Marathon is in the “Heart of the Florida Keys” 10-mile-long island community conveniently situated in the middle of the Keys island chain, comprised of several islands Vaca Key, Knights Key, Boot Key, Long Point Key, Crawl Key, Fat Deer Key and Grassy Key. Marathon’s old keys lifestyle and seafaring traditions, with nearly 1,200 wet slips, 1,200 dry slips, it is considered a very marine friendly Key, and a major sports fishing destination.  Bountiful reefs also make Marathon a popular diving, snorkeling, spearfishing area. In Marathon you will also find Florida Marathon Airport with a full range of services for general aviation enthusiasts and corporate jet operators.  Sombrero Country Club is also the only Country Club located in the Keys.

In Marathon you will also find  The Turtle Hospital, it is one of a handful of facilities in the United States with the ability to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured sea turtles.