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17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $65 · goes up to $110 on Oct 4, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (Half Marathon) | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $105$110 after Oct 4, 2026 | 1,128 |
| Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:15 AM | $65$70 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| VIRTUAL OPTION Myrtle Beach Coastal 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $70 | – |
| VIRTUAL OPTION Myrtle Beach Mini MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $70 | 12 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $110 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (Half Marathon): $105 until Oct 3, then $110 until Oct 7.
- Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K: $65 until Oct 3, then $70 until Oct 7.
Online registration closes Oct 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $105, entry is about 50 percent above a typical half marathon in South Carolina, which costs $70 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in South Carolina runs 2:08:23, about 9:48 a mile, based on 31 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:17:38 and men in 1:58:49.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (Half Marathon) starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk/Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Directions to the start
- Mini Marathon Course Map (click for interactive route) (Plotaroute)
- Coastal 5K Course Map (click link for interactive route) (Plotaroute)
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)16th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (Half Marathon)
734
finishers
2:13:36
median (10:11 /mi)
1:08:30
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K
325
finishers
34:17
median (11:04 /mi)
19:20
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?
At the 2025 16th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (Half Marathon), the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:07 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:41, and half the field in 2:13:36; the last tenth came in after 2:58:17.
At the 2025 Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:54 or better, the top quarter in 28:38, and half the field in 34:17; the last tenth came in after 47:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:44:22 | 1:45:12 |
| 20-29 | 1:36:16 | 1:09:41 |
| 30-39 | 1:35:19 | 1:19:05 |
| 40-49 | 1:42:21 | 1:24:39 |
| 50-59 | 1:45:08 | 1:37:48 |
| 60-69 | 2:12:34 | 1:45:24 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:13:19 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 16 percent since 2022.
1,264
2022
1,173
2023
1,069
2024
1,059
2025
All events combined, from official results.
17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K Half Marathon year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 866 to 734 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:19:33 to 2:13:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 734 (+11%) | 2:13:36 | under 1:41:07 | 1:08:30 |
| 2024 | 663 (-17%) | 2:11:28 | under 1:41:51 | 35:30 |
| 2023 | 796 (-8%) | 2:27:48 | under 1:52:59 | 1:17:15 |
| 2022 | 866 | 2:19:33 | under 1:45:07 | 1:10:15 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for South Carolina half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:54:41, against 1:53:06 in a typical South Carolina half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 5K: About average for South Carolina 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:38, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Participant Medal
HALF MARATHON (7") COASTAL 5K (4").
Race details
- Where
- Myrtle Beach Boardwalk/Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Sizing Tech Long Sleeve Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 17, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 17th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $110 on Oct 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $105, entry is about 50 percent above a typical half marathon in South Carolina, which costs $70 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 734 runners finished the 16th Annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (Half Marathon); the median finish was 2:13:36 and the winner ran 1:08:30.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:54:41, against 1:53:06 in a typical South Carolina half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Myrtle Beach Boardwalk/Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
NS PROMOS
MYRTLE BEACH MINI MARATHON & COASTAL 5K
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026
Half Marathon start time-7:00am
Coastal 5K start time-7:15am
Shake Out Run Oct 9 at 7:30am: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GT1KkgPXH/
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 be at least 14 years old and 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, strollers, and unauthorized pacers are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification.