17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K

17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K

Race Date

Oct 10, 2026

Location

Myrtle Beach, SC

The Experience

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 MedalLong Sleeve Tech Shirt (sizes guaranteed until September 25)Cinch bagPost 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. Click here for Event Information Click here for Packet Pickup Information Click here for info on adding race day Packet Pickup Click here for Awards, Medals, Post Race Party Information Click here for Host Hotel Information Click here for FAQs 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!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Unisex Sizing Tech Long Sleeve Shirt

Start Location

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk/Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+0.32 m

Separation

0.8%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

SC25009JK · Expires 2035 · Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:13:33

10:12/mi

Winning Time

1:08:30

5:14/mi

Finishers (2025)

734

States Represented

41 / 50

Gender Split

52% Female48% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:053:25

FASTER 25%

1:54:40

MEDIAN

2:13:33

SLOWER 25%

2:33:30

Average runner age: 39

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

61°

Afternoon (High)

74°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.4"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

76%

Humidity

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