Run Jekyll Marathon
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Race Day
43–63°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
Run Jekyll Marathon, also known as the Jekyll Island Marathon, is held on Sunday, January 17, 2027 on Jekyll Island, Georgia, as part of a race weekend that also has a half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. The course passes under live oak canopies, along salt marshes and open beaches, and through the Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark. The marathon is USATF certified, qualifies runners for Boston, and has a seven-hour time limit. It starts at 7:30 am, and the Jekyll Island Club Resort, where bibs are picked up, sits next to the finish line, where a finish line festival begins at 8:00 am. The marathon field is currently full and a waiting list is open on RunSignup. Registrations are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be deferred to another year.
Questions about the Run Jekyll Marathon 2027
When is the Run Jekyll Marathon 2027?
Sunday, January 17, 2027.
Where is the Run Jekyll Marathon?
Jekyll Island, GA, United States.
What time does the Run Jekyll Marathon start?
The race starts at 7:30 AM, local time.
What is the Run Jekyll Marathon time limit?
7 hours.
How do I enter the Run Jekyll Marathon 2027?
The race is sold out. Jan 15, 2027: Registration Closes. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup; Marathon entries are capped and a waiting list is open on RunSignup; There is no race-day registration for the half or full marathon.
How much does the Run Jekyll Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $155.
When and where is packet pickup for the Run Jekyll Marathon?
Jan 15, 2027: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Jekyll Island Club Resort; also open Saturday noon to 6:00 pm and Sunday 6:00 am to 7:15 am.
What is the Run Jekyll Marathon elevation gain?
10 m (33 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Run Jekyll Marathon course like?
It passes Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark and Jekyll Island Club Resort.
What is the weather like at the Run Jekyll Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 6–17 °C (43–63 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the Run Jekyll Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Run Jekyll Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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