
Find each other using RaceJoy’s MeetUp tool. NearMe proximity alerts notify spectators when you are drawing near. Supporting spectators can track your blue dot moving along the course from home or at the race site. Post to your Facebook and Twitter walls.
Receive GPS-based progress alerts at mile points on the course for current pace and estimated finish time. The Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon sponsors RaceJoy to provide participants and spectators the following complimentary features: There is no information to enter during the registration process to participate in this method of runner tracking. The participant must be carrying their phone during the race. Runner tracking is available through the download of the RaceJoy app. Switching race distance mid race results in a disqualification. Runners must run the course that is assigned to the bib they are wearing. The majority of the course lies within a private community and is not accessible to the general public. Spectators on bikes may not pace runners. If earbuds or phones are used, the runner may only use one earbud or earphone. Runners are encouraged not to use earphones or earbuds for portable devices. Participants are not permitted on the race course with animals, bicycles, baby joggers or strollers. All runners must have a Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon bib. The course will officially close at 2:30 p.m. Pacers are assigned to Full Marathon times 20 minutes slower than they typically run (Half Marathon times 10 minutes slower) and are required to finish the race within 1 minute of goal time, but never over. Their pacers are chosen for their ability to successfully lead a group while keeping them motivated all the way to the finish. Whether it is a Boston Qualifying Time you are looking for, a personal record or just someone to run with, Beast Pacing is there to help.
Their pacers are professional and have fun helping other runners reach their goals. Beast Pacing provides pacers for events across the United States and abroad. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., Pacers will be lined up holding their pace sign.Įven if you are not running with a pacer, we ask that everyone line up according to their pace. Six pacers will lead the half marathon with finish goals ranging from 1:45 to 3 hours. Nine pacers will lead the full marathon with finish goals ranging from 3:25 to 5 hours. Runners interested in being a part of our elite corral can find more information here.
Please respect faster runners and line up accordingly. Pace signs will be throughout the starting line to organize runners. This race is not seeded however, we do ask late arrivals to join the group at the end of the line. Race start will be located at the West Beach Conference Center. The 44th annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon will be held on Saturday, Dec.