On Your Mark, Get Set, GO
Friday, October 17
Race Time: 8:30AM
Dataw Clubhouse (157 Dataw Club Road)
Early AM Direct buses, shuttle buses, on-site parking (see below)
8:15AM Be at the start line for course announcements
8:30AM Start in front of the clubhouse
9:30AM After Party begins on the lawn behind clubhouse
12:30PM Survivor Celebration at party
12:45PM 2026 Event Announcement & Open Registration
12:50PM Butterfly Release
7:00PM Bingo under the tent at Fripp
Some things to know...
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Parking
If you were one of the lucky auction winners to snag a parking spot at the Dataw clubhouse, you will be golden. Please pack your car with as many people as you can. Your bib will have a special tear-off that you’ll give the guard and he will let you onto the island. No ticket, no entry
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Buses
If you reserved a seat on one of our buses, we will pick you up at the Fripp Beach Club (300 Tarpon) at 6:45am and drop you off at the start line. Return buses will run from 11am-1pm. You’ll have a special tear-off on your bib that says FRI BUS and that will get you on our Fripp-Dataw and return buses. If bus tickets are still available, you can grab one in your Dashboard
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Shuttle Lot
Your final option is to cram your car with some new besties and drive to our shuttle lot at 847 Sea Island Parkway starting at 7:45am (across the street from Publix/Foolish Frog). Our buses will pick you up and take you to the start line (a mile away) until 8:05am. If you arrive later than 8, you’ve missed your chance so please set your alarm accordingly (it is approximately 20 minutes from Fripp to the shuttle lot). Note that the buses will drop you back at the shuttle lot between 11am - 1pm. No ticket is needed for this option.
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Bingo
Bingo tickets can be bought here if still available. Buy one seat and one bingo board for $50 or get one seat and four bingo boards for $100 (and quadruple your chances to win! Just note that if you buy the 4 bingo boards, you still only get one bracelet for admission so only you can play your 4 boards.
Today’s Course
- The Dataw Challenge is to get selfies at each of the 19 (nineteen!) cheering stations along the course. Post them on your social media and tag @pledgethepink. We will announce the winner right before Bingo tonight.
- Today we will start and finish at the Dataw clubhouse with its gorgeous views out to the river and mainland.
- Our pitstops & toilets will be at Mile Markers 2.8, 5, 6.5, and 7.25 (plus at the start & party, of course)
- Today’s shortcut is approximately 5 miles and volunteers will direct you to the finish line
Other Important Information
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Drop your bag at the Bag Drop which is right next to the start line. You can’t miss it! Remember to use the bag drop tear-off with your name and attach it to your bag
7:30-8:10AM Music, dancing & games
8:10-8:15 AM Group stretch/warm up
8:15-8:30AM Welcome, announcements, reminders
8:30AM START! Survivors will be in the front, leading the way!
Cheer on your posse at the finish line and then it’s time to kick back at the finish line after party to celebrate your first ten finished! Treat your tastebuds to lunch, adult beverages (for sale), and hysterical games with DJ Alan. Please have your ID and a credit card.
Food Trucks will need your FRI LUNCH tear-off that’s on your Friday bib. If guests would like to buy a ticket, send them to the orange tent. Cash only.
Survivor / Thriver Celebration is at 12:30pm today and we encourage everyone to stay through this event. All survivors should be at the Dataw Clubhouse by 12:15pm. Please wear your survivor shirt and survivor swag (if you like, you can leave all of this at bag drop while you walk).
Big Money Bingo is under the big tent from 7-8:30pm, where only bingo ticket holders can enter. You must be 18 or older to play bingo. We will play five rounds. Please be seated 15 minutes before the show so we can start on time. Non-ticket holders can join the fun from outside the tent. Everyone is encouraged to dress up and/or wear a fun costume for the evening. Please note that this is an evening for adults and some language may not be suitable for children or those that are easily offended.