Orlando to host 2024 trials for US marathon team

Orlando is set to host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Marathon on Feb. 3, Greater Orlando Sports Commission announced Tuesday. The city will welcome the nation’s top distance runners to compete for a spot on Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

The race begins at noon and will air on NBC.

“We are thrilled to once again host another marquee event that puts our community on the national stage,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer via statement. “The US Olympic Team Trials – Marathon not only showcases our status as the country’s top sports destination, but also creates an exciting opportunity to bring our residents together to cheer on our nation and support our top US athletes.”

Orlando is the first city in Florida to host the event.

“The dynamic spirit and energy of Orlando will help showcase the immense running talent here in the United States and we’re excited to see it showcased during this historic event,” said Max Siegel, CEO of USA Track and Field.

The course runs through downtown, consisting of one 2.2-mile loop and three 8-mile loops. It will include Central Business District, City District, South Eola, Lake Eola Heights Historic District, Lake Cherokee Historic District, Lake Davis Greenwood, Lake Como, North Quarter, Lawsona/Fern Creek, SoDo District, Thornton Park neighborhood/ District and the Milk District neighborhood/ main street.

Orlando’s favorable weather and flat terrain will be ideal for the athletes striving for Olympic qualification. A map of the route can be found at Olympic2024Trials.com.

Information about designated viewing areas and the event’s specific traffic patterns, street closures, detours, and parking restrictions will be shared this fall.