Daufuskie Island Ultra Marathon
Rough Runners proudly presents the Daufuskie Island Ultra Marathon! This race offers a unique perspective of the historically and culturally rich history of Daufuskie island just off the coast of southern South Carolina. This race offers a 25k and 50k through paved and unpaved roads and sandy beaches. There are no bridges to Daufuskie Island. Runners will be ferried over by boat from Hilton Head's Buckingham Landing.
Daufuskie Island is steeped in history dating back thousands of years of human habitation. Yamasaw Indians inhabited the island at the time that Spanish Conquistadors explored Daufuskie. The French, English and Gullah people have all left remnants of their cultural identity on the island. Running Daufuskie Island is sure to be a rich and fulfilling experience! You will not want to miss this run on this beautiful island!
Race date: Saturday, January 20, 2018
Race distances: 50k and 25k
Race price: $120 - 50k, $105 - 25k
Race start: 8:15 am
Race end: 5:00 pm
Race Cap: 75 runners max.
Registration opens: May 1, 2017
Course: 15.7 miles. The course passes by First Union African Baptist Church, Bloody Point, Haig Point Cemetery, Tabby Circle, the Lighthouse, beach running and, Daufuskie Island Rum Company
Ferry schedule: 6:00 am departure from Hilton Head's Buckingham Landing (35 Fording Island Road Exd, Hilton Head 29926). Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure (5:30 am). The ferry fee is included in your race registration fee. Transit time is approximately one hour. There is ample parking single day parking available for free. Overnight parking has a cost of $10 per night. For overnight parking and ferry fee information please contact: Defauskie Island Ferry
Ferry return schedule: 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm.
Swag: every registered runner gets a hoodie and race booklet.
Finisher medals for all runners that finish their race along with ribbons for age group placing. All runners also receive custom certificates with finish times and place. Pictures available for download.
Awards: Top three male and female runners of the 25k and 50k get trophies.
Timing provided by Grounded Running
There are more golf carts and bicycles on Daufuskie island than there are cars! It'll be safe running!
20% of the proceeds from this run will go to the Daufuskie Island Historical Society.
Local time: 12:45 PM
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