Kiawah Island Marathon

Kiawah Island, SC, USA · December 12, 2026

60°·61° high·Windy·Dry

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60°at start

61° high

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Comfortable temps, moderate wind

Starting at 60°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Moderate winds around 17mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 70% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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The Kiawah Island Marathon starts and finishes at the West Beach Conference Center on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The course runs through the island's maritime forest, marsh, and residential neighborhoods before returning to the beach village. First run in 1978, the race is held every December; the 2026 edition is the 48th. Race weekend also includes a half marathon, 5K, and one-mile fun run, all starting from the same West Beach location. Source

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When is the 2026 Kiawah Island Marathon?

The 2026 Kiawah Island Marathon will be held on Saturday December 12, 2026.

Is the Kiawah Island Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Kiawah Island Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Kiawah Island Marathon?

The time limit for the Kiawah Island Marathon is 6.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Kiawah Island Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 59°F with a 10% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 26 years of data

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60°F

L:46° H:60°

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35%

9 of 26 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew44°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Kiawah Island Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	43°/70°	-	49°
2024 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	50°/65°	-	44°
2023 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2023	54°/72°	Light	61°
2022 Kiawah Island Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2022	50°/56°	Light	50°
2021 Kiawah Island Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2021	44°/66°	-	43°
2019 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2019	51°/59°	Light	50°
2018 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	39°/59°	-	34°
2017 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2017	39°/43°	Light	39°
2016 Kiawah Island Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	37°/50°	-	25°
2015 Kiawah Island Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	54°/79°	-	58°
2014 Kiawah Island Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	36°/65°	-	26°
2013 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2013	57°/70°	Light	59°
2012 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	52°/70°	-	53°
2011 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2011	52°/53°	Light	44°
2010 Kiawah Island Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2010	44°/52°	Light	46°
2009 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2009	40°/46°	Light	33°
2008 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	48°/57°	-	49°
2007 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2007	48°/75°	-	53°
2006 Kiawah Island Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2006	26°/52°	-	15°
2005 Kiawah Island Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2005	37°/62°	-	39°
2004 Kiawah Island Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2004	50°/55°	-	38°
2003 Kiawah Island Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2003	49°/55°	-	45°
2002 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	43°/52°	-	36°
2001 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2001	63°/71°	-	52°
2000 Kiawah Island Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2000	48°/51°	Light	40°
1999 Kiawah Island Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 1999	53°/60°	-	46°