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 11th! Start time is 8:00 AM for the marathon and half marathon and 8:30 AM for the 5k. We'll be updating this website regularly with new information, so be sure to check back periodically for up-to-date information.

The Course
Support
The After-Party
Directions / Parking
Packet Pickup
Lodging

The Courses

Half Marathon

START TIME: 8:00 AM

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 is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier!

5K

START TIME: 8:30 AM

Water and aid stations for the 5K will be located near mile 2.

Hilton Head Course Map 2023

PACERS

Nuun hydration products will be available at all course aid stations and at the finish line. Honey Stinger gels will be available at two aid stations on the course as well as at the finish line, and Supernola will be available at the finish line. Water and restrooms will also be available at all aid stations and at the finish line.

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Half Marathon

Will range from 1:30 to 3:00 finish times in the following 10-minute increments: 1:30, 1;40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, 3:00.

Full Marathon

Will range from 3:00 to 5:20 in the following increments: 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:50, 3:55, 4:05, 4:20, 4:35, 4:50, 5:05, 5:20.

GEAR CHECK

Gear check tent will be open at 6:30 AM on race morning.

NUTRITION / AID STATIONS

AWARDS

There will be overall awards for the top 3 Male and Female runners in each distance. Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female in the age ranges 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

2022 Results & Photos

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].

BECOMING A PACER

Have what it takes to be a pacer for the Milwaukee Marathon and want to apply? Click here to submit your application. The submission deadline is November 20, 2018 and selections will be announced on December 1, 2018.

HOW TO FIND PACERS ON RACE DAY

Pace Team Leaders can be found wearing official Milwaukee Marathon “PACER” gear and holding signs indicating their pace. On race day, you can meet Pace Team Leaders in the starting corral prior to the start of the race.

FINDING YOUR PACER

There is no cost or need to pre-register for the pace team, nor is there any obligation to stay with the group you choose. You may surge ahead or drop back as you desire. Running together gives the group a collective energy and enthusiasm that supports and enhances everybody’s race experience.

All of the Pacers are experienced runners and are looking forward to helping pace you towards your race goal.

Marathon Pace Finish Times
3:00:00
3:20:00
3:30:00
3:40:00
4:00:00
4:20:00
4:30:00
4:45:00
5:00:00
5:15:00
5:30:00

Half Marathon Pace Finish Times
1:30:00
1:40:00
1:45:00
1:50:00
1:55:00
2:00:00
2:05:00
2:10:00
2:15:00
2:20:00
2:30:00

For more information about the Pace Team contact Katie at [email protected].

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 - 2:59
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, click the button below.

Apply Now!

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 will close January 20th. 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].

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Course Support

Restrooms, water stations, and medical support will be located through the course. Come back closer to the race for locations of all amenities along your run!

Restrooms
  • Jarvis Creek Park - Start / Finish
  • Crossings Park - Mile 6
  • Honey Horn - Mile 15.5
  • Point Comfort Circle - Mile 20

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 to 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.

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 Brands Beer after their race!

Lowcountry Boil

Brand new for 2023, all runners will be treated to an authentic Lowcountry Boil after the run, provided by Lowcountry Kitchen of Bluffton, SC. Get ready to feast on delicious shrimp, sweet corn, fingerling potatoes, and andouille sausage!

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 to 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.

Looking for a place to stay? We've got you covered! Book your room with one of our three partner hotels to receive exclusive rates reserved for runners in the Milwaukee Marathon for stays on April 4th, 5th, and 6th! Simply click the button below to book your room!

Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
323 E Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202

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The Westin Milwaukee
550 N Van Buren St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Springhill Suites by Milwaukee Marriott
744 Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203

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Packet Pick-up

Thursday, February 9
2:00pm-6:00pm
Directions
Friday, February 10
2:00pm-6:00pm
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*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.

Lodging

Host Hotel / Packet Pickup

Beach House Hilton Head Island

1 South Forest Beach Drive

Click here to book our Special Room Rate for the HH Marathon or call 866-975-1860 and use Group Code HHM.

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Other Area Hotels

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Click here for exclusive pricing or call and reference offer code 0207BFOOTS
130 Shipyard Drive
Phone: 843-842-2400

Hilton Garden Inn
1575 Fording Island Rd
Phone: 843-837-8111

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