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16th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (Half Marathon)

$80 7:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Price increases after August 2, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K

$55 7:15AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Price increases after September 3, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

VIRTUAL OPTION Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon

$70 Registration ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

VIRTUAL OPTION Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K

$70 Registration ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk/Ocean Blvd
8th Avenue North and Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC US 29577

Description

NS PROMOS
MYRTLE BEACH MINI MARATHON & COASTAL 5K
    presented by Kia of Myrtle Beach

Saturday, Oct 11, 2025
Half Marathon start time-7:00am
Coastal 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 Medal
  • Long Sleeve Tech Shirt (sizes guaranteed until October 1)
  • Cinch bag
  • Post 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: $600 each
2nd Place Male & Female: $500 each
3rd Place Male & Female: $400 each
4th Place Male & Female: $300 each
5th Place Male & Female: $200 each
6th 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): $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.

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Non-Profit Partners:

Presenting Sponsor:

Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Email dwhite@nspromos.com for information

 

**For full race weekend information, please visit our website at www.runmyrtlebeach.com 

Come #runMyrtleBeach with us!

How to Manage Your RunSignup Account

This article explains how to manage your RunSignup account.

Race Swag

    Stay tuned!

7" surfboard medal for the Mini

4" surfboard medal for the 5K

MB Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Presenting Sponsor

Major Sponsor/Partner

Post Race Celebration Sponsor/Partner

Associate Sponsor/Partner

Pacing Sponsor/Partner

Valued Partner

Water Stop/Cheer Stations

Non-Profit Partner

Entertainment/Photography/Timing Services

Race Contact Info

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Mini Marathon Course Map (click for interactive route)

Updated certified course coming soon! Just a few tweaks!

See below for the turn by turns and interactive map. Certified course map will be available in the near future!

USATF Certification Code: 

Mini Marathon Turn by Turn:

  • 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
  • Left onto Boardwalk
  • Finish at Flags on Boardwalk

Coastal 5K Course Map (click link for interactive route)

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

Coastal 5K Turn by Turn (same start and finish line as half marathon)

  • 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

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