Save the Light Half Marathon
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Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K
Save the Light is a half marathon and a 5K held to support preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse. Both courses are USATF certified and start and finish near the Folly Beach Pier.
Distances:
- Half Marathon (run only)
- 5K (open to runners and walkers)
All participants receive a finisher medal. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers overall and in each age group, and to the first-place male and female masters finishers. Overall winners are determined by gun start; age group awards are determined by chip time.
Advance registration is required and on-site registration is not available. Registration ends Wednesday, February 3, and hoodie sizes are guaranteed for registrations received before January 7, 2027. Participants ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone.
Packet pick-up is available at The Tides Hotel on Friday, February 5 from 4 to 7 p.m., and on race day from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Bibs are required. Water stations are provided on course and pre-filled personal water bottles are recommended. Earbuds and pets are not allowed on the course. Runners or walkers with strollers must start behind other participants. Early arrival is recommended to allow time for parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
