We are looking to wow you down to your toes with our 2nd annual race on Hilton Head Island. We’ve got the races, we’ve got the bling-bling, we’ve got the post race party (complete with yoga sessions!), and mother nature is bringing her Island beauty. It’ll all be waiting for you here at the WMNRUN Hilton Head Island.
Come run on Hilton Head Island! Read what others are raving about this special destination:
Read more raves… https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/our-island/awards
SATURDAY - February 26
Location: Beach House Resort - Hilton Head Island
5p - 7p | Packet Pickup - @ Ocean Room
7p | Packet Pickup Closes
SUNDAY - February 27
Location: Beach House Resort (beachfront @ the Tiki Hut) - Hilton Head Island
7a | Late Packet Pickup @ Ocean Room
8:00a | Start - All Race Distances (Half, Quarter, and 5K) @ Tiki Hut
8:45a | Post Race Party Kicks Off - Participants, Family, Friends - @ (Poolside) Tiki Hut
10:00a | Recovery Yoga - Participants - @ (Beach front) Tiki Hut
12p | Post Race Party Ends
Each registration includes:
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Host Resort - The Beach House. Imagine basically rolling out of bed to get to the start line--and using your own bathroom before heading there! Also, staying at the Beach House means you can take a post-race shower in your room before returning to the beach to partake in the party. This is why we encourage you to stay at our Host Hotel - the Beach House Resort. Park your car and relax knowing that everything you need for the races is right there. Plus, staying oceanfront on Hilton Head is like the cherry on the top of any awesome race weekend.
Special Rate - use booking code RUN to receive the special rate of $159 (one King bed -or- two Queen beds).
We are excited to benefit the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island - provides monitoring and support on Hilton Head Island beaches for sea turtle nesting and hatching activity annually, May – October.
Description - The WMNRUN Hilton Head Island races promise the best that Hilton Head has to offer when it comes to running. You’ll be running on America’s #1 beach (HARD + FLAT + WIDE) with ideal Spring temperatures. Our early start means the magnificent sunrise will greet you when you get to the start line - and, the dolphins will guide you as you run along the beach course.
Start - All races start at the Beach House Resort (beach front @ Tiki Hut). All runners and walkers will take out on the beach for a course that heads north - then south (past the start) - continue South - then North again to the finish.
Aid stations and Course Nutrition - There are 3 aid stations on the course - Quarter and Half runners will pass multiple times
1. Mile 1.55 - Water
2. Mile 3.1 - Water, Gu Energy Gels
3. Mile 4.8 - Water
4. Mile 6.55 - Water, Gu Energy Gels
5. Mile 8.1 - Water
6. Mile 9.65 - Water, Gu Energy Gels
7. Mile 11.4 - Water
Finish - All races finish at the Beach House Resort (beach front @ Tiki Hut). The oceanfront post race party will have food, drinks, music, games, and recovery yoga. So, plan on hanging around and having fun with your friends.
There is a 4-hour course limit to complete the Half Marathon.
High 69 F - Low 49 F
We encourage you to pick up your packet on Saturday. You may have someone else pick up your packet if necessary. Please bring your registration confirmation email with you if possible - although this is not mandatory.
Race T-shirts are picked up with your race packet. If you want to exchange sizes, please do so at time of packet pickup, or you may exchange on race day at the designated tent. Exchanges will be based on availability only, are not guaranteed and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants are able to drop a gear bag at the designated tent before the races - to be picked up immediately following your race. Please do not pack any valuables - we will watch your bag, but we will not be responsible for anything that is lost or stolen. Race bags that are dropped at the tent will not be held past 12p.
Awards will be given to - Female Top 3 Overall; Top 1 Female in Age Divisions: 19-Under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-Over
We expect the awards ceremony to begin ~ 11am @ the Tiki Hut.
Award winners must be present to receive their award - awards are not mailed.
If the weather threatens the safety of our participants, volunteers, or staff we will consider the option to postpone the race for a reasonable amount of time and resume the race schedule when safety is ensured. Any decision to change the start time is a race-day decision and made with the interest of our participants, volunteers, and staff at heart.
Go Tri Events (Hilton Head Running Company) is a sports management company on Hilton Head Island. We are a RRCA Certified Race Director with 17 years experience producing events. Learn more about us and what we do here - http://www.gotrievents.com.
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