17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (Half Marathon) · Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K · VIRTUAL OPTION Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & more
From the Organizer
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 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 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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Click here for Packet Pickup Information
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Click here for Awards, Medals, Post Race Party Information
Click here for Host Hotel Information
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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
57°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Myrtle Beach, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Myrtle Beach, SC
Elevation
16 ft
Nearest Airport
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?
- 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K is a running race held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at Myrtle Beach Boardwalk/Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
Oct 10, 2026