Kiawah Island Marathon
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Kiawah Island Marathon
The Kiawah Island Marathon is the 48th annual event hosted by Kiawah Island Golf Resort. The event program includes both a full marathon and a half marathon and a selection of weekend races and virtual options.
- 26.2 miles (Marathon)
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
Both the marathon and the half marathon are sanctioned by USA Track & Field and are USATF certified (Marathon USATF#SC21005JK; Half Marathon USATF#SC21006JK). Official marathon results are submitted to the Boston Athletic Association for qualification consideration.
The start and finish are located at the West Beach Conference Center near the intersection of Kiawah Beach Drive and Shipwatch Drive. The courses pass through island neighborhoods and natural areas, including maritime forests, live oaks, salt marshes and sections lined with grand homes.
A limited number of entries are available. Entry fees are non refundable and non transferable. Race entry typically includes a long sleeve participant shirt, a finisher medal, on course support, post race food and beverage, entertainment at the finish area, and a complimentary shuttle for off island runners from the off island parking area.
Age minimums are 14 for the half marathon and 18 for the full marathon; age groups are established for men and women, with categories from 18-24 up through 75+. Weekend programming includes a 5K, a one mile fun run, virtual race options and performance corrals. The event provides RaceJoy live tracking with GPS progress alerts and send a cheer functionality. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
