Islamorada, Florida Keys

Marathon Florida

The Heart of the Florida Keys…

Marathon is a progressive, family-oriented community that enjoys a beautiful natural environment and a resident population of ca. 12,000. Incorporated in 1999, the City of Marathon defined its boundaries as being "from the East end of the Seven Mile Bridge approximately Mile Marker (MM) 47 to the West end of Toms Harbors Bridge, approximately MM 60". Marathon is midway between Key Largo and Key West and is considered the Heart of the Florida Keys.

The islands of Marathon are Boot Key, Knight Key, Hog Key, Vaca Key, Stirrup Key, Crawl and Little Crawl Key, East and West Sister’s Island, Deer Key and Fat Deer Key, Long Pint Key and Grassy Key. Given the number of islands, it is not surprising that Marathon has more waterways and canals than any other area of the Keys, and therefore more waterfront properties.

These islands are steeped with the rich Florida history of Henry Flagler’s railroad days. The railroad workers named the area Marathon after working night and day to complete the railway. Due to the unrelenting pace and struggle to complete the project, the exclamation, "This is getting to be a real Marathon", became a common phrase. Vaca Key and Knight Key were actual railroad stations for the Overseas Railroad, as was the now named Marathon. Before the railroad, the settlers here were farmers, wreckers and fisherman.

While Marathon may have begun as a tiny fishing village, however, it has now become the commercial hub of the Middle Keys. A bustling town by Keys standards, Marathon now offers shopping malls, a country club, a golf-course, hotels, motels, and restaurants ranging from elegant to fast-food.

Marathon also maintains its claim to some of the best fishing in the world, with the City hosting tournaments throughout the year. Great fishing, beautiful beaches, warm weather and friendly residents are some of the reasons many visitors from all over the world choose to spend time in Marathon, the Heart of the Florida Keys.

Come stay for a weekend, week, month or year and you’ll want to be a part of the community. I’m here to help you make that wish come true — property searching, negotiating your best terms, financing and closing -- just contact me today at 305. 852.0400, or by Email. Don’t let another sun-filled day in Marathon go by without you.

More Marathon information

Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce

Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce Business Website

City of Marathon Official Government Website

Local Weather, Tides, etc.

History of Marathon