2026 Ghost of the Coast 5K
2026 Ghost of the Coast 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, SC, with entry fees from $35 to $45.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
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Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/24
High
70°
Low
53°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
2%
Wind
13 to 16 mph
About Myrtle Beach, SC
City Elevation
16 ft
Nearest Airport
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- 2026 Ghost of the Coast 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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2026 Ghost of the Coast 5K
Oct 24, 2026