The Hilton Head Running Company looks forward to producing another awesome running experience on Hilton Head Island. There are 2 events to choose from – the Half Marathon (13.1mi) and the Quarter Marathon (6.55mi). The course showcases Hilton Head’s beauty, we’ve got the bling-bling, and mother nature is bringing the …
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The Hilton Head Running Company looks forward to producing another awesome running experience on Hilton Head Island. There are 2 events to choose from – the Half Marathon (13.1mi) and the Quarter Marathon (6.55mi). The course showcases Hilton Head’s beauty, we’ve got the bling-bling, and mother nature is bringing the perfect running weather in November.
And, after you have a running good time – you’ll be served an awesome breakfast at Carolina Coffee & Crumbs (the Island’s favorite local coffee and breakfast spot)! It’ll all be waiting for you here at the Hilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon.
Starting and finishing at the new LowCountry Celebration Park, the race course takes you through the S Forest Beach and N Forest Beach neighborhoods, utilizing the leisure paths and hidden roads. Its flat, fast, and abundantly scenic! This is a “locals” course – taking you along the paths that we run regularly because it’s just awesome!
**NOTE** This is NOT a closed course. Runners are required to follow all pedestrian traffic laws. There will be Sheriff’s Deputies at high traffic intersections to ensure safety.
This event benefits the Hilton Head Sandbox Children’s Museum – an awesome local non-profit that provides ALL children the opportunity to Learn to Play and Play to Learn.
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Crushed by heat and humidity
The race started at 8 a.m., the same day as daylight savings time, so essentially at 9 a.m. That is too late to start a half marathon! The heat and … MORE
The race started at 8 a.m., the same day as daylight savings time, so essentially at 9 a.m. That is too late to start a half marathon! The heat and humidity definitely impacted the difficulty.
The race is a double loop on roads and very poorly maintained sidewalks. Unfortunately, one is not exposed to the beauty of Hilton Head in this race. I felt like I was on a trail run in many spots. Aid stations were well spaced, and volunteers were supportive. My favorite support signs were spotted in this race.
Packet pickup is low-key. This is a small, locally supported race—the type that I usually love.
However, this is my least favorite half, and I have no desire to run it again.
Low Key
Flat. By colignybeach and sea pines. Low key. Not a lot of runners. Not a lot of fluff, just enough to get started and finish smoothly. Lots of water stations. … MORE
Flat. By colignybeach and sea pines.
Low key. Not a lot of runners.
Not a lot of fluff, just enough to get started and finish smoothly.
Lots of water stations.
Not a lot of traffic so roads not being closed wasn’t an issue. The volunteers and police did a good job making sure we were safe.
It starts at the kids park, so great for families as they wait. We also pass the park a few times so gives many opportunities for cheering without having to go to a special area.
Only thing i didn’t like but wasn’t a big deal is that they did small water bottles at the stations and didn’t open them, so when you’re cold and have gloves on, it’s not a quick sip, throw and go.
Would definitely do it again! The director seemed very nice.