Jekyll Island Marathon

The marathon is a 26.2-mile race held annually in January on Jekyll Island, a barrier island off the coast of Georgia. It is distinctive for being the only marathon hosted on any of Georgia's barrier islands. The route is a single loop, beginning near Shell Road and Beachview Drive, and includes a short out-and-back section. The course takes runners on paved pathways and quiet roads through a setting that features maritime forests, salt marshes, and wide beaches.\n\nThe setting is characterized