Kiawah Island Marathon
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Event Overview
The Kiawah Island Marathon is an annual multi-distance running event held at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina. The occasion marks the 48th year of the competition, featuring a variety of road races and virtual options. Participants travel through a landscape characterized by towering live oaks and salt marshes typical of the regional coastal environment.
The event schedule spans two days in December, with shorter distances occurring on the first day followed by the longer races on the second day. The course concludes with an organized post-race celebration for participants and their supporters.
Distances and Race Options
Participants can choose from several on-site and remote categories:
- Marathon: A 26.2-mile course on the island.
- Half-Marathon: A 13.1-mile course on the island.
- Jingle Shells 5K: A 3.1-mile race held on the Friday.
- Jingle Shells 1 Mile Fun Run: A 1-mile run held on the Friday.
- High Performance Corral: Specialized entry for the marathon and half-marathon distances.
- Virtual Marathon: Remote participation for the 26.2-mile distance.
- Virtual Half-Marathon: Remote participation for the 13.1-mile distance.
Registration for the various events typically takes place nearly a year in advance, with specific windows for high-performance entries and general registration. The primary race site is located at 2 Shipwatch Road on Kiawah Island. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
