Kiawah Island Marathon
Kiawah Island Marathon is a running race on December 11–12, 2026 in Kiawah Island, SC, with entry fees from $35 to $200.
- Date
- December 11–12, 2026 (141 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$200
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Edisto Is Middleton Plantation, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kiawah Island, SC
Nearest Airport
CHS
Charleston International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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141
Days to train
- Race
- Kiawah Island Marathon
- Date
- December 11–12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Kiawah Island than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Kiawah Island Marathon
Dec 11, 2026