marathon in 2003 — cross over on foot to Miami Beach and take in the Rickenbacker Causeway and leafy neighborhoods in Brickell and Coconut Grove. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles and follows a similar route, but skips the Rickenbacker, Brickell and Grove streets. While the runners run, the drivers will halt. The marathon closes traffic lanes to accommodate competitors, starting on Friday for staging prep and continuing through Sunday afternoon. Here's what to know about closed streets, traffic and transportation for the 2025 Life Time Miami Marathon. What's the marathon route? The basics: The Miami Marathon starts at 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb, 2, in front of the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami, the home of the Miami Heat. Runners will cross the MacArthur Causeway to Miami Beach, then dart over to Ocean Drive before crossing back over the Venetian Causeway to continue through Brickell, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne neighborhoods before circling back toward Bayfront Park to reach the finish line. Which roads will close? Rec prep: Road closings begin at noon Friday at Biscayne Boulevard's north and southbound lanes from Southeast Third Street to Northeast Second Street. The stretch reopens at 8 a.m. Saturday until portions close again at 10 p.m. Saturday. Road closures beginning at 10 p.m. Saturday: ▪ Biscayne Boulevard northbound from Southeast Third Street to Northeast First Street. ▪ Biscayne Boulevard northbound from Southeast Sixth Street to Northeast 11th Terrace. Select road closures and rolling reopenings beginning 2:30 a.m. Sunday: ▪ Southeast First Street eastbound from North Miami Avenue to Biscayne Boulevard at 2:30 a.m. ▪ MacArthur Causeway eastbound from Biscayne Boulevard to Alton Road and Fifth Street at 5 a.m.-8:10 a.m. ▪ Northeast 15th Street westbound from Venetian Causeway to North Miami Avenue at 6:25 a.m.-10:15 a.m. ▪ North Miami Avenue southbound from Northeast 15th Street to Northwest First Avenue at 6:30 a.m.-11 a.m. ▪ Northwest First Avenue and Northwest First Street/West Flagler westbound and southbound at North Miami Avenue / South Miami Avenue at 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. ▪ South Miami Miami Avenue southbound from Southeast First Street to Southwest First Avenue at 6:30 a.m.-10:35 a.m. ▪ Southeast Fifth Street eastbound from Southwest First Avenue to Brickell Avenue at 6:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. ▪ Brickell Avenue southbound from Southwest Fifth Fifth Street to Southwest 15th Road at 6:35 a.m.-10:50 a.m. ▪ Brickell Avenue northbound from Southwest 15th to 26th roads at 6:40 a.m.-11:10 a.m. ▪ McFarlane Road eastbound from South Bayshore Drive to Main Highway at 6:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ▪ Main Highway northbound from McFarlane Road to Commodore Plaza at 6:50-12:30 p.m. ▪ Grand Avenue eastbound from Commodore Plaza to Mary Street at 7 a.m.-12:35 a.m. ▪ South Miami Avenue northbound from Southwest 26th Road to Southeast First Street at 7:05 a.m.-2 p.m. Roads will be closed and managed by Miami and Miami Beach police and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, which will guide traffic through intersections between gaps of participants, according to Miami Marathon organizers. Which roads will close on marathon day? Here are the span of hours neighborhoods and specific areas along the marathon route that will be closed to traffic on race day Sunday. The ending hour signifies when the areas should be cleared of all participants as runners make their way to the finish line in downtown Miami. Some lane and road openings will be on a rolling basis as the last of the participants pass through. To be safe, if heading to the area and you want to avoid a jam, consider the full hours below. ▪ Downtown/Brickell: 5 a.m.–2 p.m. ▪ MacArthur Causeway eastbound: 5 a.m.-8:15 a.m. ▪ Miami Beach area, which includes Alton Road and South Pointe Drive, Ocean Drive, Washington Avenue, Prairie Avenue, Meridian Avenue, Dade Boulevard and the Miami Beach entrance of the Venetian Causeway: 5 a.m.–10 a.m. ▪ Venetian Causeway: 6 a.m.–10 a.m. ▪ Rickenbacker Causeway: 6:30 a.m.–noon. ▪ Coconut Grove area: 6:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Heading to Miami Beach? Are you planning a trip to Miami Beach? Maybe breakfast on Ocean Drive or heading home late? Your usual MacArthur Causeway route will be a part of the marathon route. Access to and from Miami Beach from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday: Use the Julia Tuttle Causeway. How to take public transit to the marathon Race organizers suggest public transit to the marathon areas. 