The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half
- Date
- January 16, 2027
- Distance
- Daufuskie Island Marathon · Daufuskie Island 1/2 Marathon · Daufuskie Island Kids Run
From the Organizer
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.
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
61°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Savannah Intl Ap, 20 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Daufuskie Island, SC
Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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- Race
- The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half
- Date
- January 16, 2027
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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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half?
- The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half is a running race held in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina on January 16, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half?
- Saturday, January 16, 2027 in Daufuskie Island, South Carolina at 1 Lighthouse Ln, Daufuskie Island, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half
Jan 16, 2027