Kiawah Island Marathon

08/22/2026

Looking to glide past the waitlist for the 2026 Kiawah Island Marathon or Half Marathon? Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is raffling off five race entries! 🏃

Five lucky winners will each receive a complimentary race entry ($225 value) while helping support LMMN's statewide marine mammal stranding response, dolphin research, and education programs. 🐬

🎟️ To enter now, visit https://bit.ly/4qrmj2o

08/11/2026

We're thrilled to welcome back Blue Sky Endurance as the sponsor of the Kiawah Island Marathon Shake Out Run! 🫶🏃

Taking place on Friday, December 11th, the Shake Out Run is the perfect way to ease into race weekend, connect with fellow runners, and kick off a weekend centered around fun, support, and community.

A heartfelt thank-you to Blue Sky Endurance for their continued support and for helping us bring runners together for this special race-weekend tradition.

👟 More details coming this fall!

08/06/2026

Join us for race day & join us in supporting Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network! Enter to win complimentary race entry to the 2026 Kiawah Island Marathon and Half Marathon. 🏃🐬

🏃 Thought you missed your chance to run Kiawah? Think again!

Registration for the 2026 Kiawah Island Marathon and Half Marathon has officially closed, but LMMN has five race entries to raffle!

Five lucky winners will each receive a complimentary race entry (a $225 value) while helping support LMMN's statewide marine mammal stranding response, dolphin research, and education programs.

🎟️ Enter and view full raffle details by Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
🏅 Five winners will be notified Friday, September 4, 2026.

A special thank you to the Kiawah Island Marathon team for partnering with LMMN to make this opportunity possible while supporting marine mammal conservation in South Carolina. 💙🐬

Enter here: https://www.lowcountrymarinemammalnetwork.org/marathon-raffle

(In the two most recent years LMMN has conducted raffles, 100% of raffle proceeds have directly supported our mission.)

Kiawah Island Nature Program
Kiawah Island Community Association

08/05/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Beast Pacing back to the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Whether you're chasing a Boston Qualifying time, aiming for a personal record, or simply looking for a strong, supportive group to run with, Beast Pacing is here to help you achieve your goals. Our experienced pacers are selected not only for their ability to run a consistent pace, but also for their talent in motivating and leading runners from the starting line to the finish.

Take the guesswork out of race day, trust your pace, stay focused, and make every mile count. 🎖️

07/29/2026

🏃 2025 Deferred Runners: Your reserved entry links must be used by 11:59pm on Friday, July 31st. Reserved entry details were sent to all eligible participants via email in January. For any questions or assistance, contact [email protected].

07/25/2026

Merry Christmas in July! 🎄 Celebrate the season this December and share the joy of running with family and friends in our Jingle Shells 5k or 1 Mile Fun Run. 🏃‍♀️🏅

Sign up now at https://bit.ly/45sq27u.

07/13/2026

Runners who deferred their 2025 race entry: register for the 2026 race by midnight on Friday, July 31st, to secure your spot. Need your reserved entry link? Email [email protected], and we’ll make sure you have everything you need to join us at the starting line. 🏃

07/11/2026

Only 6 months until the Jingle Shell Run! 🎄🏃

Celebrate the season by making memories on the course with family and friends. Whether you're tackling the 5K or joining the 1-Mile Fun Run, there's a race for everyone.

Register today: https://bit.ly/45sq27u.

07/09/2026

RUNNERS - We have reached capacity for the 2026 Marathon and Half Marathon. If you were not able to secure a spot, we invite you to join our waitlist: https://bit.ly/3UcZNvh.

🗒️ How the waitlist works:
As registered runners defer their participation, waitlisted individuals will be offered the opportunity to register on a first-come, first-served basis. If selected, you will have 48 hours to complete your registration. Please monitor your inbox for further instructions.

Keep in mind, each participant bib is uniquely yours and is non-transferable - it cannot be exchanged, sold or given to anyone else. Any sale, trade or transfer of race entries/bibs will only result in disqualification and banning from all future races by Kiawah Island Golf Resort.