More than 18,000 show up for 40th edition of the Miami Corporate Run
Miami Herald Staff
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami.
D.A. Varela
dvarela@miamiherald.com
More than 18,000 people people took part in the 40th edition of Miami’s largest office party at Bayfront Park for the Lexus Miami Corporate Run on Thursday.
Each runner who completed the 3.1 miles received a commemorative medal.
The number of participants is encouraging while the event struggles to reach pre-pandemic levels.
“We had 26,000 to 28,000 people pre-pandemic, and it has taken some time to get companies back, but we are getting more and more each year,” said Derek Hodes, executive director of TeamFootWorks, which produces the Corporate Run events. “Some companies no longer exist, others restructured, but it’s great to have a company like Royal Caribbean back with such a big team.”
Here are some photos from Thursday’s event:
Coastal Construction employee John Sellerman chugs from the beer funnel before the start of the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners react while drinking beer before the start of the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
MRU Health employees dance with ‘ZUCA’ before the start of the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A runner stretches on the ground before the start of the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava takes a photo with racers before the start of the race in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners prepare to take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A biker makes his way in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners move West along Southeast Second Street during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners move South on Biscayne Boulevard during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela Miami Herald file
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela Miami Herald file
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners move West along Southeast Second Street during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runners take off from the starting line in front of Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard heading south during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
The overall first-place winner Tomas Vercellana Giraldez crosses the finish line during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
The overall first-place winner Tomas Vercellana Giraldez crosses the finish line during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A runner crosses the finish line during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A runner reacts after crossing the finish line during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
The overall first-place winner Tomas Vercellana Giraldez reacts after crossing the finish line during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Runner Bryan Kavanagh reacts after crossing the finish line during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A runner reacts after crossing the finish line during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A runner catches his breath after crossing the finish line during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
A runner reacts after crossing the finish line during the 2025 Lexus Corporate Run on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Over 18,00 runners participated in the 5K race’s 40th anniversary in Downtown Miami. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published April 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM.
