Myrtle Beach Marathon
Are You Ready To Run At The Beach?
March 1, 2025 | Myrtle Beach, SC
The Myrtle Beach Marathon will run again for the 28th year on March 1, 2025! You've been training, sweating and gearing up - and the race is almost here.
The pancake-flat looped course, featuring 9 beautiful beachfront miles, is one of the flattest and fastest in the country. The weather at The Beach is temperate and sunny 215 days a year - the ideal condition for optimal Marathon and Half Marathon performance. The Beach is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors and meet your goals at the Myrtle Beach Marathon!
With sixty miles of beautiful sandy beaches, more than 400 hotels, first-class live entertainment, exciting attractions for everyone, endless shopping, and exquisite dining at over 2,000 restaurants - the Myrtle Beach Marathon has been the go-to ‘race-cation’ for runners everywhere. The Beach is where everyone can be their best self and find where they belong.
To register, view the course map, and more, visit the Myrtle Beach Marathon's website.
Myrtle Beach Marathon FAQ
How many marathons / races does Myrtle Beach have?
Marathons & Half Marathons
The Myrtle Beach Marathon is the longest-running and only 26.2-mile run in the area, but there are several other half marathons and races locally to test your endurance.
Myrtle Beach Marathon
The Myrtle Beach Marathon first took place in 1998. Since then, it has grown into one of the premier running events in the Southeast, attracting runners from across the country with its fast, flat course and scenic coastal views. The race was run in February until 2010, when a rare snow storm cancelled the race — it is now run the first weekend of March each year.
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K
The Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon first took place in 2010 and is a popular half marathon (13.1 miles) known for its surfboard-themed medals and scenic oceanfront route. The race is held in the fall and this year's event will take place Oct. 11, 2025.
Bridge 2 Bridge Run
The Bridge 2 Bridge Run is an annual running event held in historic Georgetown, South Carolina — just south of Pawleys Island along the area known as the Hammock Coast. The race is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025, the 12th edition of this race offers participants a choice of four distances: a Half Marathon, 12K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run. The event kicks off at the iconic clock tower on Front Street, providing runners with scenic views of Georgetown's charming streets and waterfront.
BAM! Race Series
Started in 2014 by Coastal Race Productions the BAM! Race Series — short for Big a$$ Medals — is a series of three races just over the N.C. state line from the Grand Strand. The races take place in Oak Island, N.C. (February), Sunset Beach, N.C. (April), and Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. (October) and each offers a 5K, 10K and half marathon race option.
5Ks, 10Ks & Other Runs
In addition to the marathon and mini marathon, the Grand Strand area also hosts many other races throughout the year.
Apex Trail Run
The Apex Trail Run takes place on April 26, 2025, at Horry County Bike & Run Park — known as "The Hulk" — in Carolina Forest. It offers a 5K Trail Run/Walk, a 10-Miler, and a 6-hour Ultra Challenge for endurance runners. The event welcomes both competitive and recreational participants, with scenic, winding trails providing a unique challenge. Runners receive finisher medals, and top performers earn awards.
Coastal Race Productions
Coastal Race Productions hosts a variety of scenic coastal races throughout the year as part of the BAM! Race Series, along with several themed 5Ks and 10Ks. The ShamROCK N’ Run kicks off in March, followed by the Pink Ribbon Run in September, the Halloween Hustle in October, and the Calabash Turkey Trot in November. The year wraps up with the Winter Run 5K in January. Each event offers a beautiful coastal setting and a strong community atmosphere.
Grand Strand Running Club Grand Prix Series
The Grand Strand Running Club is the area's largest running group devoted to promoting a healthier lifestyle through running and walking. The group hosts various training programs and group runs throughout the year as well as participating in, partnering with or sponsoring a variety of races throughout the year — known as the "Grand Prix Series". This includes races like the marathon, mini marathon and bridge run, as well as many 5K, 8K and 10K races around the region. Notable races in the series include the Pink Ribbon Run in September, the Surfside Beach Turkey Trot and the Halloween Hustle and Rivertown Reindeer Run in Conway,
Horry County Parks & Rec Races
The Horry County Race Series began in 2018 as a single road race along the newly completed International Drive. Since that time, Horry County Parks and Recreation has grown this event from a single race into a fantastic five race series that occurs all over the County. This now includes the Pier to Pier Beach Run in March at Myrtle Beach State Park, the World Famous Blue Crab 5k held at Vereen Gardens in May and the Loris Bog-Off "Chicken Run" 5k in October.
