Jekyll Island Marathon
Jekyll Island, United States of America · Sunday 17 January 2027
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.
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Adjusted Time
3:53:22
Time difference: -6.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain75m
Elevation High8m
Elevation Low1m
Weather Forecast
High16°C
Low6°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Jekyll Island Marathon?
Easyharder than 11% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Jekyll Island Marathon plays about 1 minute faster than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #1027 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #488 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 Jekyll 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 Jekyll Island Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:54:14 | −05:46 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:23:50 | −06:10 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:53:22 | −06:38 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:22:51 | −07:09 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:52:17 | −07:43 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:21:40 | −08:20 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:51:02 | −08:58 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Jekyll Island Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Jekyll Island Marathon is a full marathon held in Jekyll Island, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 17 January 2027. The course is run on road surface with 75m of total climbing, with its high point near 8m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Jekyll Island Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 75m 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. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 6°C to 16°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Jekyll Island Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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