RACE DAY
Saturday | January 16, 2027
Upon arriving at Daufuskie Island, runners and spectators will be guided to the Runner’s Village.
The Runner’s Village will have packet pick-up, drop bag tent, coffee and breakfast tent.
The Start / Finish area is located merely 200 meters from Runner village.
Packet Pickup
Friday, January 16, 2026
Pre-Marathon Pasta Feast
Friday, January 16, 2026
Ferry
Parking
Starting Line
Start Times
Gear Check
Pre-Race
Runner Village
Finish Line
Post-Race Gathering
Awards
After Party
Sponsored by Brooks
RACEDAY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
8:30 AM
1 Lighthouse Rd.
Daufuskie Island, SC
RACE DAY TIMELINE
6:00 am: First ferry from 10 Haig Point Ct, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 to Daufuskie Island.
Reserved for 26.2 runners, race staff, and volunteers.
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6:30 am: Second ferry from 10 Haig Point Ct, HHI, SC 29928 to Daufuskie Island.
Reserved for runners, Daufuskie Island staff.
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7:00 - 8:30 am: Packet pick-up on Daufuskie Island
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8:20 am: National Anthem
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8:30 am: Marathon Race Start
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9:20 am: National Anthem
9:30 am: Half Marathon Race Start
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9:45 am: Kids Run Race Start
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12:30 pm: Awards ceremony for 13.1 miles and 26.2 miles (time may be adjusted due to finishers)
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4:30 pm: Race officially over
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Time to complete 26.2 - 8 hours
Time to complete 13.1 - 7 hours
Other Race Day Details
Water Stops + Nutrition
Water Stations will be at miles 2.4, 5.5, 9.2, and 12 mile mark. All Aid Stations will have GU Energy products available. We suggest that you also carry plenty of whatever fuel has worked for you in your training.
Safety on the Course
A medical tent will be located at the finish area. Please be aware of this in case of any medical needs.
Course Closing Time
The course will be fully supported until 4:30PM. The Finish Line will be fully supported until 5:00PM.