The Lowcountry’s Scenic Course
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.
2026 Events
Kiawah Island Marathon
Kiawah Island Half-Marathon
Jingle Shells 5K
Jingle Shells 1 Mile Fun Run
Kiawah Island Virtual Half-Marathon
Course Preview
Preview the Marathon and Half Marathon course routes on Kiawah Island.
Countdown to Race Day
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Kiawah Island Marathon.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
What You'll Receive
Your registration includes a soft-blend participant shirt, a collectible finisher medal, on-course pace teams, complimentary post-race buffet access for bibbed runners, and more.
Visit our official race website for more information.
