The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Daufuskie Island, South Carolina
- Price $112.30 - $133.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half, taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Just a scenic 30-minute ferry ride from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, this spectacular event will be hosted in the beautiful Haig Point community on Daufuskie Island. Runners can choose between a full marathon or a half marathon, both offering stunning views as they traverse through picturesque landscapes, including scenic routes along the beach and charming local roads.
Participants will kick off their day with a warm welcome featuring coffee, cinnamon rolls, and lively entertainment to energize them for the race. Post-race festivities include a catered picnic lunch, refreshing beverages, and the chance to celebrate with family and friends while enjoying live music. Each runner will also receive high-end swag and a unique finishing medal, which can be personalized by local artist Jacy on-site. Don’t miss out on this all-inclusive running adventure! For more details and to plan your participation, visit www.daufuskieislandmarathon.com.
Participants will kick off their day with a warm welcome featuring coffee, cinnamon rolls, and lively entertainment to energize them for the race. Post-race festivities include a catered picnic lunch, refreshing beverages, and the chance to celebrate with family and friends while enjoying live music. Each runner will also receive high-end swag and a unique finishing medal, which can be personalized by local artist Jacy on-site. Don’t miss out on this all-inclusive running adventure! For more details and to plan your participation, visit www.daufuskieislandmarathon.com.
Organiser's Description
Just a 30-minute ferry ride off Hilton Head Island, SC lies Daufuskie Island. Haig Point, a private residential community on Daufuskie, hosts this ultimate event consisting of a half marathon or full marathon. This event is produced and owned by RUN 4 A REASON LLC/ ROUGH RUNNERS R4R INC.
Runners will experience the all-inclusive running event, as soon as they step onto the island. The runners will be greeted with a morning cup of coffee, cinnamon rolls, and hyped entertainment to get you ready to run. Race through Haig Point, to Freeport, onto Church Rd, and then back into Haig Point along the beach. After your race, a catered picnic lunch and an assortment of beverages await youincluding a cool beer provided youre of legal drinking age. Additionally, each runner will receive high end swag and a finishing medal to commemorate your accomplishment. Take your medal to Jacy, a local artist, and she will engrave your finishing time while enjoying the after party. Chow down and listen to live entertainment with family and friends while you recover and enjoy your accomplishment.
Packet Pick Up.
Friday January 16th, 2026
10AM-6:00PM. PALMETTO RUNNING COMPANY 28 SHELTER COVE LANE, SUITE 117, HILTON HEAD, SC 29928
Visit our website www.daufuskieislandmarathon.com [http://www.daufuskieislandmarathon.com] for complete information and logistics.
A ferry pass Daufuskie Island is NOT included in the registration.
See here for ferry pass tickets. https://haig-point-club-and-community-association-2.square.site/ We suggest waiting till January to purchase.
Runners will experience the all-inclusive running event, as soon as they step onto the island. The runners will be greeted with a morning cup of coffee, cinnamon rolls, and hyped entertainment to get you ready to run. Race through Haig Point, to Freeport, onto Church Rd, and then back into Haig Point along the beach. After your race, a catered picnic lunch and an assortment of beverages await youincluding a cool beer provided youre of legal drinking age. Additionally, each runner will receive high end swag and a finishing medal to commemorate your accomplishment. Take your medal to Jacy, a local artist, and she will engrave your finishing time while enjoying the after party. Chow down and listen to live entertainment with family and friends while you recover and enjoy your accomplishment.
Packet Pick Up.
Friday January 16th, 2026
10AM-6:00PM. PALMETTO RUNNING COMPANY 28 SHELTER COVE LANE, SUITE 117, HILTON HEAD, SC 29928
Visit our website www.daufuskieislandmarathon.com [http://www.daufuskieislandmarathon.com] for complete information and logistics.
A ferry pass Daufuskie Island is NOT included in the registration.
See here for ferry pass tickets. https://haig-point-club-and-community-association-2.square.site/ We suggest waiting till January to purchase.
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $8.50 Fee & Race Swag
Sat 17th January 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$133.50
OPENS SOONDaufuskie Island Marathon presented by Haig Point This race experience is a USATF certified course for 13.1 and 26.2 making it a qualifier for other marathons nation-wide. The course follows many of the highlights of Daufuskie Island such as Haig Point Lighthouse, Freeport, Historical Society, Tabby Circle, and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Consider making this a weekend getaway runcation so that you may have time to explore this lovely, rustic island. Food, refreshments, medal engraving, and race photos are included in your registration. Food and beverage is also available to spectators for a small fee. Finisher medals to each finisher. Race swag will be announced The beneficiary of 2026 race will be the Daufuskie Island Conservancy, Haig Point Foundation, and Daufuskie island Historical Society. -
1/2 Marathon
Incl. $7.30 Fee & Race Swag Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$112.30
OPENS SOONDaufuskie Island Marathon presented by Haig Point This race experience is a USATF certified course for 13.1 and 26.2 making it a qualifier for other marathons nation-wide. The course follows many of the highlights of Daufuskie Island such as Haig Point Lighthouse, Freeport, Historical Society, Tabby Circle and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Consider making this a weekend getaway runcation so that you may have time to explore this lovely, rustic island. Food, refreshments, medal engraving, and race photos are included in your registration. Food and beverage is also available to spectators for a small fee. Finisher medals are presented to each finisher. Race swag will be announced The beneficiary of 2026 race will be the Daufuskie Island Conservancy, Haig Point Foundation, and Daufuskie Island Historical Society.
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