Sham-ROCK-N-Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Entry fee
- From $47 · goes up to $62 on Nov 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $57$62 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $47$52 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| HALF MARATHON | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $97$117 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $57$62 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $47$52 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $97$117 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $62 on Nov 23, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $57 until Nov 22, then $62 until Mar 13, then $72 until Mar 20.
- 5K: $47 until Nov 22, then $52 until Mar 13, then $57 until Mar 20.
- HALF MARATHON: $97 until Nov 22, then $117 until Mar 13, then $132 until Mar 20.
Online registration closes Mar 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $97, entry is about 39 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 7:20 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
201 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)5K
HALF MARATHON
10K
Aggregated from official results for Sham-ROCK-N-Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Sham-ROCK-N-Run?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:57 or better, the top quarter in 31:54, and half the field in 38:52; the last tenth came in after 53:21.
At the 2026 HALF MARATHON, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:31 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:42, and half the field in 2:11:31; the last tenth came in after 2:45:55.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 52:24 or better, the top quarter in 59:10, and half the field in 1:07:40; the last tenth came in after 1:28:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:40 | 20:57 |
| 20-29 | 24:29 | 21:02 |
| 30-39 | 29:18 | 27:20 |
| 40-49 | 26:15 | 23:54 |
| 50-59 | 26:04 | 23:41 |
| 60-69 | 31:55 | 24:08 |
| 70+ | 42:35 | 30:51 |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 47 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Sham-ROCK-N-Run 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 505 to 592 finishers, and the median time rose from 38:25 to 38:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 592 (+9%) | 38:52 | under 27:57 | 17:18 |
| 2025 | 543 (-1%) | 38:41 | under 27:29 | 19:16 |
| 2024 | 551 (+18%) | 40:24 | under 27:25 | 20:26 |
| 2023 | 468 (-7%) | 39:35 | under 27:25 | 19:01 |
| 2022 | 505 | 38:25 | under 26:19 | 20:09 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:54, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for South Carolina half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:54:42, against 1:53:06 in a typical South Carolina half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Slower than most South Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 59:10, against 54:45 in a typical South Carolina 10K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
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 March 20 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 74°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.
Race details
- Where
- 201 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- Sham-Rock-N-Roll Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 20, 2027), 2026 (Mar 21, 2026), 2025 (Mar 22, 2025), 2024 (Mar 23, 2024), 2023 (Mar 25, 2023), 2022 (May 1, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Sham-ROCK-N-Run?
- Saturday, March 20, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $47 before processing fees, and rises to $62 on Nov 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $97, entry is about 39 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, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 592 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 38:52 and the winner ran 17:18.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:54, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 201 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
From the organizers
THE NORTH STRANDS PREMIER RACE
SHAM-ROCK & RUN HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K ROAD RACE
Saturday - March 20, 2027
7:00 - All races start together: Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Start
8:00 - 5K Awards (Overall, Masters & Age Groups)
8:30 - 10K Awards (Overall, Masters & Age Groups)
9:30 - Half Marathon Awards (Overall, Masters & Age Groups)
10:30 - Half Marathon Cutoff (16 min. miles)