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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk/Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach SC
Half · 5K
64–77°F · low rain risk
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63–73°F
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66–79°F
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74–80°F
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60–77°F
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74–80°F
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74–83°F
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57–67°F
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About this race
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
Date: Saturday, Oct 10, 2026
Location: Myrtle Beach Boardwalk/Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Half Marathon Start Time: 7:00 AM
Coastal 5K Start Time: 7:15 AM
Race Overview
- Flat and Fast Course: This amazing half marathon is a South Carolina Dream!
- Race Options: We offer 2 race experiences along with a virtual option!
- Age Requirement: Half marathon participants must be at least 14 years old.
- Time Limit: Participants must adhere to a 3:20:00 time limit: those falling behind will be asked to move to the sidewalk.
Course Regulations
Disqualification Notice: Animals, strollers, and unauthorized pacers are not permitted on the race course.
- Service Animals: Allowed on course as recognized by the ADA.
- Notice for Participants: Inform staff at bib pickup when bringing a service animal.
- Wheeled Devices: Only recognized mobility aids as per ADA are permitted.
- Safety Requirement: All participants with mobility aids must start at the back of the race.
Race Highlights
The Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon™ boasts over 5.5 miles of oceanfront running. Both races will begin along 8th Ave N and finish with an ocean view on the MB Boardwalk! We are excited to partner with Grand Strand Brewing Company for our post race celebration again this year!
Participant Benefits
Race Participants receive:
- Participant Medal
- Long Sleeve Tech Shirt (sizes guaranteed until September 25)
- Cinch bag
- Post race snacks, water, Gatorade (finish line)
- Post race pizza, beer/soda, and smoothie (Grand Strand Brewing Company)
Awards and Prizes
Cash Prize List for Half Marathon: (mailed post-race following results verification)
- 1st Place Male & Female: $700 each
- 2nd Place Male & Female: $500 each
- 3rd Place Male & Female: $400 each
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 within each age group.
Additional Resources
- Event Information
- Expo and Packet Pickup Information
- Info on adding race day Packet Pickup
- Awards, Medals, Post Race Party Information
- Host Hotel Information
- FAQs
Non-Profit Partners
- Girls on the Run Coastal South Carolina - Facebook
- MB Fire Cares - Facebook
- Grand Strand Running Club - Website
Presenting Sponsor
- Kia of Myrtle Beach
Sponsorship Opportunities
Email sponsors@nspromos.com for information.
Website Information
For full race weekend information, please visit our website at www.runmyrtlebeach.com.
Come #runMyrtleBeach with us!
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