Daufuskie Island Marathon
Daufuskie Island, United States of America · Saturday 16 January 2027
The Daufuskie Island Marathon is held on Daufuskie Island, located off the coast of southern South Carolina between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. This area is characterized by natural scenery such as beaches, live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and sparsely populated surroundings, with roughly 400 full-time residents. The island is only accessible by ferry, which participants must arrange in advance to reach the race venue. The marathon course features a USATF-certified 13.
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Adjusted Time
4:29:14
Time difference: +29.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain88m
Elevation High13m
Elevation Low1m
Weather Forecast
High13°C
Low3°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Daufuskie Island Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 85% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Daufuskie Island Marathon plays about 32 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #176 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #107 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Daufuskie Island Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Daufuskie Island Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:24:56 | +24:56 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:57:17 | +27:17 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:29:14 | +29:14 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:00:52 | +30:52 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:32:15 | +32:15 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:03:26 | +33:26 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:34:26 | +34:26 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Daufuskie Island Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Daufuskie Island Marathon is a full marathon held in Daufuskie Island, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 16 January 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 88m of total climbing, with its high point near 13m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Daufuskie Island Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 88m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for January, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between 3°C and 13°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Daufuskie Island Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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