45th Annual
Kiawah Island Marathon & Half-Marathon
Race Date: December 9, 2023
- Two (2) night package
- Check-in: Friday, December 8
- Check-Out: Sunday, December 10
- Villas on luxurious Kiawah Island Resort with access to all resort amenities
- Options include private one bedroom villa or a private bedroom/bathroom in a multi-bedroom room shared villa
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can I bring?
With our base package, you will get a private bedroom/bathroom in a shared villa. You can add one guest (runner or non-runner) to your package, and they will share your room with you. For upgrades to a private, one-bedroom villa, you can add up to 3 guests for villas with a sofabed.
What perks do non-running guests receive with DM?
All our guests receive the same great perks as our runners do. Those include a welcome reception at our DM house, pre-race pasta dinner, access to discounted massages, our post-race party, detailed cheer plan on race day along with a race morning hangout with snacks and coffee at our DM house, swag bag, and more!
Do we have a tent at the start or finish?
Yes! Our private DM tent is right where the action is at the start line and is filled with snacks and drinks. Gear check and complimentary post-race massages/ stretches. Longer massages available at reduced rate by appointment.
Is there a special breakfast for race morning?
Yes! We know it’s early and you have to eat, so we provide a grab-and-breakfast for runners on race morning. Guests can chill at the DM house and enjoy coffee and snacks.
Do I have to pay Kiawah Island’s resort fee?
The 9% resort fee that allows access to all of the resort’s many amenities is included at checkout.
What else is there to do around the island?
How much time do you have? You can rent bikes, purchase a round of golf on their championship courses where some of the biggest names in golf have played, go for a swim in the pool, hit the beach, pamper yourself at The Spa at the Sanctuary, explore local Charleston, and more!
Will I be able to stay in a villa with my friends?
Yes! If you know other people traveling with us, just let us know and we can place you all in a villa together. For any other special requests, please feel free to reach out to us – we want to make your vacation fit your needs!
Do I have to pay for parking?
No! Parking is free. Once on the island, you can use the resort’s complimentary shuttle to take you around the resort. Private shuttles to the start on race morning will be provided for East Beach villas.
Will massages be offered on this trip?
Yes! Our private massage therapist will provide complimentary post-race stretching with the option to purchase additional private sessions at a discounted rate by appointment.
What are check-in and check-out times?
We make check-in super easy. Just come to our DM house for your villa key and parking pass. Keys are guaranteed for 4:30pm Thursday or Friday. Check-out is at 10:30am Sunday.
Can I bring my kids?
Of course! Kids 15 and under are free on any of our packages, provided they stay in your room. Kids 16 and older are registered as an additional guest. Of course, our private one-bedroom villas are a great option for families.
What if I have food allergies?
No problem! Just make sure to notify us of any dietary restrictions you have so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Are you requiring a COVID screening or vaccination to go on this trip?
No, we are not.
RESERVE YOUR 2023 KIAWAH ISLAND MARATHON PACKAGE
We do everything but run for you.
If a race is cancelled due to COVID, we will offer full refunds to all of our trip guests. Risk free!
*We strongly encourage you to acquire travel insurance. See our Travel Insurance Tab for more information.
A $250 non-refundable deposit per room package will hold your spot, or pay in full. See DM Payment & Cancellation Policy for more information.
Payment Policy
September 1, 2023
Package must be paid in full. Last day to request a full refund excluding deposit (excluding the non-refundable deposit).
October 1, 2023
Last day to request a partial refund (50% of amount paid, minus the non-refundable deposit).
Refund requests made after October 1, 2023 will not be refunded.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These are the terms and conditions under which Destination Marathons, LLC. (hereinafter “DM”) offers and operates its running trips/tours. By registering and paying your deposit for a trip, you confirm that you have read, understand and agree to these Terms & Conditions, which you acknowledge constitute a legally binding obligation. Accordingly, please read these terms carefully before making a deposit or payment for a trip.
Participants acknowledge they must be in good health and able to endure the physical demands commensurate the activity they are registering for. Please consult your physician if there is any question of physical fitness. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the trip based on your own circumstances, limitations, fitness level and medical requirements.
If you participate in activities during your itinerary, including road racing and pre and post runs, certain risks and dangers may arise, including, but not limited to, personal injury and death. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU hereby expressly assume all of these risks and dangers, and you hereby expressly agree to forever release, discharge and hold DM and our agents, employees, officers and directors, harmless against any and all liability, actions, causes of actions, suits, claims and demands of any and every kind and nature whatsoever which you now have or which may hereafter arise out of or in connection with your booking or participation in any activities in which you participate.
You consent and grant full permission and royalty-free license to DM to use your likeness in all media including photographs, pictures, recordings, or other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
You consent and grant full permission for DM to email you with specific information relating to this trip package. You will also be enrolled in communications regarding other DM packages and releases, and have the option to opt out of those specific messages by contacting DM directly.
While we will endeavor to operate all trips as advertised or quoted, reasonable changes in your itinerary may be made by DM where it is deemed necessary or advisable by us. If DM is prevented (directly or indirectly) from performing any of its obligations under this agreement by reason of force majeure (which shall include, an Act of God, strikes, trade disputes, fire, breakdowns, weather conditions, acts of omissions of a third party, or any other cause whatsoever outside DM’s reasonable control), then DM may, in its sole and absolute discretion, cancel all or part of any trip. In any situation of force majeure, DM shall not be deemed to be in breach of their duties or otherwise liable to you, whether for reason of delay in performance or non-performance. I understand that if a case of force majeure arises that no refund of my travel expenses, including, but not limited to non-refundable airfare, or entry fees will be reimbursed. Based on the above, DM strongly recommends trip cancellation, baggage, health and accident insurance for all participants. Residents from outside the U.S. must check within your country for insurance coverage.
