About The Course

Map Downloads:
Full Marathon Map (PDF 77 KB) | Half Marathon Map (PDF 52 KB)

Course Description

All courses will run through scenic Kiawah Island. Enjoy maritime forest, marsh views and grand homes as you run through the island community. All participants will have 8 hours to complete the course. The course will officially close at 4pm. Be aware that during the race, roads are open to automobile traffic. Please note: A majority of the course lies within a secure private community and is not accessible by vehicle for preview prior to the race.

Race Numbers

Race numbers have been assigned to all pre-registered entrants. Please use the safety pins to attach the number to the front chest area of your outside garment. 1-4000 (white) series will identify a half marathon runner and a 5000 - 6500 (yellow) series will identify a full marathon runner.

Race Start

Both races start and finish in East Beach Village. ALL RUNNERS BE READY FOR THE 8 A.M. START! This race is not seeded, however we do ask late arrivals to join the group at the end of the line. 

Mileage Markers

The course will be marked with signs, arrows and race monitors. Mileage increments will be marked every mile and water stations are placed approximately every 2 miles. Digital clocks will be placed at key mile markers for split times. 

Water Stations

Water stations are placed approximately every two miles and are supplied with Applachian Water and lemon-lime Gatorade. Volunteers will present water first and Gatorade second. The volunteers distributing Gatorade will be wearing yellow jerseys. Additionally, bananas and oranges will be available until the supply is depleted. 

First Aid

A medical team from Trident Sports Medicine will be available at the finish line, at various locations on the course, and in the Conference Center for any runners in need of medical attention.  A medical team from the Medical University of South Carolina will follow the runners through the completion of all races and will be available to assist any runner in the case of an emergency.

Restrooms

Port-a-lets will be available in front of and behind the start line, and placed approximately every two miles along the course.

Spectators

For spectators, there will be continuous round trip shuttles from the shuttle drop off/pick-up site (Sanctuary Parking Lot) to the race course on Flyway Drive, returning back to West Beach and East Beach Villas. Shuttles will run from 8:30am - 2pm, departing on the half hour.

Adult Bicycles will be available for a daily rental fee near the race start on race day. Rentals are available on a first come-first serve basis beginning at 6:30am. We do ask that bicyclists ride with the flow of traffic and yield to runners and cars. Bicycles may not be used to pace runners. Additional bike sizes and longer rentals are available at the Heron Park Nature Center at Night Heron Park, 843-768-6001. 

Medical

A medical team from Trident Sports Medicine will be available at the finish line, medical tent and on the course and will be available to assist any runner in case of an emergency

    GOOD LUCK TO ALL RUNNERS!