Kiawah Island Marathon - Race Reviews

This race has negative and positives. Negatives 1st - The parking was horrible. Probably 75-90% of the runners came from off the island. Way too many cars trying to come in the only entrance. Possible solution, open up the other 2 lanes to have four lanes coming in, but don't squeeze them down to one lane. - 2nd negative... the start, never saw such a mess!!! - 3rd negative.. you can't run out of water and Gatorade out on the course at the stops. Went 3 miles without either. - 4th negative... never run out of medals... PERIOD!!! The Kiawah Island marathon committee has to ask themselves... HAVE WE OUTGROWN THIS LOCATION??? Now the positives... - It was a great course. Beautiful scenery!! - Good fan support (where applicable). - Expo... good size for this size of marathon. - The volunteers were very helpful and friendly. The volunteers out on the course were awesome also. - The post meal... the BEST I've had in all my marathoning. With all this being said... we did have a great experience!! Please work on the negatives!!!!!

I had wanted to run this marathon for some time as I find this area quite beautiful, however I was disappointed to find that much of course felt like running through suburbs with little natural scenery or views. In addition, I guess the island is small because the course had more turns and curlicues than a Candy Land board. There were several overlapping segments, making for an oddly repetitive monotonous experience. The organization was not great: very crowded bib pickup and the start felt chaotic. The race started with several minutes delay as there were a few buses still trying to get on the island. I stayed at the resort thinking that I could walk to the start, however, I didn't quite do my homework. Turns out I had to take the 15-20min shuttle the morning of. On return, there was quite a long wait for shuttle again which I hadn't expected for a smaller race. There were also long lines for food and drink as I think this race is catered more to the overwhelming majority of 1/2 marathoners and spectators. I value smaller races because the logistics are simple and the course more interesting than big city races but that was not the case with Kiawah.

This group knows how to make all runners feel special. The organization is top notch. The course is beautiful.

After reading many reviews, we chose to stay on the island for this race. We found a super Airbnb that was convenient to everything (about 2 miles from the start line). I was a little concerned about the course since I struggled to follow the map and many had mentioned the number of turns; however, on race day there were volunteers at every turn to direct runners as well as excellent markings. As with many races, there are a lot more half-marathoners - you can get pretty hemmed in the first 6 miles with the whole crowd. Once you break away from the half marathoners, it is pleasant with plenty of space. Spectators are light because the race is on the island, which is a gated resort community. In addition, most roads are closed ... your support team can rent bikes, though. The island interior boasts a coastal forest filled with majestic birds, Spanish moss, and lots of shade from the giant trees. There are few views of the ocean, but if you stay on the island, most places are within a block or two of the beach. The day after the marathon, we took a stroll along the beach listening to the surf. Truly magical. Bottom line, this is a super well-organized race in a stunningly beautiful place. Great post-race party, and lots of resort amenities.

Course is flat and beautiful. Multiple turns after mile 16 sort of have a maze-like feeling. Well-organized. Nice shirt + medal. Excellent food at finish. Need to secure accommodations well in advance due to location.

This was my 60th marathon and quite possibly the best organized race I've run. Outstanding organization, well marked course, pancake flat, spectacular scenery, great food at the finish line, awesome medal, outstanding live bands on the course, phenomenal volunteers, absolutely an AWESOME job Kiawah!!!

