
From the Organizer
The 12th Annual 5K Run for the Kids
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Race Start / Finish at Morse Landing Park,
Hwy. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
1 Mile Run/Walk 7:30 am - 5K Run 8:00 am
EVENT INFORMATION
The Children's Recovery Center is a non-profit Child Advocacy center serving the children of Horry and Georgetown Counties. It is our mission to provide treatment and effective advocacy for children suspected of having suffered sexual abuse and physical abuse. We do this as a team with our community partners, to find the best outcome for each child. Efforts in prevention and education in the community are vital parts of the Children's Recovery Center's mission. We are a 501c3 organization.
The Children's Recovery Center 5K Run /Walk is a fundraiser for the Children's Recovery Center. All proceeds will benefit the children of Horry and Georgetown Counties who come to the Children's Recovery Center. This event is designed to be a "family friendly" event in which young or old are welcomed to participate.
Race start / Finish at Morse Park Landing, Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Friday, August 21
On The 1/2 Shell - 4500 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. From 5-8 pm.
Pick up your race packets or register for the race, have a delicious dinner and win raffle prizes!!
Saturday, August 22, 2026, Race Registration at Morse Park Landing
Packet pick up starts at 7:00 am
7:30 am I Mile Run / walk (FREE for kids 7 and under)
8 am 5K Shotgun Start
9 am Free Breakfast for Runners
$40 per adult for 5K Run / walk includes race timing and shirt when registered by August 17, 2026 ($45 after August 16)
$30 per child 14 and under for 5K Run / walk includes race timing and shirt when registered by August 17, 2026 ($35 after August 17)
$25 per adult for I Mile Run / Walk ($30 after August 17)
$15 per child for l Mile Run / Walk ($20 after August 17)
I Mile Run / walk FREE for kids ages 7 and under
For more information please contact Louise Carson at Icarson@childrensrecoverycenter.org / (843) 448 3400 / www.childrensrecoverycenter.org
Events
Weather
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
86°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brookgreen Gardens, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
20 ft
Nearest Airport
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Children's Recovery Center 5k Run/Walk
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