2026 Ghost of the Coast 5K

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!

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: (Age group awards are based on net chip time)
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 from 9am-11am

South Strand Recreation Center from 4pm-6pm

Saturday, October 24, 2026

South Strand Recreation Center from 7am-8am

Race Director:

Michaela LeMay

Horry County Parks and Recreation

lemay.michaela@horrycountysc.gov

Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the 2026 Ghost of the Coast 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Myrtle Beach.