First, hats off to the owners and operators of Kiawah Island for hosting a marathon event where we could choose to participate and are given access to the Island. There is only one way, one road to get on to the Island, and there is a security check-point all cars have to go through. I likened this resort Island somewhat it to SunRiver, Oregon, a resort community that hosts the Pacific Crest Marathon, near Bend, Oregon. There were about 1100 marathon runners, and a lot more half-marathoners. There were lots of people there, and there were a lot of volunteers too that made this happen. They had registration & check-in going on around the Charleston area during the week, and that probably helped relieve chaos on Friday afternoon. To get from Charleston to Kiawah Island, you have to drive across Johns Island too, and it is a long drive; maybe 27 miles, depending on where in Charleston you are starting from. Then you need to get a pass before coming onto the Island, so you can get through the security check-point. When you get the pass, they tell you, if you are not staying on the Island, that they want you to park in a large parking area off the Island, then ride a shuttle bus to the starting area. Once on the Island and through security, it is perhaps 4 miles to the East Beach Conference Center. Check-in was held there, the start and finish line are there, and there is very limited parking. They had a small expo, were collecting canned goods for needy folks, and were handing out bibs and T-shirts. There was food available for purchase too, like dinner. Because there were so many folks and only one road on and off the Island, there was an enormous traffic jam early Saturday morning. In my 117 marathons, the Tucson Marathon is the only other marathon I can remember that created a traffic jam on race day morning - that race also using shuttle buses to move people from a parking area to that starting line. If you are thinking about this race for next year - or beyond - start out extra early Saturday morning. There was an absolutely enormous sized field off the Island they used for parking, and tour buses were lined up to shuttle runners on to the Island. Once parking was accomplished, it went more smoothly. But there were lines of people at the buses too, because they only filled one bus at a time. At the starting area, they had bag-drop for warm up clothes. That was good because it was about 50 degrees F before sunrise; warmed to the mid 60's by late morning, I think. They had corrals set up for the start. Of course the faster runners get to be closer to the timing mat (which isn't fair, but such is life). It took several minutes to move all the runners across the mats. The half and full marathoners stayed together until about mile post 5. Until reaching that point, you were always running with other people near-by. After the split, marathoners were far and few between, as they say. While on the course, I never had a mental picture of where I was on the Island. I looked at the map before, but it did not help me have a mental image of where I was during the event. But the course was extremely well marked, and there were course marshals and law enforcement personnel at critical spots to guide the runners. That was good because a couple of times I was looking at the scenery and was not paying close attention to signs and arrows, and would have missed a turn without a verbal cue from a volunteer. I did not see much of the Island, except what I saw while on the course. But there were palm trees gracing the landscape, and the homes were ridiculously large and magnificent; just awe-inspiring. And there were numerous small bodies of water - like ponds - with warning signs to not get into the water because of the alligators. I saw what looked like an alligator in one of the ponds, with just it's eyes above the water-line. But I could not tell for certain because it was a distance away. I did not see any alligators out of the water, which might have been a cause for concern. There were adequate aid/hydration stations throughout the course. I think every station had water and Gatorade. Many had orange slices; some had pretzels (good choices!) and one lady was handing out donut holes. And they were really good too. At least one station later in the course had run out of any carb snacks to hand out. That was unfortunate, but they were doing the best that they could. This course did not have any gels being handed out; I did not know that ahead of time. Typically race organizations have some variety of gels being handed out. But one neighbor did have a handful of her own personal stash of gels that she was handing out from her driveway. I was obliged to have one; for this particular race, I did not bring any of my own carb snacks, and I could feel it toward the end of the race, so the one gel I did have was precious. At the finish line they had some kind of cold pasta salad which was good. There were orange slices, cookies, and brownies. Hot coffee was available, and I think some were getting beer too. I think there were some other food choices too, but it escapes my mind right now. In any case, we were well taken care of. I really recommend this race. It is stunningly beautiful, you get to be a guest on a private island, the landscape is almost like a jungle with homes tucked in between the trees, it is flat as a pancake, it is all paved, and though guests, we were treated well by the Island people.

This course is the flattest I've ever run. There are a lot of turns, and it is tough to get to tangents with large crowds at the beginning. You might get an extra 0.2 or 0.3 miles. There is room for a lot of people inside the conference center before the race if it is cold or raining. Post race has non-standard fare. Couscous salad and chickpea salad and a soup were options. As well as bananas, orange slices, brownies, and beer. Pretty nice to sit down and eat after the race.

Very flat and fast course and beautiful place. Change of scenery including spectacular marshland views from bridges, golf course views, and views of some amazing homes. Very brief view of the ocean, which was disappointing. Half marathon is like 3x the size of the marathon and runs together for 5+ miles, which was a nuisance - should be separated in the future. Parking is off island and the busses ran perfectly, but we waited for almost an hour in a traffic jam waiting to get in to the lot, and almost missed the start (I'm sure a fair number of folks DID miss the start). Somehow Kiawah figures out how to get 40,000 people onto that island for the PGA; the marathon organizers need to talk to the golf folks. Good race but unless they fix the parking situation, I'm not sure I'd do it again.

