Save the Light Half Marathon
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About the race
The Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, near the Folly Beach Pier. It supports the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse through Save The Light, a grassroots non-profit organization formed in 2000.
Participants can choose between a half marathon (run only) and a 5K that is open to both runners and walkers. Both courses are USATF-certified and use a paved road surface. Water stations are available along the route, and bibs are required for all participants.
Race fees are set per person, with the 5K open to ages 8 and up and the half marathon to ages 10 and up. Participants aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Registration closes in advance and is not available on-site.
Each registration includes a Solar Tech hoodie with UPF 50+ protection in adult and youth sizes, with size availability guaranteed until a January deadline. Finisher medals are provided, along with overall and age group awards. Overall winners are determined by gun start, and age group winners by chip time.
Accessibility features include accessible parking, paved access from parking to the event, and accessible restrooms. Earbuds and pets are not allowed on the course. Participants with strollers must start behind other runners and walkers, and smoking, vaping or tobacco use is prohibited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
