MIAMI ARTIST COURTNEY EINHORN CHOSEN TO DESIGN THE OFFICIAL MEDAL RIBBON OF THE 2026 LIFE TIME MIAMI MARATHON
The South Florida painter who left a career in Speech Pathology to follow her passion for art has created a ribbon that 18,500 runners from over 70 countries will wear across the finish line.
Courtney Einhorn has spent more than 13 years turning Miami’s colors, energy, and soul into art that stops people in their tracks. Now, her work will quite literally stop runners in theirs — at the finish line of the 2026 Life Time Miami Marathon.
The Miami-born artist has been selected to design this year’s official finisher medal ribbon — one of the most coveted keepsakes in the world of distance running. Her design is a true celebration of Miami, brought to life through her signature vibrant lens: five original paintings spanning her entire career, woven together into a single tapestry that mirrors the emotional journey every runner takes from start to finish.
“It’s surreal,” Einhorn says. “This isn’t just a moment — it’s something runners will treasure forever.”
THE LEAP: FROM SPEECH PATHOLOGY TO THE CANVAS
Art has been part of Einhorn’s life since before she could read. Her earliest memories of painting stretch all the way back to preschool — a passion she carried quietly through the years while earning a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and building a professional career.
In 2013, she made the decision that would change everything: she left her 9-to-5 behind and committed fully to painting. That leap of faith led to rapid recognition — gallery exhibitions, festival showcases, major brand collaborations, and an unmistakable presence throughout South Florida.
Today, her murals and artwork can be found in hospitals, hotels, schools, restaurants, storefronts, construction sites, buses, pillars, and even parking meters. She is also beloved locally for her high-energy live paintings — creating works in real time before large crowds at major events — and for her mobile paint party business, which brings her art and instruction directly to communities across the region.
A CAREER BUILT ON COLOR AND COLLABORATION
Einhorn has created original work for some of the world’s most recognized brands and beloved South Florida institutions: Swatch, Birkenstock, CitizenM Hotels, Cirque du Soleil, Rimmel London, LIFEWTR, Dyson, Allergan, El Jimador Tequila, Finlandia Vodka, The Florida Lottery, Teavana Tea, J.Crew, The Miami Heat, The Miami FC, Baptist Children’s Hospital, and The Miami Marine Stadium — among many others.
She has been part of Sunfest, Art Basel, Miami Swim Week, and Pitbull’s New Year’s Eve Concert. Her work has appeared in a LIFEWTR national television commercial, on The Real Housewives of Orange County, and in commercials for the Miami FC. And her art has been featured in The Huffington Post, Ocean Drive Magazine, The Miami Herald, Miami New Times, Luxe Interiors + Design, and numerous international art publications.
Deeply influenced by the vibrant colors of her hometown, Einhorn creates artwork designed to uplift, energize, and spark genuine joy. “I often hear that my artwork makes people feel genuinely happy,” she says. “That’s a response I seek in every piece.”
THE RIBBON: A VISUAL LOVE LETTER TO MIAMI
For the 2026 ribbon, Einhorn drew from five original paintings that span her entire career — each one showcasing a different stage of her evolution as an artist. The variety in style is intentional. Together, the paintings form a vibrant tapestry of the Miami Marathon experience, one that mirrors the journey every runner takes from start to finish.
Each brushstroke captures a moment of magic along the course: peacocks greeting the sunrise in Coconut Grove, the first golden light cresting over the MacArthur Causeway, sailboats swaying gently beside the bay, palm trees dancing along Ocean Drive, and the iconic skyline rising like a beacon of possibility.
Threaded throughout the artwork are Einhorn’s signature hearts — symbols of Miami’s warmth, and of the passion, grit, and commitment each runner pours into every mile. “Running is great for our heart and health, but every runner also puts their whole heart into this race,” she explains. The hearts honor that collective spirit — 18,500 strong.
Designing this ribbon marks a new milestone in Einhorn’s career — one that allows thousands of runners from all 50 states and more than 70 countries to carry a piece of Miami’s artistic soul home with them. The Life Time Miami Marathon has featured elite local artists on its finisher medals and ribbons since 2012, and Einhorn now joins that distinguished roster.
“This ribbon will be something runners keep for the rest of their lives — a visual of their accomplishment,” she says. “Being from Miami makes it even more special.”
