Kiawah Island Marathon

United States flag Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States

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Kiawah Island Marathon runsignup.com
Date 11 Dec – 12 Dec, 2026
Races 9 distances
Entry fee $15.00 – $75.00
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Kiawah Island Marathon

About the event

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.

Races offered

11Dec

Jingle Shells 1 Mile Fun Run

Running

Distance
1 Miles
Start time
15:00
Entry fee
$15.00
11Dec

Jingle Shells 5K

Running

Distance
3.1 Miles
Start time
15:00
Entry fee
$25.00
12Dec

High Performance Corral Full

Running

Distance
26.2 Miles
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$0.00
12Dec

High Performance Corral Half

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$0.00
12Dec

Kiawah Island Half-Marathon

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$75.00
12Dec

Kiawah Island Marathon

Running

Distance
26.2 Miles
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$75.00
12Dec

Test Event

Running

Distance
26.2 Miles
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$0.00
12Dec

Kiawah Island Virtual Half-Marathon

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
23:59
Entry fee
$50.00
12Dec

Kiawah Island Virtual Marathon

Running

Distance
26.2 Miles
Start time
23:59
Entry fee
$50.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Kiawah Island.

Temperature7.8° / 16.0°
Feels like4.3° / 13.3°
Sunshine hours7h 9m
Rainfall4.1 mm
Snowfall—
Wind13.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity73.6%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:14
Sunset18:17

About Kiawah Island

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Kiawah Island is a city of 1,800 people (2018) in Charleston County, South Carolina.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Kiawah Island Marathon.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Jeanette Ingham F 45 San Antonio, TX —
🥈 Matthew Dellinger M 33 Jessup, MD —
🥉 Alissa Xander F 53 Walnutport, PA —
4 Chris Xander M 53 Walnutport, PA —
5 Jennie Meetze F 29 Walterboro, SC —

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