Maybe one of the most beautiful courses overall. While some people won't like the numerous turns, I think it allowed for taking in all the beauty the area has to offer. The turns were all marked and monitored expertly so no chance of going wrong. About the flattest course you will find so many PR's. While it started out very cold there were inside protection if desired and once the race got going it felt very good. I liked the 8am start time. One item I could complain was the aid stations in that it was advertised water first and gatorade next. However, in most cases it was all mixed up and runners had to inquire or stop and look in the cups to get what they wanted creating confusion. One table had the great idea in the gatorade people had yellow bibs and the water no bibs. A fantastic idea that might be taken on at other races-either bibs of colored t-shirts. The other complaint is that I paid quite a bit to stay on island at Mariner's Way where a close shuttle stop would take you to the start. The shuttle picked you up all right, however the drop off was further away from the start than the Mariner shuttle stop was. It was closer to walk from my place to the start than the walk to the start from the shuttle drop off point. It was very cold so it was disturbing to those affected. Having the beach close by to stroll on was nice to hang out on before and after the race. I thought about a post race dunk in the cold water but chickened out. I enjoyed this one but would stay off island where hotels were cheaper and an adequate selection of restaurants at reasonable prices are available. Due to seclusion of the resort and being winter, spectators were minimal, but quite a few people rode bikes on the bike trail alongside the runners which was different. I liked that the packet pickup and the race start is at the same location. It ensures you know the layout and how to go which made things smoother as it did here.

This was my first trip to South Carolina and I loved it. We stayed on the island at the resort. Though pricey, we were able to walk 400 yds to the start line in the morning only 20 minutes before the start. Race day was a little warm but the course has lots of shade. The course is absolutely board flat. As a result, I had my best time in a number of years and only slightly off my pr set 7 years ago... Highly recommend this race.

Top 10 Reasons to Run Kiawah 10) Runners aren't usually an extravagant bunch but if you are willing to splurge, The Sanctuary is an ideal spot to stay - yards from the expo, finish and start lines. 9) Again, if you are willing to splurge and a golfer, a bucket list experience is playing the Ocean Course - I had it to myself on the morning before the marathon! 8) Brilliant sunrises. 7) Brilliant sunsets. 6) A family experience all around but made especially so by the organizers (e.g. the Friday evening Glow Run on the beach). 5) Christmas decorations at The Sanctuary. 4) Plenty of restaurant options on-island. 3) This was my 50th marathon and probably the flattest - this makes up (in part) for those terrible out and backs. 2) Beautiful course 1) Makes a wonderful weekend getaway!!

It was unseasonably hot but the 2015 Kiawah Marathon proved to be a PR effort for me. I've done the half marathon here before but this was my first Kiawah full. If you run, book on-island accommodations - I recommend VRBO or airbnb. Wife & I + a couple friends split a 2BR condo that was steps to beach and start/finish for half the price of off-island hotel. Although I did hear good things about the Andell Inn and FreshFields Village was charming. Anyway, the race itself... PROS: -Well organized on race day & at expo (smaller expo but it's got what you need) -Plenty of porta jons -BEAUTIFUL course... a few long out & backs but between the marshes, ponds, and fabulous architecture there is plenty of scenery -Lots of shade (valuable with temps in the high 70s this year) -Well maintained & flat roads CONS: -Not many spectators, but those that are out are enthusiastic and supportive -The last 4-5 miles are quiet and monotonous, making for a difficult push to the finish -This is not necessarily part of Kiawah, but my pacer (3:45) went out waaaay too fast. Ended up overtaking him mile 18 as he had hit a wall. Glad I stopped trying to keep up around mile 6. If anything, the pacer should go out easy and ramp up, but again this isn't really a beef with the Kiawah organizers. Overall this is a great option for 50 states, a beautiful destination race, or a PR (or all 3) - take a couple extra days to enjoy the low country.

This was my first half-marathon and didn't really know what to expect going into it. We got to Kiawah the night before, and woke up early to get our race packet. Everything was extremely organized and we did not have to wait for anything. The race itself was a lot of fun. The scenery was amazing and the spectators were great. Every time I would feel like slowing down there would be a spectator cheering me on that helped a ton! Post race party was great as well, and the food was delicious (especially the soup)! Overall, I couldn't have been more pleased with my first race and would recommend this race to anyone!

