• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Myrtle Beach
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:29/km

3:20:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
47/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
35 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Beach, Road
Scenery
Coastal, City, Desert, Parkland, Waterfront

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Half Marathon?

The Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Half Marathon is described as pancake flat.

Where does the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Half Marathon route go?

The Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Half Marathon route starts at MB Boardwalk, 8th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 and finishes at MB Boardwalk between 8th and 9th Ave North & Ocean Blvd. Underfoot, expect a beach course. It passes Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Atlantic oceanfront, Ocean Boulevard, Grand Strand beaches and pristine parkways.

What should runners know on race day for the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Half Marathon?

Post-race live music and awards presentation at Grand Strand Brewing Company. 5. Pacing teams with 1-2 experienced pacers for target times from 1:45 to 3:00.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • City
  • Desert
  • Parkland
  • Waterfront

Atmosphere

  • Destination
  • Scenic Tour
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Beach
  • Road
Elevation character
Pancake Flat
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
Half marathon participants must adhere to a 3:20:00 time limit.
Qualification status
None

Race day logistics

Aid stations
5
Pacers
Pacing teams with 1-2 experienced pacers for target times from 1:45 to 3:00.
Expo / packet pickup
Packet pickup at John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center, Thursday Oct 8 and Friday Oct 9, 4:00-8:00pm; race-day pickup available for an additional fee.
Medal
Surfboard-themed participant medal for all finishers.
Finisher tee
Long sleeve tech shirt (sizes guaranteed until September 25); cinch bag included.
On-course music
Post-race live music and awards presentation at Grand Strand Brewing Company.

Access and course status

Start
MB Boardwalk, 8th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Finish
MB Boardwalk between 8th and 9th Ave North & Ocean Blvd

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Landmarks
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Atlantic oceanfront, Ocean Boulevard, Grand Strand beaches, pristine parkways
Notable features
  • Surfboard-shaped finisher medals (half marathon medal is 7 inches long)
  • post-race party at Grand Strand Brewing Company with beer garden and one complimentary drink voucher for participants over 21, plus post-race pizza, soda and smoothie
  • Over 5-6 miles of oceanfront running along one of America's most scenic beach communities
  • USATF certified (SC25006JK)

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 21°CTypical temperature
  • 18 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 47Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.