Tens of thousands of runners flooded Miami's streets on Saturday and Sunday, vying for a chance to attend the highly anticipated CFP National Championship game between the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers. The "Trophy Trot" marathon, held in Miami Beach, drew a crowd with its unique twist: participants who finished the 5K or 10K race would win tickets to Monday's game.
For fans like David Kuper, this was more than just a chance to attend the championship - it was a dream come true. "It's been, like we're on cloud nine," he said, having already experienced a pep rally and campus celebration in anticipation of the big game. Similarly, runner Rishi Sengal described the high demand for tickets as "amazing" and believed the prices reflected that.
The highly sought-after 5K tickets were snapped up quickly, with runners from all over Miami turning out to participate. The event also drew a strong following from Diplo's Run Club, who organized a marathon across the city earlier in the day.
Despite the high demand, organizers reported that over 10 thousand people took part in the marathons, leaving everyone excited for Monday's game. Post-race celebrations at Maurice Park featured live music from a DJ, adding to the festive atmosphere.
For fans like David Kuper, this was more than just a chance to attend the championship - it was a dream come true. "It's been, like we're on cloud nine," he said, having already experienced a pep rally and campus celebration in anticipation of the big game. Similarly, runner Rishi Sengal described the high demand for tickets as "amazing" and believed the prices reflected that.
The highly sought-after 5K tickets were snapped up quickly, with runners from all over Miami turning out to participate. The event also drew a strong following from Diplo's Run Club, who organized a marathon across the city earlier in the day.
Despite the high demand, organizers reported that over 10 thousand people took part in the marathons, leaving everyone excited for Monday's game. Post-race celebrations at Maurice Park featured live music from a DJ, adding to the festive atmosphere.
I'm literally living my best life thinking about this... the "Trophy Trot" marathon in Miami was EVERYTHING! 
10k or 5k, doesn't matter - whoever finishes gets to see those Hurricanes take on the Hoosiers! 
The fact that it's not just a random ticket giveaway but also these epic post-race parties with live music is giving me LIFE 
. I love how Diplo's Run Club got involved too! 
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and it's awesome to see fans like david kuper having a dream come true after all the hype around the game. the diplo run club adding their touch to the whole thing is also a nice bonus 
, not to mention the live music and post-race celebrations... it sounds like an epic weekend! 
just thinking about this event makes me wanna be there! I mean, who wouldn't want to see Miami Hurricanes take on Indiana Hoosiers? The Trophy Trot sounds like so much fun, and I love that anyone who finishes the 5K or 10K gets a chance at tickets. The demand for those 5K tix was wild 
– I'm surprised they didn't sell out way earlier. But hey, more people got to experience the excitement of game day, and that's what matters! 
And those runners from Diplo's Run Club? They're basically legends now. The prices were totes justified, tbh... u can't put a price on the thrill of running 10K and potentially scoring tix to the CFP National Championship game! 
The fact that there were over 10k participants is just crazy - talk about a community coming together for a common goal! 
Oh man I'm so hyped about this Trophy Trot event 
, but it's all worth it for those sweet game tickets 
. I mean can you blame them? Miami Hurricanes vs Indiana Hoosiers is gonna be lit 
. And Diplo's Run Club brought the heat, organized a sick marathon across the city 
! Can't wait for Monday's game 
. And wow, 10k ppl is no joke! 
. And Diplo's Run Club bringing their A-game (no pun intended) was definitely a nice touch! 
! Running is such an amazing way to get some exercise and connect with others who share your passion... but, gotta say, those 5K ticket prices were CRAZY 
! Like, I get that it's the CFP National Championship game and all, but $200+ for a ticket? That's just nuts 
. On the bright side, it was awesome to see so many people from different clubs and groups showing up to support the event. It's clear that Miami loves its sports, and I'm stoked to be a part of this fandom too 
! It just goes to show how much football fans love their Miami Hurricanes 
. The fact that Diplo's Run Club got involved adds to the excitement 
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I'm telling you, something fishy went down here! Like, think about it - tens of thousands of people showing up just for a chance to watch a football game? Sounds like a total coincidence, right? 
. Guess you could say some people are willing to shell out the cash for a shot at the championship...
The atmosphere sounds amazing too - live music, DJ, and all that jazz. Can't wait to hear more about Monday's game! 
but at the same time, it's not every day you get to attend a major sports event in your city so i guess it's worth it for some people 
. And I guess its awesome that so many people showed up to participate... but 10k is a pretty big number for a football game? 
- what about the fans who can't afford them? We need to make sure everyone's included in the celebration, not just those who have the means 
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