Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
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NS PROMOS
MYRTLE BEACH MINI MARATHON & COASTAL 5K
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026
Half Marathon start time-7:00am
Coastal 5K start time-7:15am
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 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 and strollers 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 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
Presenting Sponsor:
- Kia of Myrtle Beach
Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Email sponsors@nspromos.com for information
**For full race weekend information, please visit our website at www.runmyrtlebeach.com
Come #runMyrtleBeach with us!
Pick your distance
Running
17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (Half Marathon)
Must be at least 12 years of age to participate. Time limit is 3:20:00/15:15 pace. No animals or strollers allowed on race course-will result in disqualification.
Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K
No animals or strollers allowed on race course-will result in disqualification. No water stop on course.
VIRTUAL OPTION Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
Participants not required to submit results. No awards will be given for results. Race swag will be mailed within 2 weeks post race. Entry fee includes shipping.
VIRTUAL OPTION Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K
Participants not required to submit results. No awards will be given for results. Race swag will be mailed within 2 weeks post race. Entry fee includes shipping.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 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 7:16 AM and sets at 6:48 PM local time (EDT) in Myrtle Beach on October 10, 2026 — 11h 31m of daylight.
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