Course Information

Course Information

Course Information

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MB MINI MARATHON COURSE

USATF Certification Code: SC22037BW
https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=3730

This amazing course features the best of Myrtle Beach with over 5 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 3:15:00 time limit. Participants falling behind the time limit will be asked to move to the sidewalk and will not receive a finish time.

  • https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2371362
  • Start at 8th Avenue North and turn left onto Ocean Blvd.
  • Turn left onto Mr. Joe White Avenue
  • Turn right onto Robert Grissom Parkway
  • Turn right onto Burroughs and Chapin for 1st out and back section
  • Turn right toward Top Golf for 2nd out and back section
  • Turn right onto Robert Grissom Parkway
  • Once you cross over 48th Avenue, merge onto the sidewalk and turn right onto Perrin’s Path greenway
  • Continue on Perrin’s Path across Granddaddy Drive
  • Turn right onto 62nd Ave North (this turns into Highland Avenue once you get closer to Ocean Blvd)
  • Turn right onto Ocean Blvd and head south to enjoy the beautiful beachfront views
  • Turn left at 1st Ave North into the parking lot
  • Turn left onto the boardwalk with just a little more than half a mile remaining and 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 Mini Marathon Course Map

MB COASTAL 5K COURSE

*this is not a certified course but is accurately measured to 5K distance.

  • Start at 8th Avenue North and turn right onto Chester St.
  • Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
  • Turn left onto Flagg St.
  • Turn right onto 8th Avenue North
  • Turn left onto Ocean Blvd.
  • Turn left onto 10th Avenue North
  • Turn right onto Chester St.
  • Turn right onto 16th Avenue North
  • Turn right onto Ocean Blvd.
  • Turn left onto 1st Avenue North into the parking lot
  • Turn left onto MB Boardwalk
  • Continue along the Boardwalk to the Finish Line!

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

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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.
  • 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 Saturday, October 12. The Mini Marathon begins at 7:00 a.m. and the Coastal 5K begins at 7:30 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 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12:

• Races begin at 7:00 a.m. at 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.).