Run Jekyll

Run Jekyll spreads across two days on Jekyll Island, Georgia, on January 16-17, 2027. Saturday holds the 10K and the 5K, both at 7:30 a.m.; Sunday brings the marathon (26.2 miles) and the half marathon (13.1 miles), also at 7:30 a.m. The island setting takes in coastal views and historic sites, and the range of distances covers runners of very different levels. The Jekyll Island Club serves as host hotel for anyone who wants to stay close to the start.

A two day format invites doubling up, and the Saturday 10K sits far enough from Sunday morning to work as a shakeout, provided you run it honestly. Anyone attempting the marathon should leave Saturday alone entirely. For the full distance, plan a 16 week build with a weekly long run and a clear pacing plan; for the half, twelve weeks is enough. Staying at the host hotel removes the race morning drive, which is worth more than most people expect.