Venetian Causeway
Venetian Causeway: 5.1 mi (8.2 km) out and back from Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (18th St & Purdy Ave), east end of Venetian Way. A quiet crossing between the beach and downtown over small islands, with skyline views both ways.
Teal dot: the start. Teal diamonds: run clubs that meet close by.
| Distance | 5.1 mi (8.2 km) |
|---|---|
| Type | Out and back |
| Start | Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (18th St & Purdy Ave), east end of Venetian Way |
| Surface | A dedicated pedestrian and bike path separated from traffic (CVB). |
| Shade | Not stated in our sources. |
| Water and restrooms | Not stated in our sources. |
| Best time | Early morning or late in the day (CVB). |
| Watch out for | Shared with cyclists. Two bascule drawbridges (Wikipedia), so expect stops when a bridge opens. Cars pay a toll on Biscayne Island. |
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Run clubs close by
- Miami Gay Run ClubMiami Beach: Southwest corner of Lincoln Road and Bay RoadWednesdays 6:30 pm · Not stated; casual group run · freeWebsite
- Baptist Health South Beach Run Club Powered by NikeMiami Beach (South Beach): Nike Miami, 1035 Lincoln RoadThursdays 7:01 pm · Usually about 3.5 miles; pace groups · free (waiver required)Website
- Miami Run ClubDowntown (Miami Worldcenter): Club Studio, Miami Worldcenter, 850 NE 2nd AvenueTuesdays 7:15 pm · 1-mile walk or 3-mile run · free (waiver required); some partner events need a guest passWebsite · Instagram · Strava club
- Motion MIA Run ClubDowntown (Miami Worldcenter): lululemon, Miami Worldcenter, 652 NE 2nd AvenueWednesdays 7 pm · 5K, all paces · not statedWebsite
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Other routes
- Miami Beach Beachwalk: South Pointe to Mid Beach8.1 mi (13.0 km)
- Rickenbacker Causeway to Key Biscayne8.6 mi (13.9 km)
- Key Biscayne: Crandon Park to Cape Florida6.8 mi (11.0 km)
- The Underline: Brickell to Douglas Road8.7 mi (14.1 km)
- Coconut Grove waterfront: Peacock Park to Kennedy Park2.9 mi (4.6 km)
- Brickell Key loop1.3 mi (2.0 km)
- Downtown Riverwalk and Baywalk: Brickell Point to Maurice A. Ferré Park4.7 mi (7.6 km)
- Old Cutler Trail: Cocoplum Circle to Fairchild3.7 mi (5.9 km)
- Matheson Hammock Park: entrance to the bay2.1 mi (3.3 km)
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]. Checked 12 November 2026. Not affiliated with Strava.