The price of the DM package does not include personal travel insurance. DM highly advises you to consider obtaining travel insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate insurance coverage for the entire duration of the trip, including incidents such as illness, injury, death, loss of baggage and personal belongings, trip cancellation or interruption, and any activities you plan to participate in. If you have any inquiries regarding travel insurance and its coverage, please contact a travel insurance company directly. You bear full responsibility for any financial losses related to your travel arrangements. DM is not accountable for any travel expenses or other costs incurred by you or any other individuals associated with your travel.
DM contracts with a network of companies and individuals to assist in the running of our trips, including, but not limited to hotel and transportation services. Because DM does not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, we assume no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful, or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the tour suppliers, or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, instrument owned, operated or otherwise by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful, or negligent act or omissions on any part of any other party not under the supervision or control of DM.
Airfare is not included in any DM travel packages. It is your responsibility to book your own transit to the destination city. Transit to the hotel is not included in any DM travel packages, unless otherwise specified in the package description.
DM accepts credit card transactions including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For some packages, DM will also accept ACH electronic transfer, or money order, made payable to Destination Marathons, LLC. If you select to pay for your package in full, you will receive an invoice with a zero ($0) balance and invoice number reference. Please keep this invoice number for reference as we may require you to confirm your booking details, login to obtain your race bib, or other details relating to your trip. If you select to pay a deposit for your package only, you will receive an invoice with information to make additional payments on your reservation. It is your responsibility to manage your manual payments before payment deadlines, or enroll in auto-payments when available, to ensure you complete payments before a payment deadline. Package payments not completed by the deadline are subject to cancellation.
DM contracts with hotels for a block of rooms including types of rooms (single beds such as King or Queen; and double beds, such as two twins or two queens). We make note of your requested room type during your reservation booking. However, room availability is based on hotel inventory at time of check in. DM may need to adjust your room type to accommodate rooms available. If we must change your room type, we will provide a complimentary change, or refund the difference for a reduced room type.
All guests traveling with DM are registered with our hotel room block. If a registered DM guest attempts to accommodate an unregistered individual in their hotel room or extend an invitation for them to partake in any DM organized events, the registered DM guest shall relinquish their tour package privileges, and both parties may be refused entry to subsequent tours.
DM package pricing is offered at current rates, taxes, tariffs, and conditions by our contracts and other service providers. All pricing is subject to currency exchange fluctuations. DM may change package pricing at any time until packages are sold out. All pricing is quoted and transacted in United States dollars.
For guests traveling internationally with DM, it is mandatory to possess a valid passport. Some countries require that the passport remains valid for a minimum of six (6) months beyond the date of return to the United States. Additionally, certain destinations may impose visa requirements that must be fulfilled before traveling. We advise you to consult the website of the U.S. Department of State to stay updated on the most recent passport and visa regulations. It is your responsibility to ensure that all essential travel documents are up-to-date and valid, and to arrange any necessary documentation for entry into your travel destination(s). This includes acquiring any required vaccinations, travel visas, or fulfilling any other prerequisites.
DM reserves the right to decline a guest reservation request for any reason. Should your reservation request be declined, the full registration fee (including the non-refundable initial deposit) will be refunded to you.
By using our services, you acknowledge and agree that you will not engage in any attempts to evade, avoid, or bypass any refund restrictions associated with your purchased travel booking. This includes refraining from contacting our company directly in an effort to obtain a refund, or seeking a “chargeback” from your credit card company. Once initial travel is booked, we will refrain from altering payment methods or generating different invoices, as doing so could potentially modify the information required by travel insurance companies.
The right is reserved to cancel the tour for any reason anytime. If we cancel a tour, our liability is limited to a full refund of your payments to us and we will not be liable for any other costs, damages or refunds of any kind for any loss, delay, inconvenience, disappointment or expense whatsoever in such circumstances.
If the Kiawah Marathon is cancelled for any reason, runners have two options*:
- Transfer payments made to a future Destination Marathons race package
- Request a full refund in writing
If the Kiawah Marathon is postponed to a later date, runners have two options*:
- Transfer your reservation (at the same package rate) to the new race date
- Request a full refund in writing
If the marathon is turned into a virtual run, our package will be considered null and void. Runners then have two options*:
- Transfer payments made to a future Destination Marathons race package
- Request a full refund in writing
*We kindly ask that you notify Destination Marathons of your decision within 10 days of the race cancellation announcement.
If the race proceeds with the marathon amidst the threat of coronavirus, but you decide not to run, you may request a full refund in writing by September 1st, 2023. After September 1st, 2023 all payments received will be transferred to a future Destination Marathons package of your choosing.
1. By purchasing this package, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID -19 by participation; and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 may result from actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to Destination-Marathons employees, volunteers, participants and their families.
2. I voluntarily agree to assume all the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my participation in the Destination-Marathons trip and associated event. On my behalf I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge and hold harmless Destination- Marathons, its employees, agents, representatives from claims, liabilities, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating to Destination-Marathons. I understand and agree this Release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Destination-Marathons, its employees, agents and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during or after participation at the Destination Marathons trip and related event.
We strongly recommend that you acquire travel insurance. Below are 3 acclaimed travel insurance companies that have multiple options to allow you to customize your travel insurance. Review all options and see what best fits your needs.
Trawick International->
Trawick was listed by Forbes as one of the best pandemic travel insurance companies on the market. They offer both high and low coverage for foreign and domestic travel.
Travel Insurance.com->
Travel Insurance.com compare rates and coverage from multiple insurance providers to give you all the information you need to to find the option that meets your need.
Cat 70->
Cat 70 made the top of Forbes’ list for “best pandemic insurance”. Their intuitive website makes comparing plans a positive experience.
