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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach SC
5K
58–72°F · low rain risk
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2025
52–71°F
dry
2024
61–80°F
dry
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52–70°F
dry
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54–71°F
dry
2021
61–75°F
dry
2020
66–76°F
dry
2019
59–73°F
dry
2018
55–67°F
dry
2017
64–73°F
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2016
56–75°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
We are excited to announce that the Ghost of the Coast 5K is back! We will be hosting it on a new track starting out at the South Strand Recreation Center and continue around the area on pavement. We encourage you to dress in your best costumes and stay after the race for our Fall Festival, filled with food, music, fun, and vendors!
Please join us for this great event!
Date and Location
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Location: 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC
- URL: Ghost of the Coast 5K
Start Times
- 5K: 8am
Awards
Awards will be given in the following categories (Must be present to receive award, no mailing of awards)
- Overall: Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Age Division Structure:
- 0 to 9
- 10 to 19
- 20 to 29
- 30 to 39
- 40 to 49
- 50 to 59
- 60 to 69
- 70 Plus
Parking
Parking will be at the South Strand Recreation Center (9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588)
Packet Pick-Up/Late Registrations
- Friday, October 23, 2026:
- Government and Justice Center: 9am-11am
- South Strand Recreation Center: 4pm-6pm
- Saturday, October 24, 2026:
- South Strand Recreation Center: 7am-8am
Race Director
Michaela LeMay
Horry County Parks and Recreation
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