Plan your next racecation at the beach and join us for the annual Myrtle Beach Marathon this March! Enjoy a weekend full of events including: a beachfront Health and Wellness Expo, full marathon, half marathon, 5K, family fun run, and two post-race celebrations! Course Whether you’re looking to qualify for …
MORE
Plan your next racecation at the beach and join us for the annual Myrtle Beach Marathon this March! Enjoy a weekend full of events including: a beachfront Health and Wellness Expo, full marathon, half marathon, 5K, family fun run, and two post-race celebrations!
Course
Whether you’re looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon or you’re planning a fun running weekend getaway with the family, the Myrtle Beach Marathon course is the perfect place to start! With only 25 feet of elevation gain, you’ll tour one of the East Coast’s top vacation towns while earning your PR. Start near Broadway at the Beach, race along Ocean Blvd, and finish at Pelicans Ballpark for a post-race extravaganza!
Post-Race Party
Cross the finish line and celebrate your accomplishment at the Pelicans Ballpark post-race party! Recover with a team of massage therapists, say cheers with free beer, and enjoy live music from a Carolina favorite, Liquid Pleasure! Runners and spectators alike are encouraged to cheer on fellow racers at this family-friendly event that lasts all day long!
Evening Celebrations
Here at the Myrtle Beach Marathon, we believe in not one, but two post-race parties! Continue your race celebration at the Post-Race Power Hour, located in the heart of Broadway at the Beach. All runners and volunteers can enjoy complimentary beer and music at this Power Hour event from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
Explore Myrtle Beach
While in Myrtle Beach, enjoy more than 60 miles of beautiful coastline and thousands of fun activities and attractions. Catch a ride on the iconic SkyWheel, stroll down the oceanfront boardwalks, or explore, shop, and dine at Broadway at the Beach, all while experiencing true Southern hospitality.
LESS
Potentially fast, but also windy!
There is plenty of free parking near the start/finish at Broadway at the Beach. The "yeti-like" coffee mug has become my favorite piece of swag! The course is obviously pancake … MORE
There is plenty of free parking near the start/finish at Broadway at the Beach.
The “yeti-like” coffee mug has become my favorite piece of swag!
The course is obviously pancake flat, but since a large portion (miles 8-16) is in 1 direction, a headwind can kill you. That was the case this year. A really strong headwind killed my time. Without the wind, this course could be fast.
Fast and Flat! Hot and Humid!
If you want a flat and fast half marathon, this is it! The scenery isn't much, and it was 60 degrees and almost 100% humidity at the start, but it … MORE
If you want a flat and fast half marathon, this is it! The scenery isn’t much, and it was 60 degrees and almost 100% humidity at the start, but it is FLAT. The only issue I had with the course was that when the 5Kers joined up with the half marathoners the walkers were taking up the whole lane and not making room for the half marathon runners. The race could have put up cones to keep the 5Kers to one side of the street. The swag was great!
Well oiled machine
It was apparent from start to finish that this was not their first rodeo. While the temperature and humidity were a little warm for my personal taste, they announced at … MORE
It was apparent from start to finish that this was not their first rodeo. While the temperature and humidity were a little warm for my personal taste, they announced at the starting line that this was the best weather start to date. It was in the upper 50’s at the start, overcast with a bit of wind in some areas. The aid stations were plentiful as were the porta-potties (which I was very grateful for as I had some GI issues on race day). The volunteers were great and very helpful! The course was flat and I certainly felt that had I not had issues, I could have had a PR. There was entertainment along the route and you didn’t go far between seeing spectators of some sort, even some that had wandered out of their hotels and resorts in their jammies 🙂 The scenery included glimpses of the ocean, numerous mini-golf courses and other attractions, the sky wheel and beautiful homes and resorts. The expo was good although I felt it was difficult to navigate because of the crowd but that could have been due to the fact we went shortly after it opened. The atmosphere at the start was electric and the finish line was well stocked with food and the entertainment was decent (although we didn’t hang out for too long). The medal was pretty big and the finisher tank top was a pretty cool surprise. The Myrtle Beach area has plenty to do whether you are by yourself, in a group or bring the whole family. All in all, it was a good experience.
WEATHER WEATHER WEATHER!!!!!
Weather.....Winds gusting to 40 knots. Temp is not an issue but the wind was a major factor for all. It is my understanding it is like that most times. MORE
Weather…..Winds gusting to 40 knots. Temp is not an issue but the wind was a major factor for all. It is my understanding it is like that most times.
MBM organizers can't help the wind.
This would've been a great race for me. I'm a slow runner & would've appreciated the flat course. But that wind got me. I was exhausted & very frustrated with … MORE
This would’ve been a great race for me. I’m a slow runner & would’ve appreciated the flat course. But that wind got me. I was exhausted & very frustrated with the wind. It almost blew me over twice. I didn’t look around at scenery because I had to keep my head down. I did not have my usual pains (back, hip or feet), but my upper back was so tired from pushing myself. Ha Ha.
The organization was great, expo small but good things happening. Swag was nice. The after party was very good with plenty of food even for us slow marathoners. Best: Finally options at an Expo & post race other than beer for us non beer drinkers. Yum!
Fast Course
Great course and cool swag. I overheard some runners saying that it was going downhill or that the marathon was getting cheaper BUT I got a comfy long sleeve shirt … MORE
Great course and cool swag. I overheard some runners saying that it was going downhill or that the marathon was getting cheaper BUT I got a comfy long sleeve shirt and cup just for running. The medal is nice and the volunteers who handed out water/gatorade every two miles helped a lot. Generally a “quick” course but the wind slowed a lot down. Great day to run in 40-50 degree weather with the sun peaking out the second half.
It's a Myrtle Beach Getaway!
The benefits to running the Myrtle Beach Marathon: 1. There's almost always something to see: glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean, the towering hotels that dominate Ocean Blvd... 2. You won't … MORE
The benefits to running the Myrtle Beach Marathon:
1. There’s almost always something to see: glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean, the towering hotels that dominate Ocean Blvd…
2. You won’t go long between seeing spectators.
3. The race’s technical shirts are by the same group (Race 13.1) which Competitor Magazine named as having the best race shirts. (Sorry, I know that sounds repetitive!)
4. The finish line is in the Myrtle Beach Pelicans minor league baseball team parking lot, and the stadium is open to runners post-race. This made for a slightly more unique post-race party.
5. The starting line, which is right in front of the Pelicans stadium, is just across the street from Broadway at the Beach. This means there is PLENTY of parking for runners and one less thing to stress out about on race day.
6. The course is mostly flat, with only very gentle and very gradual changes in elevation.
7. If you have spectators traveling with you, Myrtle Beach is a fairly easy place in which to drive from one location to another.
I’ll run this race again, however I’ll likely run the half next year. 26.2 miles deserves a change of scenery for me!