Marathon, Florida

About Marathon

Set in the southeastern part of Florida, Marathon is a close-knit town counting 10,039 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Marathon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,188 residents per square mile.

📰 Marathon News Today

• Fishing Forecast In The Keys Florida Sportsman · Aug 14
• West Bloomfield Twp man dies while diving in Florida Keys WXYZ 7 News Detroit · Aug 10
• Coast Guard searching for missing boater last seen in Marathon WPLG Local 10 · Aug 3
• West Bloomfield Township man dies in diving incident in Florida Keys CBS News · Aug 11
• Search underway for boater last seen off Marathon's 33rd Street boat ramp WINK News · Aug 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Marathon Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Marathon — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
• Deep South Florida location — tropical climate and no winter to speak of.
• Positioned in southeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,039.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Marathon

• Blu Bistro — greek
• Burdines Waterfront Marina
• Butterfly Cafe — seafood
• Cracked Conch Café — american (café)
• Curly's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Fish Tales Market and Eatery — seafood
• Food for Thought (café)
• Frank's Grill
• Island Fish Company — american
• Keys Fisheries

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Crane Point Hammock · Museum
• Crane Point Museum · Museum
• Captain Hook's Marina and Dive Center · Attraction
• New Seven Mile Bridge · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marathon

• Curry Hammock State Park reviews ★
• Children's Rotary Park reviews ★
• Jesse Hobbs Park reviews ★
• Marathon Community Park reviews ★
• Oceanfront Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Marathon

• MARATHON SCHOOL
• STANLEY SWITLIK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Fishermen'S Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Marathon

🏘️ Nearby Communities