Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon
Spectator & Volunteer Information

Pre-Race Bike Ride:

Get a leg up on the competition by previewing the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon race course!  Join our Lead Cyclists before the race and ride the half marathon (13.1 miles) loop. Don't miss this exclusive chance to see the course layout, get tips from our race professionals or enjoy yourself before the big day!  Familiarize yourself with the water station layouts and select beautiful landmarks to help you keep pace on race day. The Pre-Race Bike Ride isn't just for race participants; family and friends shouldn't miss this opportunity to stake out cheering spots before the race begins. Remember, ours is a double loop course for full marathoners! Additionally, most of our race course is located within a private community and is only accessible to previewing by foot or bike.

The Pre-Race Bike Ride is taking place on Friday, December 10th from 3:30pm - 5pm. The tour costs $20 per person and includes a complimentary bike. Bikes will be available to participants beginning at 3pm adjacent to the Start / Finish Line at the East Beach Conference Center race venue. Reserve your spot online (beginning August 1st), reservations are required and are non-refundable. For more information call 843.768.6001.
Downlown the Kiawah Marathon Bike Map (.pdf)

Bike Rentals & Regulations:

On Race Day: Adult bikes are available on a first come first serve basis at the East Beach Conference Center  Bicyclists must ride with the flow of traffic and yield to runners and cars. Bicycles may not be used to pace runners. Tow carts, training wheels, add-a-bikes and other attachments are not allowed on the race course. Please note there are areas of the race course that are restricted to bibbed runners only.  Absolutely no bikers are allowed on the Kiawah Island Parkway or the Allee of Oaks (path parallel to Flyway Drive). Bikers are advised to use the bike map to locate alternate routs. All bikers are advised to heed the instructions of volunteer workers, posted signs and race officials.

For a detailed map with our suggested race day route, please click here.  

Additional bike sizes and longer rentals are available at the Heron Park Nature Center and The Sanctuary Bike Pavilion. 843.768.6001.

Strollers

Spectator and runner strollers are not permitted on the race course .

Spectator's Shuttle:

There will be continuous round trip service 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 beginning at 8:30 am departing on the half-hour. Download the Marathon Shuttle Map (.pdf)

Family Room

While waiting for friends and family who are running the marathon, guests are welcome to bring their children into the Family Room. There will be toys, coloring materials and children’s movies playing in the room throughout the morning. The Family Room will be located in the Colleton 1 room inside the East Beach Conference Center from 9 am to 12 pm. This is an unsupervised room; therefore an adult must accompany their children. Children are never to be left unattended.

Volunteer!!!

We expect over 3,000 athletes from around the country to compete in this year's Full Marathon (26.2 miles) and Half Marathon (13.1 miles). In our effort each year to improve the quality and experience of this event your continued volunteer support is vital. The expansive running course creates a tremendous demand for volunteers both at registration and on the course. Runners appreciate the support and smiling faces of every volunteer by cheering them on throughout their entire experience. All volunteers will receive a marathon long sleeve staff shirt, snack and beverage service, and preffered parking. This is a lifetime achievement for many runners and they rely on your support and encouragement to finish the course!

To be a part of this amazing day, please fill out our volunteer registration form.