17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K

NS PROMOS MYRTLE BEACH MINI MARATHON & COASTAL 5K

Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 Half Marathon start time-7:00am Coastal 5K start time-7:15am Shake Out Run Oct 9 at 7:30am: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GT1KkgPXH/

This amazing half marathon is a South Carolina Dream! It is truly a flat and fast course! We offer 2 race experiences along with a virtual option! Half marathon participants must be at least 14 years old and adhere to a 3:20:00 time limit. Participants falling behind the time limit will be asked to move to the sidewalk and will not receive a finish time.

Animals, strollers, and unauthorized pacers are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Service animals as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a service animal must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes. Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Wheelchairs, mobility aids, etc. as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a recognized device must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.

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!

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)

*Cash Prize List for Half Marathon (will be mailed post race following results verification)

1st Place Male & Female: $700 each 2nd Place Male & Female: $500 each 3rd Place Male & Female: $400 each 4th Place Male & Female: $300 each 5th Place Male & Female: $200 each

Overall Masters Male & Female $100 each Overall Grand Masters Male & Female $100 each Fastest Local Runners Male & Female (must be current resident of Horry/Georgetown county): $100 each *double dipping allowed!

*Age Groups and Awards (Awards will not be mailed) Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male/female finishers, overall masters male/female, and overall grand masters male/female finishers. Age group awards given to the top 3 within each age group.

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Non-Profit Partners:

Girls on the Run Coastal South Carolina https://www.facebook.com/GirlsontheRunCoastalSouthCarolina

MB Fire Cares https://www.facebook.com/MYRTLEBEACHFIRE

Grand Strand Running Club www.grandstrandrunningclub.com

Presenting Sponsor:

Kia of Myrtle Beach

Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Email [email protected] for information

**For full race weekend information, please visit our website at www.runmyrtlebeach.com

Come #runMyrtleBeach with us!