N.S. Promos Races
Local group N.S. Promos runs several seasonal races per year including the Coastal Like 5K at CCU, Fiesta Run/Walk, Memorial Day Weekend Run, Independence Day Race, Summer Solstice Awesome 80s Beach Run, Red White & Blue 5K, Labor Day 5K at Brookgreen Gardens, Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk, Twinkling Two-Miler during Winter Wonderland at The Beach and the Ripley's Penguin Dash Run/Walk at Broadway at the Beach.
North Myrtle Beach Winter Run
The North Myrtle Beach Winter Run is the region's longest continuous road race, celebrating its 42nd year on January 18, 2025. Participants can choose between a 5K or 15K, both starting on Ocean Blvd between 1st Ave. N. and 2nd Ave. N. All runners receive a finisher’s medal and a tri-blend T-shirt. A post-race party with a DJ and awards will follow.
Where does the Myrtle Beach Marathon Take Place?
The Myrtle Beach Marathon takes place in the heart of Myrtle Beach with a race course mapped out throughout the Boardwalk, Market Common area, and Kings Highway so that you can sightsee while you run!
Where can I go to spectate at the Myrtle Beach Marathon?
Starting Line
- Mr. Joe White Ave.
Parking at Broadway at the Beach - For Full and Half Marathon
Warbird Park
- Market Common, Farrow Parkway off Business 17
For Full and Half Marathon
810 Billiards & Bowling
- Market Common, 1220 Moser Dr.
For Full and Half Marathon
Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place
- 9th Ave. and N. Ocean Blvd. (Former Pavilion Lot)For Full and Half Marathon
Plyler Park
- N. Ocean Blvd. and Mr. Joe White Ave. (under SkyWheel Myrtle Beach)
For Full and Half Marathon -
29th Ave. N. and Ocean Blvd.
- Full Marathon Only
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76th Ave. N. and Kings Hwy.
- Full Marathon Only
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Grand Dunes Blvd.
- Approach from 82nd Pkwy. and park on Cipriana
- Full Marathon Only
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Grissom Pkwy.
- From London St. to 21st Ave. N.
- Full Marathon Only
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The Finish Line
- Pelicans Ballpark parking lot
- Off Grissom Pkwy.
- For Full and Half Marathon
What Races are Offered at the Myrtle Beach Marathon?
2025 Myrtle Beach Marathon Races
Marathon, Half & 5K
- Starting line is on Robert Grissom Parkway, just south of the Monticello Drive intersection
- Wheelchair & Crankchair Full and Half starts at 6:30 a.m.
- Marathon & Half Marathon starts at 6:35 a.m.
- Wheelchair & Crankchair 5k starts at 7:25 a.m.
- 5K starts at 7:30 a.m.
- Finish line is at Pelicans Ballpark parking lot
- Click here for details on the Marathon, Half, and 5K
Virtual 10K Add on option
- February 16 - February 28, 2025
- Click here for details on the Virtual 10K
Family Fun Run
- Start: The Hangout at Broadway at the Beach
- Finish: The Hangout Broadway at the Beach
- Start time: 6 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025
- Open to all ages.
- Register online. Registration is not available on race day.
- Click here for details on the Family Fun Run.
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Where do I go to pick up my race packet?
Packet Pick Up
- Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Hours: 10 AM – 7:30 PM
- Location: The Hangout at Broadway at the Beach | 1181 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Parking: There is ample free parking at Broadway at the Beach.
Bib Mailing
For a fee of $9.99, all participants are offered the convenience of having their race bibs mailed directly to their doorstep.
Please note that ONLY BIBS and SAFETY PINS will be mailed, and all other race gear must be picked up after the event. The deadline to add bib mailing is noon on Friday, January 31st at noon ET.
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