Paved roads and paths around Jekyll Island.
Route visits Clam Creek and the southern shoreline.
Finish near the Jekyll Island Club Resort.
Jekyll Island Marathon follows roads and paved paths around the island, linking the historic district with Clam Creek and the southern shoreline. The route returns along Riverview Drive to the finish near the Jekyll Island Club Resort.
BMQR course profile: Mostly Flat.
Use steady effort on the paved island route and pay attention at path junctions. Review the marathon map so the later return toward the historic district is familiar.
The marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. on January 17, 2027. Packet pickup is at the Jekyll Island Club Resort; the organizer recommends collecting a bib before race morning. There is no race-day registration.
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