Welcome to the hidden gem of the South, – Daufuskie Island, SC! The island is small, quaint and only accessible by boat. Please join Rough Runners for the Daufuskie Island 100 mile ultra, 50 mile and Relay.
One visit to Daufuskie Island and you’ll get it hooked! It’s beautiful, fairly pristine, quiet, it’s teeming with wildlife (especially, the infamous Fox Squirrels of Daufuskie)! Daufuskie Island is also an important loggerhead turtle nesting location.
The race will begin and end at Freeport, the heart and soul of Daufuskie Island. Freeport offers a small marina (where you will be ferried to and from for the race start. Across from the start is the the Daufuskie Crab Company, public restrooms, a small general store, and, ample space for a large temporary tent city.
You need to know before you Register:
Expect to take a ferry or boat. Race start is in Freeport. Expect to be on the island Friday. Expect to be at the mandatory pre-race meeting Friday. There are no hotels on the island. There are plenty of home rentals and cottages. You may camp at no extra charge until the conclusion of the race Sunday. For information on all these points see below.
Course and Time Frame:
mapmyrun: Daufuskie 100 Course
Turn by Turn Directions: turnbyturn
The course is 16.8 miles long. The course traverses beaches, dirt roads with a few paved roads. Live oaks draped in Spanish moss line most of the roads.
Runners will have 32 hours to complete the 100 and, 18 hours to complete the 50.
Daufuskie Island is sparsely populated (only 400 full time residents). Daufuskie is not developed much and will remain that way. Going to Daufuskie Island is like taking a step back in time. Beaches are uncrouded and pristine. There is a lot of wildlife on the island, – mostly deer, foxes, fox squirrels, raccoons, armadilloes, alligators and wild turkeys. It is also home to the endangered Marsh Tacky horses. And, is one of the most important loggerhead turtle nesting sights in the US.
Finisher Medal and 100 Miler Buckle :All finishers: 50 solo, 100 solo, 50 relay, 100 relay get a finisher medal. Hundred mile runners get the finisher medal and buckle
Ferrying to Daufuskie Island
Island Head, official Daufuskie Island 100 race ferry service.
The official ferrying service for the Daufuskie Island 100 will be handled by Island Head. Island Head will transport runners and their gear from 18 Simmons rd, Hilton head Island, SC 29926 to Freeport on Daufuskie Island.
The roundtrip ferry and equipment fee is separate from the race registration. The boat ride is approximately 45 minutes long, one way. There is plenty of safe parking at Island Head for the race. The ferry will take you to Freeport which is where the race start|finish is at. The ferry runs at a schedule but may be modified for the race.
Ferry fee from HHI to Freeport on Daufuskie Island:
- Race rate: $75 round trip per runner. Includes: 1 tent/canopy, 1 folding chair, 1 30 gallon cooler, 1 equipment bin. Please use promo code: DIFRUNNER when purchasing your ferry ticket from Island Head.
- 15% off for Support crew to purchase ticket through website separately. Additional supplies are subject to a fee. Please use promo code DIF100 when purchasing your ferry ticket from Island head
Ferry embarkation:
Broad Creek Marina
18 Simmons rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
hours of operation:
Ferry leaves HHI:
9:00 am
11:00 am
4:15 pm
Ferry leaves Daufuskie Island:
10:00 am
3:15 pm
5:15 pm
For race:
4:15 pm Thursday, March 27th equipment only ferry
4:15 pm Friday, March 28th, equipment only ferry
6:30 pm, Friday, March 28th, last ferry for runners and gear. Last departure from Broad Creek Marina to Daufuskie Island
8:00 pm, Saturday, March 29th, last ferry for 12 hour 50 mile cut off runners. Last departure from Freeport, Daufuskie Island
*Additional ferry may be added for the evening of Sunday, March 30th.
What weather/water conditions could prevent ferrying folks to and from Daufuskie?
Winds exceeding 30 mph
Freeport – Daufuskie Island
The ferry by Island Head will dock at Freeport. There are several cottages available for rent at Freeport. There are also several homes for rent throughout the island. Visit VRBO. Also, there is a very large open-grassy area at Freeport where you may set up your tent. Please note that only one tent per runner is allowed. You may share a tent. That tent may be an enclosed tent or a canopy.
Freeport also has the Old Daufuskie Crab Company on the premises as well as a convenient store and, open bar. The course for the race cuts directly through Freeport. There are at least six enclosed restrooms with running water.
Visit this site for a list of Daufuskie businesses https://wiki.officialdaufuskie.com/index.php/Island_Business_Directory
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup: Friday March 28, 2025
Rules:
- This is a Cupless race. Please minimize disposables coming to the Island. You must take home everything you bring to the island. No exceptions. This is a strict rule.
- All gear must be labeled with name and bib number.
- No cheating, cutting course, or poor sportsmanship allowed.
- No refunds, Deferrals are allowed for injury with proof for up to 2 weeks before race day. This must be requested.
- No bib transfers.
Sponsorship Opportunities for the Daufuskie Island 100 | 50 and relay
Contact Kerry Dulina 678-416-1933 or [email protected]