This was my 7th marathon and I had a pretty rough race. The weather ended up being so warm (of course you all can't control that) so it was a difficult race for me. Yes, the course was scenic but seeing billion dollar houses and the same trees and marshes over and over again became very boring. The five or six turn arounds were brutal... Down and back multiple times became something I absolutely dreaded... So hard to see people flying by you so many times lol. The last mile on the trail was the best part of the race- a shaded trail and you could hear the music and crowds through the woods- that helped me motivate my butt to the finish line! Loved the free beer at the end but the food was less than desirable - not sure about other runners but I crave something less than healthy at the end of 26.2 miles! The shirts ran super, super small and I'm normally a medium, but I have requested to be sent an x- large via mail so keep that in mind. If spectators/ families don't have bikes then they can't get to you at multiple points so that was disappointing ;( to only see my family at beginning and end. Overall the worst time I have posted in a marathon but I also had some feet problems leading up to the race - so between that, the heat, and the repetitive nature of the course, it was a difficult race for me and won't do again.

Everything about this race is excellent, from the early registration fee ($55), convention center open to wait for start when cold weather, medals, shirt, post race food and beer, transportation to start of race, fun great course, etc. I will be back again next year for my 4th Kiawah Marathon

This was my first marathon and I thought it was an overall amazing race! The island is absolutely beautiful. We stayed on the resort (which I would highly recommend) and found a villa that slept 6 adults for $110/night within a 10 minute walk to the start line. The course was GORGEOUS - tons of marsh views and beatiful wooded areas, which was a nice change of pace from the typical city race. The resort provided shuttles for spectators, allowing my husband to see me at mile 10, 12, 16, 20, and get back to the finish in time. The race swag was also top notch - gender specific long sleeved tech shirts, nice medal, and awesome post-race buffet for runners, which included two pasta salads, tabouleh, bean soup, cornbread, brownies, and free beer! Plus there's tons to do and see on the island.

I am coming back to run this run for a 2nd time and just learned about a new HOTEL located a few minutes from the race start that I wanted to share with all runners - since I remember the long line of cars coming down from Charleston last year, this place will save me some time. I have reserved a room at the ANDELL INN Marriott - www.andellinn.com - hope to see you all at the start on time this year.

I am pursuing the 50 states and chose this race for my SC marathon. I was a little apprehensive based on past reviews, but I was very pleased with the marathon experience overall. I highly recommend staying on the island. A lot of people have mentioned it's expensive to stay on the island; however, if you rent a villa and split it with several people it's incredibly affordable and probably cheaper than a hotel that is far away. The villa we stayed in was incredibly nice and had all of the amenities we needed and more. And I booked early enough to get one that was walking distance to the start/finish. We stayed for 3 nights and toured Charleston most of the days. Pros: -supportive of slower participants with a 7 hour time limit -nice tech shirt and medal -beautiful scenery -roped off finish area -great communication before the race -nice finish area with food tent and music -enjoyed running on the bike path towards the end -mile markers every mile and plenty of clocks on the course -lots of out and back sections where you could see other runners and cheer them on -really cool race statistics were sent to you in an email (i.e. how many people you passed in the last 10k) -plenty of porta-potties -resort very nice and we enjoyed the nature center Cons: -some water stations were self-serve for slower participants -very crowded until mile 11-ish when half marathoners broke off -traffic was very congested near registration the day before the race. Resort needs to communicate with police to allow villa guests to get to their unit. They had blocked off the road which leads to registration (which also lead to our villa). This also happened on race day. -not much of an expo if you need that sort of thing, but it didn't bother me and there was enough there if you forgot something Overall this was a great marathon that I turned into a small vacation with my parents. It was probably the flattest marathon I've ever run (out of 29 run). The weather can vary a lot in December in SC so be prepared. We had weather in the 60s with high humidity. We got a pizza from the Market the night before the race because the dinner they were offering was expensive and didn't seem to have enough carb options. Your dining options on the island are very limited. I recommend this race and suggest you make it into a long weekend if you can.

1)They changed the medal this year and it looks great!! 2) Eventhough we are on an island, there is no way to get close to the ocean. That is more the way the island is set up than a fault of the course. 3) I enjoyed changing from asphault roads, to bike paths, to wooden bridges. 4) I stayed off the island. The closest hotel is 45 minutes away. The shutles from a central parking lot worked well. I had plenty of time to use the porta potties without waiting in line. It was easy to catch the shuttle back to my car after the finish. 5) I enjoyed the post-race food. The bean soup, pasta salads, quinoa salad, and brownies were a nice change from bagels and potato chips. 6) The race course is along neighborhoods. You see mostly houses and people don't watch from their lawns and cheer. You do get to see part of the ocean course golf course which is nice. 7) There was plenty of water/gatoraide stations. 8) If you stay off the island, there is no way to get back to the hotel for a late check-out with the shuttles and the drive back unless you are a super fast runner. I new that prior, and the informative people at the expo told me I could shower at one of the golf course locker rooms. The only negative, is it is almost a mile walk from the finish line and the path to get there can be confusing. The plus is that the shower was nice with luxery soap and shampoos. But then you have to walk back a mile to the finish line again. I would stay on the island if I did this race again. 9) If you are a golfer, the $125 special at the Kiawah Ocean course (the #4 ranked public course in the US and site of the 2012 PGA Championship) is a fantastic deal. I golfed on Thursday to get a 24 hour rest day before the marathon and had a fantastic time!!!

