South Carolina · Half Marathon · 5K
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 750 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- Field size
- ~750 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 750 runners
- Course
- Flat and fast; Runna classifies both the Half Marathon and Coastal 5K as Flat. No official numeric elevation gain published; course includes one small bridge/overpass near mile 2.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
The Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K is an annual half marathon and 5K held on the Grand Strand, combining road, bike-path, and oceanfront boardwalk running. The flat, fast half marathon course covers roughly 5.5-6 miles along the Atlantic before finishing on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk near the SkyWheel. Both races start together on 8th Avenue North and finish steps from the sand.
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Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K: common questions
- When is the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K held?
- In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
- What distances does the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?
- About 750 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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