'The Miami Marathon returns this weekend to downtown Miami and as our district continues to grow and evolve, so do the ways to get around. With options like public transit, Metrorail, ride-shares and parking garages, getting to the race has never been more convenient,' Christina Crespi, chief executive officer and executive director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority, said in a statement to the Miami Herald. Metrorail/Metromover: On race day, Metrorail and Metromover service will begin early at 4 a.m. from the southernmost (Dadeland South) and northernmost station (Palmetto.) Take Metrorail to the Government Center Station in downtown Miami. At Government Center, transfer to the free Metromover to the following stations: ▪ Start line access: College/Bayside Station. ▪ Finish line access: Bayfront Park and College/Bayside Station. ▪ Cheering Zone, use the Omni Loop and disembark at the Adrienne Arsht Center stop at the Omni Bus Terminal. Metrorail fare: $2.25 per trip or $5.65 for a one-day pass. Parking at Metrorail: Runners and spectators can park free at Metrorail stations all day on Sunday. Brightline: Train arrives near the starting line at 5:08 a.m. from West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura stations. Where should you park? If you decide to drive to downtown Miami, note the nearby lots operated by the Miami Parking Authority or the garages at the Kaseya Center — the P2 garage opens at 4 a.m. at $10 per vehicle and at Bayside Marketplace. Information is at or and click on transportation for a detailed map and driving instructions in the area. How to cheer from cheer zones Fans, family members and friends can cheer marathon participants. Here are some of the official spectator cheer zone locations on Sunday: ▪ Baptist Health with the New World Symphony Orchestra cheering area at mile 6. ▪ Miami Beach at Washington and 17th Street is the Run Strong Zone by Ten Thousand at mile 6.2 at the 10K mark from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ▪ First Responders Cheer Zone at Miami Beach Senior High School, 2231 Prairie Ave. This one is at mile 6.5 from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ▪ Omni/Downtown area at Northeast 15th and Biscayne Boulevard is the HOKA Cheer Zone at mile 11 from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ▪ Brickell Medical Plaza at 2660 Brickell Ave. ▪ Mile 20 Los Abuelos Cheer Zone at 3140 Grand Ave when the full marathon runners are near the finish as they leave Coconut Grove back to the downtown conclusion. What's the weather forecast? Race day weather for the duration of Sunday's race looks to be pleasant for participants and fans. The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts about 70 degrees at the 6 a.m. start of the marathon and climbing to about 77 at 2 p.m. when everyone should have crossed the finish line. Rain chance is basically nil. An east wind around 3 mph greets runners at the start and could climb to 6 or 7 mph by the end of the marathon at 2 p.m.
Associated Press
28-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Mobile Bar Innovator Sip Social Co. Announces Four-City Expansion, Strengthening National Presence
Mobile Bar Innovator Sip Social Co. Announces Four-City Expansion, Strengthening National Presence 'From Miami to Vancouver, every Sip location is independently owned and operated by a high-energy, dynamic partner who was looking for a career change.' — Kendal Pupp CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, January 28, 2025 / / -- Sip Social Co. (Sip) is proud to announce the addition of four new cities to its fleet of head-turning mobile bars, including Cleveland, Detroit, Birmingham, and Pittsburgh, bringing the total number of franchised Piaggio Apé bars to 68. The company, which launched in 2017, took the highly-Instagramable mobile bar format to the next level by developing the most stylish, mobile, and efficient beverage delivery system in North America (capable of serving up to 720 perfectly chilled beverages per hour). Every successfully onboarded Sip Partner is trained extensively in the safe and professional operation of their attention-getting bar and its equipment, including how to market and promote their business and create the ultimate guest experience. Versatility and customization are key, with pours ranging from beer, wine and prosecco to craft cocktails and mocktails, sodas, cold brew, kombucha and beyond. 'From Miami to Vancouver, every Sip location is independently owned and operated by a high-energy, dynamic partner who was looking for a career change,' explains Kendall Pupp, Director of Business Operations and Development for Sip. 'People from all backgrounds come to us because they're excited by the relatively low cost of entry compared to other brick-and-mortar franchises, and they typically want to own a business that they can share with their loved ones.' As each Sip Partner markets to their local network of potential clients, Sip as a brand continuously creates partnership opportunities for its partners, including those with event professionals, beverage brands, and corporate clientele. Recent collaborations have included activations with Diageo, Anheuser-Busch, and Adam Levine's Calirosa Tequila. On February 2, 2025, Sip will pour thousands of beverages at the Miami Marathon for specialty women's clothing brand Free People. Web: About Sip Social Co Based in Calgary, Canada, Sip Social Co., is the largest mobile bar cart rental in North America and continues to grow. With industry-leading technology, the low-emission Piaggio Apes can dispense beer, wine, prosecco, craft cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic drinks like sodas, cold brew, kombucha and more. Jason Krell Sip Social Co Legal Disclaimer:
