Race Details
The Hilton Head 5K, Half and Full Marathon starts and finishes at Jarvis Park in the heart of Hilton Head Island on Saturday, February 12th! Start time is 8:00 AM for all three events. We’ll be updating this website regularly with new information, so be sure to check back periodically for up-to-date information.
The Course
Half Marathon
START TIME: 8:00 AM
The Half Marathon course will be very similar to the 2021 event as shown below. Some very slight changes will be made.
Marathon
START TIME: 8:00 AM
The marathon will follow the same course as the Half Marathon for the first half and then continue on the following loop to the finish. This course may change slightly for the 2022 event.
*This course is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier!
Water Stations
| Mile (Approx) | Start Time | Location/Staff |
| 2, 14 | 7:20/Start | Jarvis Creek Park |
| 4, 11, 17 24 | 7:40 | X-Island Parkway |
| 6, 19 | 7:50 | Crossings |
| 7.5 20.5 | 8:00 | Arrow Road bike path |
| 5, 10, 18, 23 | 8:00 | Marshland Lane bike path |
PORT-A-JOHNS ON COURSE
Jarvis Creek by bathrooms
Crossings Park
Marshland Lane
Arrow Rd.
5K
START TIME: 8:00 AM
Water and aid stations for the 5K will be located near mile 2. This course layout may change slightly for the 2022 event.
Elite Runner Perks
If you’ve achieved an exceptionally low finish time at a marathon or half marathon in the past two years, we have a couple of perks for you! The first is a special Elite Runner Corral at the front of the pack to ensure you get a fast start right out of the gate. The second is a fully comped entry to this year’s race!
Male Elite Runner Corral Qualifying Times
MARATHON – 2:27
HALF MARATHON – 1:11
Female Elite Runner Corral Qualifying Times
MARATHON – 3:15
HALF MARATHON – 1:25
Both perks have limited availability and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. If you qualify as an elite runner, please fill out this form.
Standards for both the marathon and half marathon must have been run within 18 months of the race to qualify. Athletes applying for elite complimentary entry will not be included in the Age Group results or awards. They will be categorized in the overall Elite results only. Applications must be submitted no later than 14 days prior to the event. Late entries will not be accommodated. An elite complimentary entry is non-transferable and only applies to the Half Marathon and Marathon distances. Other distances do not qualify.
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].
The After Party
The Hilton Head Marathon doesn’t end at the finish line – the fun continues with an awesome after-party in Jarvis Creek Park!
There will be music, food, drinks, and a craft beer garden! Best of all, registered runners (21+) get two beer tickets to enjoy cold Island Brand beer after their race!
Directions & Parking
There is FREE Parking at Hilton Head Island High School Campus off Highway 278 at Wilborn Rd. Please allow plenty of time to park and walk across Highway 278 to get to the starting area. The walk is a good half mile or so from the school parking lot Jarvis Creek Park. No vehicles will be allowed inside Jarvis Creek Park for any reason.
See the map below for other parking options in the area.
Packet Pick-up
Packet pick-up will be held on Thursday February 10th from 2:00pm – 6:00pm and Friday February 11th from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at Palmetto Running Company Hilton Head Island (28 Shelter Cove Ln #117, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928). Your packet must be picked up at one of these two packet pickup times unless you have your bib mailed to you! Note: Only a registered runner can pick up a race number for another runner.
There will be no race-day signs up allowed at this event and there is no race-day packet pickup*!
Race Swag will not be mailed out after the event.
*Only runners who purchase bib mailing and don't receive their bib in time for the event will be able to pick up their bib on race day. Runners who have their bibs mailed to them will be able to pick up their swag items either before or after the race.
