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Haig Point proudly presents the Daufuskie Island Marathon! 

 

Haig Point presents Tour Daufuskie’s Daufuskie Island Ultra Marathon

The Daufuskie Island Ultra offers three different distances! 13.1, 26.2 - half-marathon, marathon

The course is USATF certified for 13.1, 26.2 miles, 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, Daufuskie Marsh Tacky Society, Tabby Circle overlooking the Atlantic and, the famous "Painted Houses" off Driftwood Cottage lane. Consider making this a weekend getaway runcation so that you may have time to explore this lovely, rustic island.

Food and refreshments are provided free for all registered runners. Food is available to spectators for a small fee. Beer will be available for sale. Live music provided throughout the day. Finisher awards and swag to be determined.

The Daufuskie Marathon has donated the following:

  • The 2023 race raised $550 for the Daufuskie Island Conservancy

  • The 2023 race raised $120 for the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation

  • The 2022 race raised $500 for the Daufuskie Island Conservancy

  • The 2022 race raised $360 for the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation

  • The 2021 race raised $360 for the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation

  • The 2021 race raised $700 for the Daufuskie Island Conservancy

  • The 2020 race raised $360 for the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation

  • The 2020 race raised $750 for the Daufuskie Island Conservancy

  • The 2019 race raised $260 for the Daufuskie Island Conservancy

  • The 2019 race raised $260 for the Daufuskie Marsh Tacky Society

  • The 2019 race raised $360 for Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation

  • The 2018 race raised $500 for Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation

Total donations from race proceeds to date:

  • Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation: $1940

  • Daufuskie Island Conservancy: $2550

  • Daufuskie Island Marsh Tacky Society: $260

 

Schedule of Events

Race Date:
Saturday, January 13, 2024

Last day to change race distance registered for:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Packet Pick Up:

  • 10:00 Am – 6:00 pm, Friday, January 12, 2024
    at 10 Haig Point Ct, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 

  • 6:30 am – 7:40 am, Saturday, January 13, 2024
    at 10 Haig Point, DAUFUSKIE Island, SC  

Race Distances:
13.1 miles, 26.2 miles 

Race Location:
Daufuskie Island, start/finish at Haig Point,
just a short walk from Haig Point Landing

Race Start:
8:30 am: 26.2 miles

9:30 am: 13.1 miles

Race End:
4:30 pm

Awards Ceremony:
13.1 and 26.2 mile races: immediately after the third place 26.2 mile male/female finisher.

Times to be announced.

Photo by Cory Brooks

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 Daufuskie Island Marathon Cancellation Policy

We understand things happen and you may not be able to attend the race. Please see our cancellation policy so you are aware before you decide to register. 

100% refund minus race site fees- We offer insurance with the Daufuskie Island Marathon. We highly recommend this affordable option. 

If you wish to defer to the next year's race we will accept deferrals until October 30.

Race bibs are absolutely non-transferable. 

The Ferry is a separate entity from the race and will not refund ferry fees.