The Myrtle Beach Marathon Returns For Its 22nd Anniversary

The time has come again to lace up those sneakers and prepare for the excitement and exhilaration that accompanies the Myrtle Beach Marathon! Back for its 22nd Anniversary, the racing event is known for being one of the fastest and flattest in South Carolina and includes the Myrtle Beach Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k and Grande Dunes Family Fun Run! Join all of the fun the weekend of March 1 - 3, 2019, as runners from all over the world compete for a chance to claim the title of best on the beach!

The Myrtle Beach Marathon offers seasoned and trained runners the chance to qualify for the Boston Marathon under impeccable weather conditions and a fast, flat course. The races are open to everyone, with children under 18rnrequiring signed permission from a parent or guardian. All participants must register online and sign a registration form in order to be eligible to compete

The Myrtle Beach Marathon & Half Marathon

• Start time: 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019
• Starting line is just South of the intersection of Grissom Parkway and 21^st Ave. N, Myrtle Beach, SC.
• Finish line is the parking lot of the Pelicans Ballpark (TicketReturn.com Field)

 5k

• Start time: 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019
• Parking will be at Broadway at the Beach. From there, runners will take a shuttle to the start which will run consistently from 7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
• Starting line is along the Boardwalk at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion (just south of Plyler Park)
• Finish line is the parking lot of the Pelicans Ballpark (TicketReturn.com Field)

Family Fun Run - Approximately 1 mile

• Open to all ages
• Start time: 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019
• Starting line is the Outfield of the Pelicans Ballpark (TicketReturn.com Field)
• Finish line is the parking lot of the Pelicans Ballpark (TicketReturn.com Field)
• Race day registration will not be available

Before setting off on your racing adventure, visit the Marathon Expo and Race Headquarters at the Ocean Reef Resort, located at 7100 North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC. The Expo is free and open to the public and will host marathon sponsors and merchandise vendors, who will have official Marathon merchandise for sale. The Expo will be open on Friday, March 1st, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Click here for more details of the 22^nd Annual Myrtle Beach Marathon weekend event.