Well organized expo and race, with very friendly and enthusiastic volunteers and Kiawah Island staff. Overall a top-notch experience (my 4th marathon). Completely disagree with some of the previous commenters who said this was a boring course. Course was super flat and beautiful, winding around the island, under beautiful oak and maple and pine trees, and passing by wide open marsh vistas or little brackish ponds. It did double back on itself several times (it's a relatively small island), and there were a couple of tight turn-arounds, but overall those weren't a big deal (I ran a 3:05:59, a PR by over 5 mins), and the beauty of the course was well worth it (even parts of the course that ran through neighberhoods were beautiful relative to your typical race). And the weather was great (if a tiny bit on the humid side). Would highly recommend staying on the island to avoid any of the headaches that some of the previous posters have listed. We stayed at the Golf Resort, in East Beach, and were a 0.2 mile walk from the start line. Shuttles available within 10 to 15 mins that will show up at your doorstep and take you anywhere you want to go on the island. And you have the ocean right there. Highly recommend this race as a SC destination race, or as a flat fast race for those looking for a PR.

As a first timer, I had read all comments but went in with an open mind and was amazed. This is the probably the best organized event (pre & post race) I have partaken in. The expo was small and cozy, the course is different and yes I liked seeing fellow runners on the out and back sections. Meeting fellow runners after the race was rather special - I enjoyed the camaraderie. Due to the location of the course, crowd support is on the thin side but those around were cheering and clapping us along. Try it once, you might be surprised.

This was my first marathon and I do have to admit that I was apprehensive going in due to past comments I have read/heard about Kiawah. I was very pleased with the whole race and would definitely run it again! The course was beautiful, although spectators were few and far between. I did hear that the spectator shuttle was a little confusing, but that is to be expected with such a small island and large course (road closures, etc.). The race was very well organized, the medals were beautiful (much better than year's past I heard) and the post race celebration was fun! I would definitely recommend this race if you are looking for a small race with a good Southern small town feel!

we came for the third time and will come again, Kiawah is always a winner. pricey compared to smaller races, but you do get what you pay for. packet pickup, bag drop-off, security, course markings, aid stations, volunteers and all amenities are exceptional. the feast at the finish, as well. maybe one request to the RD, start the half earlier than the full marathon to avoid crowds! other than that, excellent race for a first marathon or a PR. weather was exceptional as well, all of that adds to the pleasure of running on the island and enjoying the Charleston area, an unforgettable time!

There are some negative reviews on this site (boring course, finisher's medal, organization) but I found this to be a very well organized event with one of the better post-race parties and a superb online results page. Not sure if 2013 was just so much better than previous years or not but I can't find anything bad to say about the 2013 experience. the course is flat as a pancake, and the 'scenery' is way better than average. the turnarounds are not 'sharp' so no time loss on those and you get to see your competitors at least 5 times over the course. certainly recommending this race!

Lodging and Getting There I stayed in Charleston, about a 45 minute drive and then a 30 minute bus ride to the island. Bus transportation efficient but takes time to fill the bus up then a 10 minute ride to the island. The web site looks like more of a advertisement for rentals on the island than for the marathon. Course For such a nice area it is a horrible course. Is has about 5 180 degree turns and boring. Basically run up and down residential streets. Not sure how could be so close to the water but rarely see it. On the plus side, it is flat. They had more pace groups than most marathons. The 3:45 pace group was spot on and entertaining. Medal Of the 25 + marathons I have run, the medal was about the worst I have ever received. It is a cheap, small, thin little disk (can't read the writing on the disk) on a thin Christmas like ribbon. After Race After race food and set-up was above average. Inside a convention center that was air conditioned Summary It is one of the few marathons I have run that I would not recommend.

