Course Information
MB MINI MARATHON COURSE
USATF Certification Code: SC25006JK
This amazing half marathon course features the best of Myrtle Beach with over 6 miles of oceanfront running! From its pristine parkways to some of the nation’s most visited beaches, the course takes you on a tour of one of America’s most scenic beach communities. 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.
- Begin on 8th Avenue North
- Head toward the Ocean
- Right on Chester St
- Left on 6th Avenue
- Left on Ocean Blvd (stay in southbound lane)
- Left on Mr. Joe White Ave
- Right on Grissom Blvd
- Right on Burroughs and Chapin Blvd for out and back section
- Turn around and head back up Burroughs and Chapin
- Turn right toward Top Golf for short out and back
- Right on Grissom Blvd
- Right onto Perrin’s Path
- Cross over Granddaddy Rd
- Right on 62nd Avenue
- 62nd turns into Highland Avenue
- Right on Ocean Blvd
- Left on 2nd Avenue
- Run through Pier parking lot
- Turn left onto the boardwalk finish right on the Boardwalk in the heart of Myrtle Beach and feet away from the sand. Did we not say this course is flat and fast, fast, fast! With only a few turns throughout the entire 13.1 miles you could not make it much faster!!
Start Line:
MB Boardwalk
8th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Finish Line:
MB Boardwalk
Between 8th and 9th Ave. North & Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
MB COASTAL 5K COURSE
(same start/finish line as the Mini Marathon)
*this is not a certified course but is accurately measured to 5K distance.
- Begin on 8th Avenue North
- Head toward the Ocean
- Right on Chester St
- Left on 6th Avenue
- Right on Flagg St
- Left on 5th Ave
- Left on Ocean Blvd (stay in southbound lane)
- Left on Mr. Joe White Ave
- Right on Chester St
- Right on 16th Avenue
- Right on Ocean Blvd
- Left on 2nd Avenue
- Run through Pier parking lot
- Left onto Boardwalk
- Finish at Flags on Boardwalk
Start Line:
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
8th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Finish Line:
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Between 8th and 9th Avenue North/Ocean Blvd on the Boardwalk
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
MB Coastal 5K Course Map
Course Support
Due to changing race protocols, some of this information may change for race day. A complete updated list will be sent before race day.
- Water will be available at the Start and Finish lines.
- There will be 4-5 water stations throughout the course.
- Gatorade will be provided at the water stop near 45th Ave N.
- Participants are encouraged to provide their own electrolytes/hydration in addition to the water stations.
- Snacks and other post race nourishment will be available to all runners at the Finish Line.
- The Medical Team will be available to assess any race day medical needs and administer acute first aid when necessary.
Road Closures
The course will close to ALL traffic on a rolling basis according to the time in which the course will be occupied by runners. No traffic will be allowed during those times.
The annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon and Coastal 5K returns to Myrtle Beach this October. The Mini Marathon begins at 7:00 a.m. and the Coastal 5K begins at 7:15 a.m. at Eighth Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard.
The Mini Marathon route is below.
Drivers, please use Highway 17 (the “bypass”) and Kings Highway to get to your destinations inside the City of Myrtle Beach on Saturday. Traffic wayfinding apps also will help navigate the area and avoid delays. Myrtle Beach police officers will be stationed at all Ocean Boulevard intersections. Drivers can anticipate the following road closures on race day from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:
• Races begin at 7:00 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. up from the intersection of Eighth Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard (closure from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.).
• Chester Street from Seventh Avenue North to Eighth Avenue North (6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 5k portion).
• Westbound lane of Seventh Avenue North to Flagg Street (6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 5k portion)
• Flagg Street from Seventh Avenue North to Eighth Avenue North (6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.).
• Southbound lane of Ocean Boulevard from First Avenue South to 63rd Avenue North (6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.).
• North Ocean Boulevard and South Ocean Boulevard from Eighth Avenue North to Mr. Joe White Avenue (6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.).
• Northbound lane of Chester Street from Mr. Joe White Avenue to 16th Avenue North (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 5K portion).
• 16th Avenue North from Chester Street to Ocean Boulevard (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 5k portion).
• Westbound lane of Mr. Joe White Avenue from Kings Highway to Robert Grissom Parkway (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.).
• Northbound lane of Robert Grissom Parkway from Mr. Joe White Avenue to Granddaddy Drive (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.).
• Eastbound lane of 62nd Avenue North from the Highway 17 Bypass to Ocean Boulevard (7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.).