The Daufuskie Island Marathon offers two different distances! The 13.1 (half marathon) and 26.2 (marathon) distance.

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 and along Atlantic Ocean. Consider making this a weekend getaway so that you may have time to explore this lovely, rustic island.

Food and refreshments are provided at no cost for all registered runners. Food and alcoholic beverages are available to spectators for a small fee. Live music provided for a period during the day. There are finisher medals for every finisher. Top overall 3 female and 3 male awards provided, including 10 year 1st place awards will also be recognized.

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