Hilton Head Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Hilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K takes place on November 2, 2025 in Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island, SC. The event offers the following distances: Half Marathon - 13.1 miles, Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles, 5K - 3.1 miles, plus virtual options for each distance. The race starts and finishes at the Sea Pines Beach Club and uses beach and preserve routes that run on flat hard beach, leisure paths, and hard packed trails through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.
Logistics and services
Registration is open to runners and walkers. There is no race-day registration. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No strollers are allowed; leashed dogs are welcome. The Half and Quarter Marathon have a 3:30 hour cutoff. Packet pickup is held the day before at Hilton Head Running Company and on race day at Sea Pines Beach Club. Registered participants receive a custom race T-shirt, finisher medal, and eligibility for overall, age group, and team awards. Water and energy gels are provided on course. A post-race party at Sea Pines Beach Club includes complimentary food and drink, beer, live music, and a recovery stretch session.
Competition, awards and partners
Awards are given to the Top 3 Overall male and female finishers and Top 3 Age Group male and female finishers (age groups: 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over). There is a team competition with an award for the largest team. The event benefits the Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation and Turtle Trackers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.