Miami Beach and Miami are abuzz with runners eager to take on two major marathons in a bid to snag coveted tickets to the upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship game. The "Trophy Trot" marathon, held on Sunday, brought together athletes from all over to compete for a chance to witness the highly anticipated matchup between the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers.
For some participants, winning the ticket was the ultimate prize, and they were willing to put in the miles to make it happen. "The prices reflect the demand for this game, which is amazing," noted Rishi Sengal, a seasoned runner at the event. "It's made for Miami." The two-race options, including a 5K and 10K distance, offered participants another chance to win tickets to the game on Monday.
Among them was David Kuper, a die-hard Hurricanes fan who expressed his excitement and gratitude to be part of the university community. "We're on cloud nine... we had a pep rally on Friday on campus, we're here at the Trophy Trot, we got tomorrow, the game, it's just been the most incredible experience," he said.
The Diplo's Run Club also organized a marathon across Miami earlier in the week, which drew runners from all corners of the city. The 5K tickets to the event sold out weeks in advance, with participants eager to secure their spot at the big game. As they trained for the championship, the runners also looked forward to celebrating after the event at Maurice Park, where live music and festivities awaited them.
Organizers reported that over 10 thousand people participated in the events, all united by their love of running and their desire to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. With the championship game just around the corner, it's clear that Miami Beach and Miami will be electric on Monday.
For some participants, winning the ticket was the ultimate prize, and they were willing to put in the miles to make it happen. "The prices reflect the demand for this game, which is amazing," noted Rishi Sengal, a seasoned runner at the event. "It's made for Miami." The two-race options, including a 5K and 10K distance, offered participants another chance to win tickets to the game on Monday.
Among them was David Kuper, a die-hard Hurricanes fan who expressed his excitement and gratitude to be part of the university community. "We're on cloud nine... we had a pep rally on Friday on campus, we're here at the Trophy Trot, we got tomorrow, the game, it's just been the most incredible experience," he said.
The Diplo's Run Club also organized a marathon across Miami earlier in the week, which drew runners from all corners of the city. The 5K tickets to the event sold out weeks in advance, with participants eager to secure their spot at the big game. As they trained for the championship, the runners also looked forward to celebrating after the event at Maurice Park, where live music and festivities awaited them.
Organizers reported that over 10 thousand people participated in the events, all united by their love of running and their desire to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. With the championship game just around the corner, it's clear that Miami Beach and Miami will be electric on Monday.
I think it's crazy how much people want to win tickets to the College Football Playoff game! 
The prices are definitely reflecting the demand - I've seen those 5K tickets selling out weeks in advance 
. It's like, you gotta be willing to put in the work for that coveted spot on the field 
. And can we talk about how excited it is to see all these runners from different parts of the city coming together? 
I mean, it's not just about winning tickets, it's about being part of an experience - the energy at Maurice Park is gonna be lit 
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. Rishi makes a point about the prices, it does feel like the demand is insane, but you cant blame ppl for wanting to be part of that electric atmosphere on monday 
️. I mean David sounds super stoked to be reppin his Hurracanes fam 
and its awesome that theres live music and festivities waiting at the end 
...but what gets me is how much this event has brought ppl together 
, like 10k strong? thats some serious community vibes 
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! I mean, it's not every day you get to run for a chance to see the College Football Playoff National Championship game in person 
. And the prices, yeah they're steep but like Rishi said, it's all about demand, right? 
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. And have you seen the turnout? Over 10 thousand people showing up to run for a chance at an epic experience 
? It just goes to show how passionate our community is about this game and each other.
. Who knows, I might even get my hands on some coveted tickets 
!
The prices are insane, but you can tell it's worth it - the energy in Miami Beach right now is electric! 
I'm just hoping they can keep up with the demand for tickets... 10k people running and all for one day? That's dedication! 
