Myrtle Beach Marathon
Lo esencial
El Myrtle Beach Marathon, que comenzó a celebrarse a finales de los años 90, se ha consolidado como uno de los maratones más populares de principios de temporada en el Sureste. Atrae a corredores serios que buscan clasificarse para Boston y a corredores recreativos que desean un recorrido plano y pintoresco. Forma parte de un fin de semana completo de carreras que incluye un medio maratón y una 5K. El evento destaca el carácter de pueblo costero de Grand Strand y es un destino primaveral popular entre familias y clubes de running en toda la región. El recorrido destaca por su trazado plano y rápido que corre a lo largo de las amplias avenidas oceanfront de Myrtle Beach, con vistas del Atlántico, malecones bien mantenidos y lugares icónicos como la SkyWheel y hoteles frente a la playa. Los corredores disfrutarán de brisas oceánicas suaves, parques costeros y barrios clásicos, con múltiples puestos de avituallamiento y gran apoyo de la multitud en la meta del centro. Certificada por USATF y reconocida como clasificatoria para Boston, el Myrtle Beach Marathon ofrece una atmósfera acogedora para espectadores con la hospitalidad del Sureste, combinando running pintoresco junto al agua con excelente apoyo logístico para una experiencia positiva el día de la carrera.
Día de la Carrera
Pronóstico del Tiempo
Elevación
Perfil del Terreno
Recorrido relativamente plano
Participantes
Tamaño del Campo
Carrera de tamaño medio
Calificación de Público
Apoyo de Espectadores
Buena energía del público
2026 edition completed; 2027 date not yet announced
Jun 23, 2026The 2026 Myrtle Beach Marathon was held on March 7, 2026. As of June 23, 2026, the official site (mbmarathon.com/marathon) does not publish a 2027 race date or registration details. The site notes: "We will share the 2027 course closer to race day."
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento certificado clasificatorio para la Maratón de Boston. Logra tu estándar de clasificación aquí en un recorrido verificado.
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
A scenic oceanfront promenade where the course runs along the beachfront with shops and entertainment
Myrtle Beach SkyWheel
The iconic 187-foot Ferris wheel on the boardwalk visible to runners along the oceanfront
2nd Avenue Pier
A landmark pier and popular sightseeing spot the route passes near in central Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Large convention venue and central landmark close to parts of the downtown course
Market Common
A mixed-use district with tree-lined streets, shops and residences the race travels through inland
Broadway at the Beach
Major entertainment complex with restaurants, attractions and lakefront views encountered on the inland portion of the route
Myrtle Beach State Park
Coastal park featuring beach access and maritime forest scenery near the southern stretch of the course
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
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Elegibilidad
- Must be at least 16 years old to register for the marathon
- Runners under 18 must have parent/guardian consent to participate
- Medical clearance recommended for participants with pre-existing conditions
- Proof of recent official finish time may be required for seeded/priority start placement
- Registered participants only; bibs are non-transferable
- No unauthorized wheeled devices, pets, or bicycles allowed on the course (official wheelchair division excepted)
- All participants must abide by event rules and instructions from race officials and law enforcement
- Participants must be able to maintain the minimum pace required to finish before course cutoff time (typically around 6 hours)
Documentos Requeridos
- Photo ID (used for packet pickup/verification)
- Signed liability waiver/registration agreement
- Emergency contact information
- Proof of age for age-group verification if requested (e.g., birth certificate or government ID)
Métodos de Inscripción
- Online Registration
- Charity Entry
- Tour Operator
- On-site Registration
Política de Cancelación y Reembolso
No refunds under any circumstance
Deferral to the next calendar year allowed through February 1, 2026 for a $30 deferral fee
Bib transfers to another runner allowed online through February 15, 2026 for a $25 transfer fee; proof of new runner required
Race director reserves the right to cancel or modify the event for safety reasons (including severe weather); if the race is cancelled by organizers, entrants will be offered a deferral to the following year or a credit toward a future event (no cash refunds)
The Myrtle Beach Marathon is a USATF-certified, predominantly flat and fast course that follows much of the Grand Strand's oceanfront and beachfront neighborhoods, offering frequent ocean views.
Race weekend includes a race expo and vendors, a Saturday pasta dinner (sold separately), and a lively post-race festival with food, beverages and a beer garden near the finish line.
All finishers receive a commemorative finisher medal and a technical long-sleeve race shirt, with awards in age-group and overall categories.
Aid stations are well-spaced along the course (roughly every 1.5–2 miles) with water, electrolyte drink and portable restrooms; multiple spectator viewing areas exist along Ocean Boulevard.
There is limited on-site parking and recommended park-and-ride shuttles from designated lots; check the event website for packet pickup times, start-line logistics (race starts at 06:35) and official cutoff/time-limit information.
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