Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K General Information
2024 Presenting Sponsor-BMW of Myrtle Beach
This amazing half marathon and 5K race is a South Carolina Dream! Experience the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon™ a nationally acclaimed vacation destination as you like it best…on your feet. This surfing themed half marathon and 5K, with its signature surfboard finisher medals, live music and awesome post race celebration party is the new MUST do race on the Atlantic Coast. Our awesome half marathon course features over 5 miles of oceanfront running! Both the 5K and half marathon start and finish with beautiful views of the ocean! After the event, join us at Grand Strand Brewing Company for live music and post race awards presentation….maybe even take a swim in the warm waves. Why not, it’s Myrtle Beach, come run and have an awesome time!
Runners and walkers are welcome. No animals or strollers allowed on course due to liability/insurance restrictions. The half marathon time limit is 3:15 hours/14:53 minute mile pace and the 5K time limit is 70 minutes. You will be asked to move to the sidewalk and will not receive an official finishing time. You will still receive your participant medal.
Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Service animals as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a service animal must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.
Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Wheelchairs, mobility aids, etc. as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a recognized device must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.
Half Marathon Pacing Team: Each pace group will be led by 1-2 experienced pacers who will run as close to even splits as possible during the race to ensure finishing within a minute of the goal time. Pacers will line up about 15 minutes prior to the race start and have a designated sign indicating the goal time.
Pacing Teams available for these predicted race times:
- 1:45
- 2:00
- 2:15
- 2:30
- 2:45
- 3:00
Start Line
8th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Finish Line
Between 8th and 9th Ave on
North Ocean Boulevard along the Boardwalk
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Race Packet Pick-Up
Unless you purchase Race Day Packet Pick-Up, you must pick up your race packet for the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K prior to race day.
PACKET PICK-UP LOCATION
Dave & Buster’s
1322 Celebrity Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
PACKET PICK-UP HOURS
- Thursday, October 10 from 4:00-7:30pm
- Friday, October 11 from 3:00-8:00pm
GEAR CHECK
There is no gear check available on race morning. The parking garage and adjacent parking are all within walking distance of the start line, the finish line and the post race party.
Post-Race Party & Beer Garden
Once you finish running, there’s still a lot to do at the finish line! Celebrate your victory with us at Grand Strand Brewing Company post-race music & beer garden! Stay a while and listen to the sweet sounds of the live music and dip your tired toes in the warm Atlantic waters. Remember that the average water temperature in Myrtle Beach is 66 degrees at this time of the year! What a way to chill and soak those tired feet!
Beer Garden
There will be a Beer Garden at the post race celebration at Grand Strand Brewing Company. If you are over 21 years old want to enjoy a post race celebratory beer after the race, you must have a valid driver’s license or identification to enter the Beer Garden. Your bib contains 1 “drink tag” that must be presented prior to receiving your complimentary pour. Race participant must pick up their own and are not allowed to give their drink tag to others. Soft drinks will be available for those not wanting beer. Additional drinks and food will be available for purchase.
Participant Medals
Runners travel from all over the world to run for a medal. Get ready to receive the most incredible surfboard medal in the industry. Our half marathon surfboard medal is 7″ long and our Coastal 5K surfboard medal is 4″ long! We have created the “original” surfboard medals to award all our finishers. Each year the signature surfboard medals will evolve so you can add a new medal to your collection!
Awards
Cash Prize List for Half Marathon (will be mailed post race following results verification)
- 1st Place Male & Female: $300 each
- 2nd Place Male & Female: $200 each
- 3rd Place Male & Female: $100 each
- Overall Masters Male & Female $100 each
- Overall Grand Masters Male & Female $100 each
- Fastest Local Runners Male & Female (must be resident of Horry/Georgetown county): $200 each *double dipping allowed!
Age Groups and Awards (Awards will not be mailed)
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male/female finishers, overall masters male/female, and overall grand masters male/female finishers. Age group awards given to the top 3 within each age group as follows:
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Age Groups
12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and up
Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K Age Groups
0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and up
Awards Presentation for Top 3 overall M/F and Top Overall Masters M/F, and Top overall Grand Masters M/F and top 3 in age groups will take place at 9:00am for the 5K and 10:00am for the half marathon at Grand Strand Brewing Company. Overall awards are issued based on gun time and age group awards are based on chip time.