I rarely ever do reviews..especially poor ones but here goes. Getting there is complicated at best...have to be there 2 hrs early to catch the bus and lots of waiting in traffic. The course was very boring for the 1/2 marathoners and even more so for the full as you run the same course twice. You run through neighborhood streets. No ocean views. The second have of the run is on a golf path? At best; thus very narrow and crowded. On the other hand the weather was great for December...just find some really good music to keep you going.

My expectations were high in that this would be a beautiful marathon along the ocean.... Pros: + weather warm (near 70) and windy + course was shaded by the large trees + lots of great volunteers - friendly + flat course + well organized + course was pretty (trees & nice homes) Cons: - course a little boring (little variation - the whole thing was run on neighborhood streets) - didn't see ocean or beach at all - medal and ribbon were the worst I've ever received - embarrassing really - course too narrow miles 7-11 or so We stayed in Charleston (great city) about a 40 minute drive down (allow for at least 1 hour on race day) - we left our downtown hotel around 5:15 and made it to the shuttle area by 6:10am...shuttles were fine for us....overall if you're looking for a fast time - go for it.....

This was my first marathon in several years so I chose a flat course. The island is beautiful and mostly shady. The crowds were not overwhelming but they were enthusiastic and encouraging. The pre-race pasta dinner was great and I liked that post-race we had a sit-down full meal indoors. I stayed on the island which was I recommend. There was a shuttle to the start from my villa and also a return after the race. Very convenient. It was a wonderful experience. Complaints - they ran out of premium beer at the post race party and I am a beer snob so this irked me. I haven't decided if I like the 'medal' or not. It is certainly different. My wife is using it as a suncatcher in one of our windows.

Did the 2012 half marathon. The weather was perfect - great time of year for this event. The course was through various neighbourhoods - very flat which is awesome. We enjoyed the run and got our best time ever. It was disappointing however that the organizers decided to go cheap. Event tote bags were not provided (in an effort to be environmentally conscious) but they were for sale (in an effort to be revenue conscious). The finisher medals were not secured with ribbon made from cloth or similar material, but with 'present wrapping' ribbon (very cheap). There was only gatorade made from powder at the finish line - no bananas, oranges, bagels, granola bars, yogurt, etc... that you would find at other events. To get anything to eat you had to find the after party and stand in line - not cool after you've just run 13+ miles.

What a great run! Kiawah is absolutely beautiful and I totally enjoyed the island. The run was fast and flat from start to finish. Start was a little congested with a lot of walkers clogging the first mile or so. With the narrow road, it presented a bit of a challenge getting past people but I wanted to run the first mile with my girlfriend who was running the half. Our fault for starting so far back in the pack. Tons of water stations and friendly people. God bless the folks in Kiawah. The run was good overall. If there was one thing that could have made it better, it would be more of a straight run. There was a lot of roads where we went down a street and back that made it a little difficult, but overall I was cool with that.

I picked this race looking for a BQ and to play some golf with my dad. Talking with a local, this was the best weather we could hope for (54, no wind, 95% hum). They've had really high winds in previous years. Humidity wasn't a factor with the lower temps. The only small hills were on the 1st and last miles. I actually liked having all the turnarounds, because otherwise I never saw anyone. The island seemed empty, so don't expect throngs of cheering people. Post race was the best experience I've had at a race. If you are going to golf, do it before the race. Very painful after.

We stayed on Folly because it's 'our beach'. The shuttle parking was fine, but it was slow getting into the lot. I'm glad we didn't leave much later. The course is beautiful, but monotonous. South Carolina potentially has perfect running weather in early December and 2012 was not an exception. Small crowds, long gap in water between 20 and 23 was a bummer.

This was my 28th marathon and it rates as one of the best courses yet. That said, the medal was cheap and like a Christmas ornament and the post race meal was barely edible. Loved the scenery and the incredible amount of lovely women who ran the race. I would recommend it for anyone from a first timer to a serious runner looking for a Boston time.

Flat, fast course, pretty well-organized, good logistics, beautiful location, good weather. The start was very crowed and not especially well organized, and the final 8 miles or so marathoners had to weave past 1/2 marathon walkers on the narrow bike path.

Last Saturday, I just completed my 19th consecutive year of running the Kiawah Half Marathon. What great weather in such a beautiful place.

Well organized, definitely try to stay on the island. Very flat but very monotonous if you are used to coastal scenery. The 2012 medal was like a cheap Christmas ornament...come on guys, you can do better