Event information
Hilton Head Marathon
Feb 09, 2019
3.0
Where
Bluffton, SC, United States
Start time
08:00
Distances
Marathon
Sub-events
26.2
Marathon
February 09, 2019 Saturday
Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00
MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk
Training Plan
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2.8
Based on 14 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!By: Katie M.
Posted: February 21, 2023
Needs Improvement!
The weather was not great for this race weekend! Rain, rain and rain. No expo, just bib and sweatshirt pickup. It's not that bad that you have to walk 10 minutes to get to the starting line, but when you are trying to avoid large puddles and soaking wet grass. It's not fun to start a marathon with wet shoes and socks. Double loop with half marathons didn't work out well, runners going both directions with one lane to run in. Why have 2 small sections to do a u turn down a dirt path, everyone trying to avoid puddles and other runners. This seemed to be more or a trail run with HWY running. Near the 23 mile mark many faster runners missed the small u turn section due to getting mixed up with the half marathoners. Wished we could have run more of the Island instead of a double loop. Great food and music at the finish. Bummer that the medal had no name or date on it, just the ribbon had the name.
3.0
By: Stephen A.
Posted: February 12, 2018
I wish this was better
My 6th marathon and my parents live there so I was very excited to run on Hilton ahead (have been visiting for years).
I was not surprised of the lack of scenery along the course given I knew the island and was familiar with the course map, although there must be another way to get the miles without so much being on the highway.
The port a potty line was incredibly long and we nearly missed the start given it took 25 minutes to use the restroom prior to the start...
The volunteers along the course was great given the small Marathon and the crowd support was lite but as expected.
At the end of the race it took me a few minutes to find the water.... REALLY?!?... you couldn't have it at the finish line. Fortunately I didn't need it but I didn't even see a medical tent at the end. Also no massages.
Beer at the end was great although it wasn't free.
Given the cost of the race I had higher expectations.
3.0
By: David L.
Posted: March 15, 2016
Management Company Failed!
Signed up electronically, which was easy, but after that it was downhill. Drove 5 hours and took advantage of race day check in only to be told they did not have L or XL shirts despite the fact that I signed up 5 months ahead of time. Organizer said shirts would be mailed in a week or two. Despite three emails to the organizer and a phone call, all of which have gone unanswered, there is no shirt to speak of. Agree with other course comments. The freeway portion needs to be revisited. The portions of the course on bike paths and parks was pleasant. I would not run another race organize by Barefoot Sports. Clearly a makeshift organization.
2.0
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