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Saturday, October 9th, 2027
210 S. Riverview, Jekyll Island GA
Half · 10K · 5K
70–80°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2026
74–79°F
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2025
70–76°F
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2024
71–76°F
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2023
56–73°F
dry
2022
65–81°F
dry
2021
71–80°F
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2020
74–82°F
dry
2019
72–77°F
dry
2018
78–83°F
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2017
77–85°F
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About this race
Saint Simons Christian School partners with the Jekyll Island Authority to sponsor the 17th annual Under the Oaks Run - Half Marathon, 10k and 5k to be held on Columbus Day weekend on the beautiful and scenic Jekyll Island, GA. On Saturday, October 9th, Half Marathon participants will take a route along a beautiful stretch of the Atlantic Ocean, under the majestic Live Oak trees in the historic Millionaires Village, and then along the marsh and riverfront of the beautiful Golden Isles. Also on Saturday, October 10th, 10k participants will take a route which also travels along the Atlantic Ocean and then turns toward the historic Millionaires Village and then on to the river front. The 5k will also take place on Saturday, October 10th. The race route will take you down tree canopied bike paths.
We welcome runners to a course that goes from the beaches to the marsh and under the majestic oaks of Jekyll Island!
October 9th, 2027 - Start and Finish Location: Summer Waves, Jekyll Island, GA
Half Marathon - 7:30am (Time Limit for the Race: 3.5 hours)
5k - 7:45am*
10k - 8:15am*
HOTEL SPONSORS
Information coming soon.
THE REGISTRATION FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON; INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO YOUR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, YOUR INJURIES, HURRICANES, COVID-19, ETC.
WE CANNOT DEFER REGISTRATIONS TO A FUTURE YEAR.
YOU MAY TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION TO ANOTHER RUNNER AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
IF YOU FIND OUT THAT YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND AFTER YOU REGISTERED, WE WILL MAIL YOUR PACKET TO YOU FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $18.00. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO MAIL YOUR PACKET AFTER THE EVENT. Mail
REGISTRATION INCLUDES AN EVENT T-SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL, SWAG, POST-RACE FOOD, AND MORE!
CURRENT REGISTRATION FEE
5k = $35.00
10k = $45.00
Half Marathon = $70.00
PACKET PICK-UP
*ID IS REQUIRED!
*If you are picking up for someone else, you must have a copy of their ID.
Monday, October 4: 4pm - 7pm @ Saint Simons Christian School
Tuesday, October 5: 4pm - 7pm @ Saint Simons Christian School
Wednesday, October 6: 4pm - 7pm @ Saint Simons Christian School
Friday, October 8: 4pm - 7pm @ Summer Waves, Jekyll Island
Race Day: 6am @ Summer Waves, Jekyll Island
Military and First Responder discount: 20% off. Use promo code USA2027
We trust that ONLY those who are military or first responders will use this code.
Thank you for your service to our country and your community.
FREE RACE PHOTOS FROM TRUE SPEED PHOTO!
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL EVENTS!
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