Merry Myrtle Sleigh Races
About this race
Get ready to race down Ocean Boulevard! Sleigh racing is coming to Myrtle Beach on Saturday, Dec. 12, as part of the first-ever Merry Myrtle Festival!
Gather your team of four, bring your holiday spirit and get ready for some festive competition! Teams will race down Ocean Boulevard between Ninth and 10th avenues North, navigating a holiday-themed obstacle course featuring Christmas trees and other festive elements. Teams will compete in heats, with winners advancing toward the championship race.
And we're forecasting a 100% chance of SNOW during the sleigh races! Enjoy s'mores, cozy up around the firepits and don't miss a special live appearance and meet-and-greet with Hangman Hal!
Participants are encouraged to get creative! Dress in costume, come up with a fun team theme and show off your holiday spirit.
The City of Myrtle Beach will provide the sleighs. All you need to bring is your team and a little holiday cheer!
Race Schedule
Friday, Dec. 11 | 5-8 p.m.
Team test runs and practice on the racecourse. - no costumes necessary. This opportunity is offered only to test the sleighs before the race day on Saturday.
Saturday, Dec. 12 | RACE DAY! 5-8 p.m.
Official sleigh races take place SATURDAY ONLY! Teams will compete in heats, advancing toward the championship race.
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Obstacle race
Merry Myrtle Sleigh Races
Must be at least 16 years old to participate.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Myrtle Beach, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 5:07 PM local time (EST) in Myrtle Beach on December 12, 2026 — 9h 57m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 39 Myrtle Beach events
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