Savannah River Marathon

Registration Open
North Augusta, South Carolina, United States
Oct 17, 2026 at 7:30 AM

The Lowdown

The Savannah River Marathon is a small, community-run event hosted annually by the Augusta Run Club, offering marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances that all start and finish at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater in North Augusta, South Carolina. The route follows the North Augusta Greeneway, the River Levee Trail, and the Augusta Canal Trail, carrying runners back and forth across the Savannah River between North Augusta, South Carolina, and Augusta, Georgia. Along the way, the course passes rolling hills, riverfront views, and tree-lined paths, mixing flat riverside stretches with a handful of short climbs. Field size is capped at 275 runners across all three distances, giving the race a low-key, small-town feel with strong local support from the Augusta Run Club community. Runners who register by early October are guaranteed a race t-shirt, and every distance carries a 6-hour time limit. Age-group awards go to the top finishers in each category, from under-30 through 70-plus. Packet pickup happens the evening before the race at Savannah River Brewing Company in downtown Augusta, adding a social kickoff to race weekend. With its dual-state course and modest size, the Savannah River Marathon suits runners looking for a scenic, low-pressure race experience along the Savannah River corridor.

Race Day

Weather Forecast

fall
mild

Elevation

Terrain Profile

⛰️

Relatively flat course

Participants

Field Size

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275RUNNERS

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

Spectator Support

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2/ 10

Quiet course sections

Course Highlights
1

Savannah River

2

North Augusta Greeneway

3

Augusta Canal Trail

4

River Levee Trail

5

Sharon Jones Amphitheater

Race Weekend

Other distances available during the event weekend:

Half Marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km)
10K (6.2 miles / 10 km)
Destination

North Augusta, South Carolina, United States

US

Est. Hotel Cost
$120/ night

Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line

Minimum Age
16years
Time Limit
6 hours

Eligibility

  • No official minimum age published by the organizer

Required Documents

  • Photo ID at packet pickup

Entry Methods

  • Online registration via ItsYourRace

Cancellation & Refund Policy

No refunds for any reason, per the official event page

Fifth annual running in 2026, organized by the Augusta Run Club

Course crosses the Savannah River between North Augusta, South Carolina, and Augusta, Georgia

Chip-timed with age-group awards from under-30 through 70-plus

2026 field cap of 275 runners is up from 225 in the 2025 edition

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