1000 Miglia Experience Florida

The 1000 Miglia Experience Florida debuts from February 22-25, 2025, bringing the elegance of Italy’s iconic Mille Miglia to the Sunshine State. Starting and ending at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, this prestigious event invites participants and spectators to witness a captivating blend of vintage cars, modern supercars and hypercars navigating a scenic 1,000-mile route across Florida. Open to vehicles from multiple eras, the event welcomes vintage Mille Miglia cars, Classic Icons, and modern automotive masterpieces.

Inspired by the legendary open-road endurance race, this three-stage event highlights Florida’s diverse landscapes. The first stage traverses Miami, Coral Gables, Naples, and Tampa, while the second continues through Tampa, Cape Canaveral and West Palm Beach. The final stretch leads back to Miami along the iconic A1A coastal highway, concluding with a prize-giving ceremony and closing party at the Biltmore Hotel. 

The event kicks off with a training day on February 22, offering participants an opportunity for regularity training and technical and administrative checks conducted by the Italian race direction. This preparatory day ensures drivers are ready for the three-day race, held in classic Mille Miglia style.

The race unfolds in three stages:

• Day 1 (February 23): Miami, the Everglades via U.S. Route 41, Naples and Tampa 
• Day 2 (February 24): Tampa, Cape Canaveral and West Palm Beach 
• Day 3 (February 25): West Palm Beach to Miami/Coral Gables

Participants compete across three categories:

• 1000 Miglia Original Car Class (1927–1957): Competing for the Coppa Florida
• Classic Icon Car Class (1958–1994): Competing for the Coppa Classic
• Hypercar/Supercar Class (1995–present): Competing for the Coppa Hyper

Trophies are awarded to the top three crews in each category, with additional prizes. The first-place winners in the 1000 Miglia Original Car Class and Classic Icon Car Class receive guaranteed acceptance to the 2026 Mille Miglia in Italy, while all first-place crews earn complimentary participation in the 2026 1000 Miglia Experience Florida.

As part of the inaugural Miami Car Week and a lead-up to ModaMiami’s concours d’elegance on March 1-2, the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida blends the glamour of classic motorsport with the vibrancy of South Florida. Registration is required for participants, and enthusiasts are encouraged to line the route to witness this unforgettable event dubbed the “most beautiful race in the world.”