The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half
About the Event
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 to run. Race through Haig Point, to Freeport, onto Church Rd, and then back into Haig Point along the beach. After your race, a catered picnic lunch and an assortment of beverages await you…including a cool beer provided you’re of legal drinking age. Additionally, each runner will receive high end swag and a finishing medal to commemorate your accomplishment. Take your medal to Jacy, a local artist, and she will engrave your finishing time while enjoying the after party. Chow down and listen to live entertainment with family and friends while you recover and enjoy your accomplishment.
Packet Pick Up.
Friday January 15th, 2027
11:00AM-6:00PM. Palmetto Running Company 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 117, Hilton Head, SC 29928
Visit our website www.daufuskieislandmarathon.com for complete information and logistics.
A ferry pass for Daufuskie Island is NOT included in the registration.
Ferry Pass purchase is not active at this time. You will be emailed if registered when its available for purchase.
Join fellow runners on January 16, 2027 for the The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half. It's a fantastic Marathon, Half-Marathon, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Daufuskie Island.
Races Offered
Running
Daufuskie Island Marathon
Daufuskie Island Marathon presented by Haig Point This race experience is a USATF certified course for 13.1 and 26.2 making it a qualifier for other marathons nation-wide. The course follows many of the highlights of Daufuskie Island such as Haig Point Lighthouse, Freeport, Historical Society, Tabby Circle, and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Consider making this a weekend getaway runcation so that you may have time to explore this lovely, rustic island. Food, refreshments, medal engraving, and race photos are included in your registration. Food and beverage is also available to spectators for a small fee. Finisher medals to each finisher. Race swag will be announced The beneficiary of 2026 race will be the Daufuskie Island Conservancy, Haig Point Foundation, and Daufuskie island Historical Society.
Daufuskie Island 1/2 Marathon
Daufuskie Island Marathon presented by Haig Point This race experience is a USATF certified course for 13.1 and 26.2 making it a qualifier for other marathons nation-wide. The course follows many of the highlights of Daufuskie Island such as Haig Point Lighthouse, Freeport, Historical Society, Tabby Circle and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Consider making this a weekend getaway runcation so that you may have time to explore this lovely, rustic island. Food, refreshments, medal engraving, and race photos are included in your registration. Food and beverage is also available to spectators for a small fee. Finisher medals are presented to each finisher. Race swag will be announced The beneficiary of 2026 race will be the Daufuskie Island Conservancy, Haig Point Foundation, and Daufuskie Island Historical Society.
Daufuskie Island Kids Run
Get them started early! This is a less than a mile course "fun run" for the children that accompany parents to the island, or island residents. Proceeds benefit Daufuskie Island Independent School. THIS OPTION IS ONLY FOR CHILDREN OF PARTICIPANTS OR ISLAND RESIDENTS
About Daufuskie Island
The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half takes place in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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