Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC · United States

Half Marathon races near Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

JUL 1

Run · road · Half Marathon

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Pooler GA (29)

Pooler · 47 km away

AUG 1

Run · road · Half Marathon

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (31)

Savannah · 33 km away

SEP 2

Run · road · Half Marathon

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (36)

Savannah · 33 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Johns Island · 80 km away

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

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Run Forrest Run Endurance Fest

RUN FORREST RUN ENDURANCE FEST takes place at 100 Tom Triplett Road in Pooler, Georgia, with a morning start for its fall race-day schedule. The event offers families and newer runners an accessible start with a 1 Mile Fun Run on the road, while the 5K, 10K, and half marathon utilize trail courses. A Memorial Ruck 10K is also included, meaning the event is not restricted to standard running distances. The trail races are clearly marked, and volunteers are stationed along the course to guide participants. The 1 Mile race is designed for children and families, providing medals for all finishers, awards for the top three male and female runners, and a complimentary ice cream scoop for kids from The Ice Cream Stop in Pooler. The longer races include finisher medals, race shirts, and age-group awards. Additionally, 25% of registration proceeds benefit the Effingham Navigators Group, a nonprofit that supports individuals with special needs.

Hilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (45)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Savannah, Georgia running event offering three distances: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The race begins at 8:30 AM near 1850 E Montgomery Cross Road. Parking is available close to the start, and packet pickup is restricted to the 30 minutes before the race. Advance registration via RunSignup is required, as there will be no race-day sign-ups. The course follows an out-and-back path for all distances, structured around repeated segments. The 5K covers the route twice, the 10K four times, and the half marathon six times, all within a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Participants receive finisher medals, and awards are presented. Series points are tallied, and a best costume award is given, aligning with the Gobbler theme more than a typical road race prize structure.

Savannah Southern Half

The Savannah Southern Half starts runners in Forsyth Park and proceeds through Savannah, Georgia. The main event is a half marathon, with a 5K offered concurrently. Taking place in November, the race highlights its Southern locale with routes through oak-lined streets, past Spanish moss, and historic neighborhoods, concluding at Daffin Park. The 5K accommodates strollers, making the day suitable for participants beyond those aiming for a fast half marathon time. The half marathon course crosses the city center, featuring a segment within Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas. Post-race, participants arrive at a festival featuring live music, DJs, dance groups, food vendors, and beverages. The event also fosters a year-round running community through meetups and training programs. Additionally, hotel discounts and complimentary shuttles connect the Finish Festival to downtown, facilitating a race-weekend trip to Savannah.

Bohicket 5k and Half at Seabrook Island

The Bohicket 5K and Half on Seabrook Island is a Lowcountry race in South Carolina, featuring a half marathon, 5K run, 5K walk, and a virtual half marathon option. It takes place regardless of weather and is organized with the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club, Charleston Animal Society, and Charleston Running Club. Proceeds from the race support these organizations. The course offers runners views of sea island marshes, sections near the Atlantic Ocean, and roads lined with historic trees. Wildlife is present; runners might see island deer, various birds, and other native animals. Horses from the equestrian center have been observed running alongside the course from their enclosure. The event started as a 5K and 10K for the Lowcountry running community before expanding to its present 5K and half marathon format. Awards are extensive, covering overall, masters, grandmasters, great grandmasters, age-group, and age-graded categories, accommodating competitive runners, walkers, and local participants.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Pooler, GA (47)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon takes place at Rotary Park in Columbus, Georgia, with all races beginning at 8:00 AM. Participants select from three standard distances. Pre-registration via RunSignup is mandatory; no race-day registration is available. Packet pickup is limited, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes prior to the race. The 5K and 10K follow a paved, shaded out-and-back course, with the 5K completed once and the 10K twice. The half marathon is also an out-and-back, but this route is repeated four times, making it a loop-intensive race where pacing and mental focus are key. The 5K and 10K have a 2-hour time limit, while the half marathon has a 3-hour, 30-minute limit. All finishers get a themed medal. Costumes are welcome, and the top costume prize is sent by mail post-race. The event is part of the US Road Running Race Series.

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (49)

The Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Savannah, GA, is a US Road Running event. It offers 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances starting from 1850 E Montgomery Cross Rd. The race begins at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup is available from 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM. Advance registration on RunSignup is required, as there is no race-day signup. All three distances follow an out-and-back course structure with repeats. 5K participants complete the course twice, 10K participants complete it four times, and half marathoners complete it six times. The course has a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes. Parking is located near the start line, and all finishers will receive medals. A best costume award highlights the holiday theme.

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About Half Marathon races in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Lowcountry Miles On Flat Fast Ground

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC hosts 11 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal on beach sand, shaded paths, and easy coffee loops. Sea Pines Resort and Palmetto Dunes Resort give you hard, flat beach miles that feel made for Z2. Jarvis Creek Park mixes paved and natural trails around the lake, while Sea Pines Forest Preserve has trails that wind through wooded areas and along the marsh. Old Town Bluffton gives you shady, tree-lined streets when you want steady base miles. Hilton Head Run Club does Tuesday track workouts at Hilton Head High School Track and Thursday bridge repeats at Bristol Park. Palmetto Running Company starts group runs in Bluffton and Hilton Head with 3, 5, or 7 mile options. Sea Pines Dolphin Dash 5K and Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K are the anchor beach races.

Locals ride the same flat Lowcountry grid that makes running simple, with bike paths, resort roads, and packed beach sand doing most of the work. Hilton Head Island has over 200 miles of bike paths, so steady base miles are easy without hunting for a route. Bluffton Hilton Head runs 122.5 km on pavement, gains 42 meters, and never gets steeper than a 1.5% maximum gradient. Queens Folly Road gives a clean path toward Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina. Sea Pines Forest Preserve brings the paved and unpaved mix, and Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort has trails around an 11-mile lagoon. Pedal Hilton Head Island is the anchor ride with 62-mile, 40-mile, 30-mile, 20-mile, 10-mile, and 2-mile options. The climbs live in bridge repeats and tiny rollers, because this place is flat.

May, June, July, August, September, and October carry the main outdoor season. Summer puts runners on hard, flat sand early, with beach runs and races like Sea Pines Dolphin Dash 5K and Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K feeling normal here. Locals start early when they want sunrise over the creek and cooler Z2 miles. Winter shifts the routine instead of shutting it down. Hilton Head Run Club keeps group runs moving by email, with track workouts and bridge repeats still in the mix. Palmetto Running Company keeps Bluffton and Hilton Head group runs active. Riders keep the cadence smooth, because the flats stay useful for base miles and intervals.