Dolphins Cancer Challenge Impacts Traffic Across Miami and Broward

Multiple cycling routes tied to the annual fundraiser will affect traffic near Hard Rock Stadium and along the South Florida coastline.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Dolphins Cancer Challenge, an annual fundraising event that brings together cyclists and runners to support cancer research and patient care, will impact traffic around Hard Rock Stadium and across parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Multiple cycling routes are scheduled throughout the day, including the Jason Taylor ride, the Zach Thomas ride, the Larry Csonka ride, and the Dan Marino ride.

Why it matters

The Dolphins Cancer Challenge is a major annual event that draws thousands of participants and spectators to South Florida. The multiple cycling routes across Miami and Broward will cause significant traffic disruptions in the area, impacting residents and businesses. Understanding the event's schedule and road closures is important for anyone planning to travel in the region on that day.

The details

The first event, the Jason Taylor ride, departs the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium at 6 a.m. and covers a 100-mile route through South Beach, Sunny Isles, Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, and Lighthouse Point. The Zach Thomas ride, a 54-mile route, begins at 8 a.m. and travels through downtown Fort Lauderdale, along Fort Lauderdale Beach, and through Birch State Park before riding along the coastline back toward Hard Rock Stadium. The 39-mile Larry Csonka ride starts at the University of Miami in Coral Gables at 8:30 a.m. and travels through Coconut Grove, Brickell, over the Julia Tuttle Causeway to Miami Beach, into Surfside and Bal Harbour, then through Hallandale Beach before ending at Hard Rock Stadium. The 13-mile Dan Marino ride starts at 10 a.m. and winds through Miami Gardens along Miramar Boulevard, continuing into West Park and part of Pembroke Park before returning to the stadium.

  • The Jason Taylor ride departs Hard Rock Stadium at 6 a.m.
  • The Zach Thomas ride begins at 8 a.m.
  • The Larry Csonka ride starts at the University of Miami in Coral Gables at 8:30 a.m.
  • The Dan Marino ride starts at 10 a.m.

The players

Dolphins Cancer Challenge

An annual fundraising event that brings together cyclists and runners to support cancer research and patient care.

Hard Rock Stadium

The starting point for multiple cycling routes in the Dolphins Cancer Challenge.

Jason Taylor

A former Miami Dolphins player whose name is associated with one of the cycling routes.

Zach Thomas

A former Miami Dolphins player whose name is associated with one of the cycling routes.

Larry Csonka

A former Miami Dolphins player whose name is associated with one of the cycling routes.

Dan Marino

A former Miami Dolphins player whose name is associated with one of the cycling routes.

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What’s next

Residents and travelers in the Miami and Broward areas should plan ahead and expect significant traffic delays on February 28, 2026 due to the Dolphins Cancer Challenge cycling routes.

The takeaway

The Dolphins Cancer Challenge is a major annual event that brings together the South Florida community to support cancer research and patient care, but it also causes significant traffic disruptions in the region. Understanding the event's schedule and road closures is important for anyone planning to travel in the area on that day.