Snapshot

What to know before you shortlist this race

The fastest way to evaluate a marathon is to line up the date, course profile, crowd size, and registration pressure in one place.

October 10, 2026

Race day

Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Virtual

Distance

Road

Terrain

N/A

Participants

Race brief

This race takes place in South Carolina, United States on October 10, 2026. Use the details below to decide whether the course, logistics, and registration timeline match the type of season you are building.

Decision signals

Course layout details are still limited with road terrain.

Why This Race

The organizer pitch, translated for runners

NS PROMOSMYRTLE BEACH MINI MARATHON & COASTAL 5KSaturday, Oct 10, 2026Half Marathon start time-7:00amCoastal 5K start time-7:15am This amazing half marathon is a South Carolina Dream! It is truly a flat and fast course! We offer 2 race experiences along with a virtual option! 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. Animals and strollers 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. The Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon™ boasts over 5.5 miles of oceanfront running. Both races will begin along 8th Ave N and finish with an ocean view on the MB Boardwalk! We are excited to partner with Grand Strand Brewing Company for our post race celebration again this year! Race Participants receive: Participant MedalLong Sleeve Tech Shirt (sizes guaranteed until September 25)Cinch bagPost race snacks, water, Gatorade (finish line)Post race pizza, beer/soda, and smoothie (Grand Strand Brewing Company) *Cash Prize List for Half Marathon (will be mailed post race following results verification) 1st Place Male & Female: $700 each2nd Place Male & Female: $500 each3rd Place Male & Female: $400 each4th Place Male & Female: $300 each5th Place Male & Female: $200 eachOverall Masters Male & Female $100 eachOverall Grand Masters Male & Female $100 eachFastest Local Runners Male & Female (must be resident of Horry/Georgetown county): $100 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. Click here for Event Information Click here for Packet Pickup Information Click here for info on adding race day Packet Pickup Click here for Awards, Medals, Post Race Party Information Click here for Host Hotel Information Click here for FAQs Non-Profit Partners: Girls on the Run Coastal South Carolina https://www.facebook.com/GirlsontheRunCoastalSouthCarolina MB Fire Cares https://www.facebook.com/MYRTLEBEACHFIRE Presenting Sponsor: Kia of Myrtle Beach Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Email sponsors@nspromos.com for information **For full race weekend information, please visit our website at www.runmyrtlebeach.com Come #runMyrtleBeach with us!

Course Fit

Course shape, standards, and race history

This is the section to compare terrain, elevation, certification, and field context before you decide whether the race belongs on your calendar.

Elevation profile

Illustrative profile based on available elevation data. Use it as a directional planning signal, not a final course guarantee.

Actual course elevation and routing may vary from the visual estimate.

Course highlights

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Road terrain
Primary running surface.

Community Layer

Keep the race room close to the decision

The point of the room is not generic chatter. It is to keep stay questions, pacing nerves, meetup plans, and last-mile logistics attached to the same race page you are already using.

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17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Room

Threads, logistics, reviews, Q&A, and live huddles for 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K.

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Lead thread

Where are people staying for 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?

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17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K logistics huddle

Fifteen minutes on travel timing, where the expo bottlenecks are, and what people wish they knew earlier.

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Runner Signal

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Practical Questions

Questions and answers

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