Save the Light Half Marathon
Race Date
Feb 7, 2026
Location
Folly Beach, SC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Location
- Folly Beach, South Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 5,796
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
SC19003DW
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8223 years running
~264 finishers a year
growing or steady
14% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources
runners from 24 states
winner 1:17:55
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
81%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 5,796 finishers actually crossed the line across 23 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
5,796
Median time
2:06:29
Latest turnout
309
States
46
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Save the Light Half Marathon?
The Save the Light Half Marathon is held on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Where does the Save the Light Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Folly Beach, South Carolina.
What distances does the Save the Light Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run.
Is the Save the Light Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Save the Light Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Save the Light Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 5,796 runners who have completed the Save the Light Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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