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When
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Where
1 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island GA
Distances
5K · Half · 10K
Typical weather
54–65°F · low rain risk
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2025
60–67°F
dry
2024
52–66°F
dry
2023
65–70°F
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2022
46–60°F
dry
2021
53–67°F
dry
2020
60–71°F
dry
2019
51–61°F
dry
2018
49–62°F
dry
2017
61–72°F
rain
2016
46–61°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Time: 8:00 a.m. for 5K, 7:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. for Half Marathon
- Location: Historic Fort Screven on Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, GA
- Event Links: Register here
5K Race Details
- Course: Starts from Historic Fort Screven, runs past Officers row, Jaycee Park, and historic Fort Screven housing.
- Awards: 1st to 3rd places in various age/gender categories.
- Finisher Medal: All participants will receive a custom Tybee/Ranger finisher medal.
- Parking: Available at North Beach lot: purchase a parking pass during registration.
Half Marathon Details
- Course: An unmatched scenic route around Tybee Island with views including Historic Fort Screven and the Tybee Lighthouse.
- Timing: Chip timed event with a finisher medal and a technical t-shirt.
- Parking: Available at North Beach lot: carpooling is recommended.
- Note: Do not park at the Lighthouse: they open at 9 am.
Half Marathon Ranger Challenge Relay
- Eligibility: Active duty or retired Army Rangers.
- Team Event: Compete as teams in a Half Marathon relay format.
- Exchange Point: Approximately halfway through the course.
- Pre-registration: Strongly requested for planning purposes.
Half Marathon Ranger Challenge
- Eligibility: Only for Army Rangers competing one-on-one.
- Competition: Direct head-to-head against other Rangers in the half marathon.
- Awards: Custom crafted Ranger plaques for top overall male/female competitors.
- Additional Merchandise: Long sleeve t-shirts and hoodies available for purchase.
Awards Information
- 5K Awards: Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, and Age Groups 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
- Half Marathon Awards: Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, and Age Groups 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
- Age Categories: Ranges from 10 and Under to 60 and Up.
- Recognition: Top overall male/female per category receive a custom crafted Ranger plaque.
Packet Pickup
- Date & Location: Thursday, November 19, 2026, at The Hilton Garden Inn, Savannah, GA (Time TBA).
- Date & Location: Friday, November 20, 2026, at The Shrine Club, Tybee Island from 3:30-6:15 p.m.
- Start Line: Packet pickup at the starting line on race day.
- Reminder: Walk-up registrants may not receive a t-shirt.
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