Jekyll Island Marathon
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Event overview
RUN JEKYLL is a race weekend held January 17-18, 2026 on Jekyll Island, Georgia (371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527). The weekend features multiple distance options held across two days, including the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
- 5K / 21K double
- 10K / 21K double
- 5K / 42K double
- 10K / 42K double
Finishers receive medals for all races. Course routes include coastal sections, nature trails, and historic landmarks on Jekyll Island. Course maps are available for the marathon, half (13.1) and 6.2 mile options, and the 5K.
Logistics and status
Packet pickup is offered at the Jekyll Island Club on the days before and during the event (dates provided by the organizer). The Jekyll Island Club serves as the host hotel; the Jekyll Ocean Club is listed as an additional lodging option on the island. Registration status listed by the organizer shows the Marathon, Half Marathon, and all listed double events are sold out. The 10K had 23 spots remaining and the 5K had 17 spots remaining at the time of the listing. Registration-related deadlines and a T-shirt guarantee date are specified by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
