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Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k

Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k

Skidaway Island Half Marathon offers a scenic Savannah run through an exclusive island neighborhood.

Race Date

Feb 27, 2027

Location

Savannah, GA

Standout69

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Location
Savannah, Georgia
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes
Finishers on record
1,888

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Fast FlatScenic Route

The Experience

The Skidaway Island Half Marathon, now in its fifth year, invites runners to experience the beauty of Savannah, Georgia, on a course usually reserved for residents. This race, typically drawing around 989 finishers, showcases the elegant "jewel" of Skidaway Island, a part of "America's most beautiful city."

Runners will enjoy miles of picturesque scenery, including marsh and riverfront views, glimpses of upscale homes, and the manicured Landings Golf Courses. The course is predominantly open with minimal traffic, offering a peaceful atmosphere punctuated by the occasional golf cart. This USATF-certified, flat, and fast loop course is a prime opportunity for setting personal bests, with minimal elevation changes.

Attracting participants from approximately 35 states, the Skidaway Island Half Marathon provides a unique destination race experience. Post-race, participants can explore Savannah's historic downtown, relax on Tybee Island's beaches, or enjoy the local rivers. The event includes perks like free parking, on-course photos, a high-performance tech shirt, a finisher medal, and a special treat from River Street Sweets.

Race-provided description

Feb 27th 2027 SKIDAWAY ISLAND HALF MARATHON & 5K Sat Feb 28th, 7:30am Start, 8:00am 5k Start Looking for a marathon? Here is Savannah's Only Marathon in 2027 Savannah has been called, "America's most beautiful city" and Skidaway Island is one of its jewels. This is your opportunity to run where most Savannahians only dream if running. It isn't on your everyday tourist website because this course is hosted in the premiere Island Neighborhood; The Landings Association and The Landings Club Run Saturday 27th, at 7:30am in the half marathon. Enjoy beautiful scenery, a quiet and peaceful course hosted by a local race company. About 800 of our runners will participate in the half with 200 more running the 5k. Then enjoy an afternoon in the fabulous Savannah Area. You can tour downtown, hit the beach on Tybee Island or explore the rivers looking for dolphins or fishing.  Other Perks? Free parking near the start lineFree Photos on the course/finish lineFinisher MedalRace Shirt (high performance Tech)1 Year Age Groups with recognition 1-8th placeContinuous awards so you can receive your recognition as soon as you finishA Special finish Treat from River Street Sweets The Course: HALF MAP - 5k Map You will enjoy miles of perfect scenery, amazing marsh and river front views, elegant homes and sneak peaks of the Landings Golf Courses. This is mostly an open course because the traffic is minimal, and you'll likely share the road with a homeowner enjoying their daily golf cart ride. The course is almost entirely paved; generally super flat. It is certified by US Track and Field and can be used as a qualifying time. You can expect green grass, flowers and cool breezes off the marsh. The average temperature has been in the mid 70s by noon. It is small next to the national races so you won't be fighting an crowds for your free parking. The 5k will also enjoy an amazing start line area on the beautiful marsh lands savannah is famous for. Half Marathon Pricing: Starting Price $75

Finishers receive a Finisher Medal, Finisher Shirt and free photo downloads of any pictures we take. YOU MUST BE ON SITE BY 7AM as the road will close 7am to 8:15am 5k Pricing: 8:00am start Starting Price $32

Finishers receive a Finisher Shirt, Finisher 5k medal and free photo downloads of any pictures we take. YOU MUST BE ON SITE BY 7AM as the road will close 7am to 8:15am Landings Homeowners: If you live at the Landings or Modena, thank you for having us, please email us for your 25% discount code. help@savannahraces.net Include your Name and Address on the email.  Safety: We will have the course extensively marked so you can't get lost. Major intersection will be maned by volunteers or Police where traffic control is required. There will be Aid stations every 2 miles, Gatorade twice, with some shade and regular scenic views to give you an excuse to pause.  Packet Pickup Feb 26th 11am to 8pm Location Howe 2 Run. You are required to pick up you packet but a friend or family member can do it for you.  No race day registration.11 Gateway Blvd. South, Suite 54 just off I-95 and easy to access. We also expect to make pickup available all week for locals to help make Friday easier for visitors. Need help with a race day pickup? We can accommodate for those who can't make it Friday just let us know. PARKING: We have limited parking at UGA so we have arranged for a shuttle from a nearby Location. Registrations 801 to 1200 will be required to shuttle to the start line. Details coming soon, but just sign up early and you don't have to worry about it or carpool with a friend who did register early. Other Common Questions: Parking: Free at our start and finish line at the Skidaway Island Ocean Institute. 30 Ocean Science Circle. Pets: Not Allowed Strollers: Allowed  Headphones: Allowed but be advised this is an open course, pay attention and stay to the sides of the road Shirt: Details coming soon  Timing: My Laps Chip Timing system with instant online results to your phone. Access to the Course: The first 2.5 miles and last 2.5 miles are open to the public. To see the rest of the course you will need a landings resident as this is a gated association.    Donations: You can support a 4 different charities plus some local church students going on summer missions trips.  Course Certification: This is a certified half marathon course  Packet Pickup: Locals will be able to pickup Tuesday through Friday at Howe 2 Run Running store 11 Gate way Blvd. S. Friday will have extended hours 11-8pm. Coming from out of town and can't make packet pickup? Let us know and we will make special race day pickup available for you. This option is limited so please notify us when you register if you need this support. Time Restriction: 4 Hour Half Marathon (7:30am to 11:30am). After 4 hours we will begin escorting walkers who have fallen behind the min pace to the North gate corner so you can finish the last 2.5 miles. 5k Runners are limited to 1:15.  Course Certification: Yes, US Track and Field Certified Course. The 5k is not certified. Cancellation: ERS has a 100% no fear registration policy and we will honor any refund request 100% with no questions asked up until feb 1st. Want to transfer your pass? Log in and update the participant information at anytime prior to feb 1st. After feb1st we will allow you to transfer your pass to another runner or defer to 2028. Deferrals/Transfers are for the 2 year only and can not be but can be used at any ERS hosted event.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, February 27, 2027

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, 31411

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Lake River, Urban

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

GA25015WC · Skidaway Island Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Course Map

2 other maps for this race

Quality Score

Standout69
Methodology
Heritage10/20

5 years running

Size15/15

~989 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty11/20

11% returning runners

Course & details12/15

USATF certified · 5 timing sources

National draw9/10

runners from 35 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:12:31

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

53°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

69%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 1,888 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

1,888

Median time

2:10:34

Latest turnout

503

States

47

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:104:25

Turnout by year

20162026

'16'23'24'25'26
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k?

The Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k is held on Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.

Where does the Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k take place?

It takes place in Savannah, Georgia.

What distances does the Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles.

Is the Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k course flat and good for a PR?

The Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.

How many people run the Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k?

HalfRuns has finish records for 1,888 runners who have completed the Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k.

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