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Kiawah Island Marathon
Kiawah Island Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 5K and 1 Mile event held in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Friday, December 11, 2026. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 11, 2026
- Location
- Kiawah Island, SC
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, December 11, 2026
- Location
- Kiawah Island, South Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 3,500 runners
- Course
- Marathon: 129 ft gain/loss, min 7 ft / max 19 ft -- one of the flattest certified marathon courses in the U.S.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- kiawahmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 129 ft gain, 129 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 50°F at the start, 80% humidity, 15 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Kiawah Island Marathon
Join us in celebrating the 48th annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon. Whether you’re running 13.1 or 26.2 miles, experience the natural beauty of Kiawah Island with our towering live oaks and sweeping salt marshes as you race towards the finish. Then, cross the finish line to the cheers of friends and family and enjoy our post-race celebration.
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Kiawah Island Marathon: common questions
- When is the Kiawah Island Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, December 11, 2026.
- Where is the Kiawah Island Marathon held?
- In Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
- What distances does the Kiawah Island Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Kiawah Island Marathon?
- About 3,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Kiawah Island Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Kiawah Island Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Kiawah Island Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; 129 ft gain, 129 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Kiawah Island Marathon?
- about 50°F at the start, 80% humidity, 15 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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