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Race Announcement - Venue Change
Hey Runners! Big News!
We’re moving the Hilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K into Sea Pines ! That’s right — we heard you loud and clear, and we’re thrilled to partner with The Sea Pines Resort to bring you a truly unforgettable race experience.
This new venue is everything you love about Hilton Head Island — scenic beach views, sunshine, lush lowcountry landscapes, Spanish moss-draped oaks, and yes… a world-class party waiting at the finish line!
We’re so excited to show off this new course — inspired by your feedback and designed to be the best Hilton Head race yet.
Let’s go run paradise together!
Special Notes re: Venue Change:
- Sea Pines Gate Pass - No fee to enter Sea Pines on race day. Gate clearance will be provided for participants and family members
- New Courses - We are excited to release the new courses that'll have you running in paradise!
- New Start Time - All races will begin at 8:00am.
The Best Run on Hilton Head
We can’t wait to bring you an unforgettable running experience on Hilton Head Island! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, we’ve got a race distance perfect for you: the Half Marathon (13.1 miles), the Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles), or the 5K (3.1 miles).
Our scenic course highlights the island’s natural beauty, and we’ve got the medals, the vibes, and November’s ideal running weather to make it all even better. After crossing the finish line, stick around the Beach Club to celebrate with plenty of snacks and a refreshing cold beer - on us for your first one!
Join us for the Alliance Roofing Hilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K. It’s more than a race; it’s an experience you don’t want to miss!
A Special Place and Event
Destination!
Read what others are raving about this special destination:
- 2024 Conde Nest Traveler No.1 Island in the U.S.
- 2021 Travel & Leisure's #1 Island in the Continental U.S.
- Trip Advisor 2021 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards
- Travel + Leisure The Top 15 Resort Hotels in the South
- Hilton Head Island Voted “#1 Island in the Continental U.S.” in Travel+Leisure Magazine’s 2018 World’s Best Awards
- Hilton Head Island Claims “South’s Best Beach 2018” from the Readers of Southern Living Magazine
- Hilton Head Island voted Southern Living Magazine’s 2019 South’s Best Beach Town
- Hilton Head Island Named “America’s Best Island” by Travel Pulse
Read more raves… https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/our-island/awards
Temperature
The historic average temperature for November (race day) is:
- Low temp - ~ 53
- High temp. ~ 72
- Daily avg. for November ~ 63
Hilton Head averages only 5 days of rain in the month of November :) Expect a cool, dry and sunny race day!
What Makes The HHHQ5K Special
- Race Course - Starting and finishing at the Sea Pines Beach Club - the race course takes you on the flat hard beach and through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve - utilizing the leisure paths and beautiful hard packed trails. Its flat, fast, and abundantly scenic! This is a "locals" course - taking you along the paths that we run regularly because it's just awesome!
- Bling-Bling - Beautiful custom t-shirts, custom finisher medals for participants, an, custom unique awards for the winners of the categories.
- Giving Back - This event benefits The Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation and the Turtle Trackers.
- Fun - Hilton Head Half Marathon race organizers realize enjoyment is often on equal footing with performance, so expect to have a good time all around.
The Post Race Party
Live Music - New for 2025!
We are excited to offer live music at the post race party - featuring local performers SeeSee.
Beer !
We know what runners like - almost as much as running - beer! We'll have a cold one waiting for you at the finish!
Party at the Beach Club
The Sea Pines Beach Club is the ideal venue for our running event. Lots of open space overlooking the wide open beach and sunshine to relax and socializing with your friends after the run.
Recovery Yoga
We got your tired muscles covered with free recovery yoga following the Quarter and Half Marathon. We partner with our local Jiva Yoga to make sure you recover as quick as possible.
Create a Team
Compete for the Largest Team!
We are awarding the Team with the greatest number of members! So, round up your crew and get ready for the great time moving on two feet! It’s not about being the fastest—it's about not letting your friends outpace you! We'll be giving out special TEAM awards so make sure to get all your squad involved.
Form a team, show up, and let's make some memories (and probably a lot of questionable fitness decisions) together!
Top Teams
Running Blue Hens
6 members
Carol’s Sole Mates
5 members
Shin splints
4 members
Bear With Us
3 members
Perpetually F*cked
2 members
Schedule of Events
SATURDAY - November 1
Location : Hilton Head Running Company (MAP)
2p | Packet Pickup Opens
5p | Packet Pickup Closes
5p | Registration closes
**NOTE** There is NO race day registration
SUNDAY - November 2
Location: Sea Pines Beach Club - Hilton Head Island (MAP)
6:30a | Packet Pickup
7:30a | Race Announcements & Warm Up
8:00a | Race Start (Half & Quarter & 5K)
8:45a | Awards 5K
9:15a | Awards Quarter Marathon
9:30a | Stretch/Yoga
10:30a | Awards Half Marathon
11:30a | Race End (3:30hr cut off)
Registration
Rules to Registration
- The Hilton Head Half Marathon is open to ALL runners and walkers.
- There is a 3:30 hour cut off for the Half & Quarter Marathon.
- Please be ready to run / walk at race start time
- No strollers please.
- Leashed dogs are welcome.
- Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- No race-day registration.
Registration Includes
- Custom race T-shirt
- Custom finisher race medals
- Custom Overall and Age Group Awards and Team Award (we are rooting for ya!)
- Water on course
- Energy gels on course
- Post Race Party with complimentary food & drink, beer, live music, and recovery yoga
Results & Awards
LIVE results will be posted here ** Please bookmark this link **
Live results will begin at race start and end at the completion of the event
Preliminary results will be emailed to each individual racer 20 seconds after completion of race
Final results will be emailed to each participant upon the completion of both races.
Awards are provided for the following race categories:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Age Group Male & Female - 19-Under; 20 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60 - 69; 70-Over
Course Records
HALF
Male - Matt Hillenbrand - 1:12:40.8 (11/05/23)
Female - Christine Hoffmann - 1:27:45.5 (03/07/21)
QUARTER
Male - John Duberley - 37:02.4 (01/30/22)
Female - Libby Le Tourneau - 44:55.4 (11/05/2023)
Charity Partner
We are proud to benefit two outstanding charities :
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The Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation :
The Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the major responsibility of ownership, maintenance, and enhancement of the Wildlife Habitat Zone.
The Sea Pines Forest Preserve covers more than 600 acres and is a natural treasure. It's also the largest tract of undeveloped land on Hilton Head Island.
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Turtle Trackers :
Turtle Trackers was formed in 2016 to help protect the endangered sea turtles, their nests and eggs, and the hatchlings throughout sea turtle season.Turtle Trackers “put the beach to bed” every evening during turtle season with activities that include flattening and cleaning Hilton Head’s 14-miles of beach, and educating visitors and residents on sea turtle protection while they enjoy the natural phenomena they are privileged to witness.
Inclement Weather Plan
Safety for our participants, volunteers, and staff is our number one concern. Any decision we make regarding the production or cancellation of the event will be made with their interest first and foremost. If mother nature does not cooperate on race morning - we will delay the event until the conditions are safe - this delay will continue for a reasonable amount of time until we deem it necessary to cancel the event. If time permits and if the weather poses a threat that is certain to make us cancel the event in the hours prior the start, we will notify participants of the race cancellation via email as soon as that decision is made.
About Us
Go Tri Events (dba. Hilton Head Running Company) is a sports management company on Hilton Head Island. We are a RRCA Certified Race Director with 24 years experience producing events.
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Event Location
Sea Pines Beach Club
87 N Sea Pines Dr.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 US
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