Pier to Pier Beach Run
Pier to Pier Beach Run is a running race on February 27, 2027 in Myrtle Beach, SC, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- February 27, 2027 (121 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us Saturday, February 17, 2027, for the Annual Pier to Pier Beach 5K Run. The event will take place on the sandy beach from the Springmaid Pier and then under the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier and out to the turn 1.55 miles from the start. All race participants will receive a custom finisher’s medal and a memorable Tshirt. Registration prior to January 15, 2027 guarantees shirt size, after this date, we cannot guarantee.
We will also host an untimed 1-mile Pier to Pier Fun Run after the conclusion of the 5K! Participants will run/walk the mile on the beach and then be cheered on through the finish! All race participants will receive a memorable Tshirt. We highly encourage you to dress up in fun and appropriate beach wear and costumes to make the event more memorable! Registration prior to March 20, 2027 guarantees shirt size, after this date, we cannot guarantee.
Race Distance:
5K; Fun Run- 1 mile
Start Times:
8:00am- 5K
Fun Run- 9:30am
Parking:
Parking will be at the Nash Street Public Beach Access at 3201 Nash Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. The Double Tree Hotel will be allowing Horry County Parks and Recreation to utilize their parking garage and we cannot thank them enough for that.
There will be additional parking at the Shipwreck Island Adventure Golf with Coastal RTA shuttles running starting at 7am if we need it.
Packet Pick-Up:
Friday, February 26, 2027 from 9am- 11am at the Government and Justice Center (1301 Second Ave, Conway, SC 29526). Friday packet pick-up will then be 4pm-6pm at the South Strand Recreation Center (9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588).
Saturday, February 26, 2027, beginning at 7:00am at race site (Nash Street Public Beach Access).
Please note that the Pier to Pier Beach Fun Run also requires check-in to receive t-shirts.
Start and Finish:
The start and finish lines will be in the same location near the Springmaid Pier. Free refreshments will be available near the finish line for all runners.
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 (5k)
Age Division Structure: (Age group awards are based on net gun time)
0 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 Plus
*Horry County Employees pay a $35 enrollment fee and will be reimbursed after the race concludes. Employees who sign up for the Pier to Pier Fun Run are not eligible for reimbursement and PTO, that is only for the 5K race.
Race Director:
Michaela LeMay
Horry County Parks and Recreation
https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/parksandrecreation/race-series/
lemay.michaela@horrycountysc.gov
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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
60°
Typical Low
38°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Myrtle Beach, 9 mi from the venue.
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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- Race
- Pier to Pier Beach Run
- Date
- February 27, 2027
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Pier to Pier Beach Run
Feb 27, 2027