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The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half
The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half is a marathon, half marathon and Kids Run event held in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027. About 206 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 16, 2027
- Location
- Daufuskie Island, SC
- Field size
- ~206 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Location
- Daufuskie Island, South Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Kids Run
- Field size
- About 206 runners
- Course
- Flat, sea-level island course; roughly 288 ft cumulative elevation gain/loss (min ~3 ft, max ~42 ft) over two loops
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- daufuskieislandmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 288 ft gain, 288 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 51°F at the start, 71% humidity, 14 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 The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half
Just a 30-minute ferry ride off Hilton Head Island, SC lies Daufuskie Island. Haig Point, a private residential community on Daufuskie, hosts this ultimate event consisting of a half marathon or full marathon. This event is produced and owned by Run 4 a Reason LLC/ Rough Runners R4R INC . Runners will experience the all-inclusive running event, as soon as they step onto the island. The runners will be greeted with a morning cup of coffee, cinnamon rolls, and hyped entertainment to get you ready…
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The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half: common questions
- When is the The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027.
- Where is the The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half held?
- In Daufuskie Island, South Carolina.
- What distances does the The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and Kids Run.
- How many people run the The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half?
- About 206 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 The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $180 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half start?
- 8:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 288 ft gain, 288 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half?
- about 51°F at the start, 71% humidity, 14 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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