Pre-Race Information

Race Bib with D-TAG and T-Shirt Pick-Up:
East Beach Conference Center

Changes

Personal data changes: Changes to personal information (address, shirt size, etc.) can be made through Sunday, December 5th by emailing our marathon office at: Kiawah_marathon@kiawahresort.com.  Corrections to personal data can also be made Thursday, December 9th and Friday, December 10th at the cashier desk in the bib pick-up room at the East Beach Conference Center.

Race Day Parking/ Shuttle Service 

All runners staying off-island are urged to arrive NO LATER THAN 6:30 AM TO AVOID MISSING THE 8 AM RACE START.  You will be directed to parking areas outside the front gate and shuttled to the race start via motor coach.

Runners staying on Kiawah Island are strongly advised to use the provided shuttle service or to walk if staying in the East Beach area and The Sanctuary. 

Download our Shuttle Map (.pdf) .  
The shuttle will depart every 10 minutes from the Kiawah Island Inn (for West Beach Village guests) and at the Sea Forest Drive entrance to Mariners Watch Villas (near Night Heron Cottages, Windswept and Mariners Watch villas) beginning at 6:00 am and 6:10 am, respectively, until race start.

Race Numbers
Race numbers have been assigned to all pre-registered entrants. Please use the safety pins provided at bib pick-up to attach the number to the front chest area of your outside garment.
Click here to download your Medical Backprint (.pdf)

The D-TAG Technology By Chronotrack
The race officials are proud to announce that the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon is using the latest innovation in race timing systems:
The D-TAG-Technology by ChronoTrack.

 Advantages of the D-TAG for the runners:
• Disposable tag
• Accurate time
• No fees for lost or unreturned tags
• Less hassle post race
• Lighter, less intrusive tag
• Easier to attach to shoe
• No post-race tag turn-in

One of the many goals of the ChronoTrack system is to simplify the timing process for athletes. The D-Tag is easy to attach to your shoe and is far lighter and less intrusive than other timing tags and chips. For instructions on attaching D-Tag to your shoe visit: http://www.chronotrack.com/pdf/D_Tag_Instructions.pdf
We encourage all runners to not only read over the instructions on how to use the D-TAG, but to go to the ChronoTrack Web site to explore the timing system our race will be using.

Personal Articles Holding Area 
A holding tent for personal articles will be located behind the start/finish line (see race venue map). Please note this tent is unsupervised. Please refrain from leaving any valuables.

Runner's Pre-Marathon Yoga Warm Up 
Join our Sanctuary fitness instructor before the race begins to help to warm up and stretch your entire body.  With an emphasis on the ankles, calves, quads, hamstrings and hips, we will clear your mind and connect your breath-flow in this 15-minute, Yoga inspired warm up.
 
Complimentary at 6:45 am and 7 am. Session will meet inside the East Beach Conference Center. No reservations required. For more information, email us at Kiawah_marathon@kiawahresort.com or when on island visit the Marathon Information Table inside the East Beach Conference Center. 

Race Start
Full and Half Marathons start and finish in front of the East Beach Conference Center. ALL RUNNERS BE READY FOR THE 8 AM START!
There will be a combined start for the Full & Half Marathon. Pace signs will be at the starting line to help organize runners.

Pre-Race Chicken and Pasta Dinner

Friday, December 10th
All are welcome to join us for a pre-race buffet dinner and entertainment. Our grand buffet is held at the East Beach Conference Center and will include (Tentative): Organic Baby Green Salad, Assorted Fresh Dressings, Pan Seared Range Chicken, Truffled Mushrooms and Lemon, Penne Pasta with Local Spinach, Fresh Corn and Artichoke Pesto, Bow Tie Pasta, Roasted Plum Tomato Sauce, Basil and Garlic Rigatoni Pasta, Braised Pastured Pork, Red Wine Lentil Stew, Selections of Fresh Local Vegetables, Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes, Assorted Cookies and Fresh Baked Pies. Cash bar will be available.

Buffet seating's begin at 5pm, 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm

Special Online Pricing:

Adults: $28.95
Children ages 4-12: $14.95
Children 3 and under: Free
For reservations for Pre-Race Chicken and Pasta Buffet
go to www.MarathonGuide.com on August 1st.

All pre-race dinner tickets are non-refundable.

Tickets at the door are: Adults: $31.95, Children ages 4-12: $19.95

Race Day Breakfast 
Located at the race start and opening at 6 am, the Town Center Market will be serving a delicious breakfast buffet until 10am. $12.95 for adults, $7.95 for children. Breakfast items include scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, breakfast potatoes, hot oatmeal, assorted breads, bagels and fresh fruit. Resort Guests may charge to their room. Dine in or take out available 10am - 9pm. Dinner entrees available starting at 5pm.