Daufuskie Island Marathon
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Daufuskie Island Marathon & Half Marathon
The event offers two distances on Daufuskie Island: a full marathon and a half marathon. The course is USATF certified for 13.1 miles and 26.2 miles, and is eligible as a qualifier for other marathons nationwide. The route passes island landmarks including Haig Point Lighthouse, Freeport, the Daufuskie Marsh Tacky Society, Tabby Circle, and sections along the Atlantic Ocean.
Start and finish are located at Haig Point at 1 Lighthouse Ln. The island is accessible by ferry only. Organizers note food and refreshments are provided at no cost for registered runners; food and alcoholic beverages are available to spectators for a small fee. Music is provided during part of the day.
Every finisher receives a medal. Top overall awards are given to the first three female and first three male finishers; 5 year 1st place awards will also be recognized. First-place male and female finishers in both the marathon and the half marathon will have a brick inscribed with their finish time placed in the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation’s Museum Garden Walkway.
The event lists a weekend of related activities including packet pick up, a pasta dinner, a kids run, an awards ceremony, a post race party, and a brunch. The 2027 beneficiary is the Daufuskie Island Independent School, which supports curriculum development and inquiry based teaching for the local community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
