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Kiawah Island Marathon
December 12, 2026 · 8:00 AMKiawah Island, SC, United States
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Race Day
55°F
54–63°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
50ft
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +10 ft
Crowd Rating
5/ 10
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Kiawah Island Marathon and Half Marathon take place on December 12, 2026, with Jingle Shells 5K and one-mile events on December 11. The in-person marathon and half marathon are full and have waiting lists; virtual entries remain offered.
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