Below is general information about the event, so please take a moment and carefully read over this information so that you are prepared on race morning. ● Sponsor Hotels Holiday Inn Resort - The group block code is UTO. The guests must follow the link, enter their dates of stay, and then select "view prices" to see available rooms. Under the Oaks Run 2025 - Holiday Inn Resort Booking Link Courtyard by Marriott / Residence Inn - Booking Link ● Jekyll Island Entrance Fee - There is a $10 fee to enter onto Jekyll Island. The 3 toll booths get VERY crowded the morning of the event, so please allow ample time for traveling and finding the parking area and getting to the start lines. All races will start on time.
● Race LocationAll 3 events will start and finish at Summer Waves on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Once you come onto Jekyll Island, take your first right onto Riverview Dr. Summer Waves is just down the road on your right.
● Race Times - Arrive 45 min. before your race. 7:30am - Half Marathon 7:45am - 10k 8:15am - 5k
● Packet Pick Up - read instructions below Friday night, October 10, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm - Summer Waves Saturday morning, October 11, 2025 - 6:00am - Summer Waves Instructions for Packet Pick-Up 1) Bring your ID with you! NO EXCEPTIONS!! 2) If you are picking up for a friend, you must have a copy of their ID. NO EXCEPTIONS!
● Race Bibs - Important reminder! Your race bib is assigned to you AND to the event that you are running in. It is VERY important that you make sure that you are wearing the correct bib. ALSO...you are NOT ALLOWED to switch events without contacting one of the volunteers at packet pick up. We have to update the system or it will throw off the results.
● Remind App Join our Remind Group for your event for updates and race day communications. Group info coming soon!
● Water Staions 5k - 1 water stations 10k - 3 water stations Half Marathon - 8 water stations We will have Gatorade, bananas, gummy worms at several of the stations. We are NOT able to provide any Honey Stinger, GU, Tailwind, etc. If you require those, please bring your own.
● Awards - starting around 9:30 Age Group Awards MEDALS for 1st place only for each event PINS for 2nd and 3rd place that can be attached to your finisher medal 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 AND 80+. Top Male and Female Awards Medals will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each race event. Masters Awards Male and Female Masters awards given for 1st place in each race event. IF YOU DO NOT pick up your award it will be held at Saint Simons Christian School and made available for pick up AFTER Tuesday, October 22 from 9:00am until 2:30pm. If you request that your award be mailed directly to you, we require a $8 shipping fee. Any awards not picked up by November 15th will be forfeited.
● FAQ Are dogs allowed at the event? Unfortunately, No.
Are there restrooms along the Half Marathon route? Yes. There are port-o-pots and restrooms located in several locations along the entire Half Marathon route.
Are strollers/wagons allowed? yes.
Are participants allowed to use headphones during the race? yes.
Do you have a bag check area? yes.
Why do you not give out medals for 2nd and 3rd place in each age group? We made the decision many years ago to NOT give out 2nd and 3rd place medals. The medals would often go unclaimed and are quite expensive to never be claimed. HOWEVER, this year we will give out pins for 2nd and 3rd place in each age group that may be attached to your finisher medal/ribbon.