The Grand Strand’s first and longest-running endurance event has been selected as the Reunion Race for the 50 States Marathon Club. The 2016 Myrtle Beach Marathon will play host to the 50 States Marathon Club over the weekend of March 3-5, 2016. With the new Runner’s Expo venue at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center and a change in date to early March, the Myrtle Beach Marathon was designated as the reunion location beating out over 150 U.S. marathons taking place throughout the first quarter of 2016.
The 50 States Marathon Club has over 3,800 members in all 50 states, Washington DC, and 15 foreign countries. Members of the club have run a combined 233,000 marathons. The club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of health and fitness with members sharing a common goal of running a marathon in each of the 50 states. Membership in the club is limited to runners who have completed a marathon in at least 10 states.
A personal connection brings the Myrtle Beach Marathon and the 50 States Marathon Club together. Reunion Director, Dave Bell, has been a 3-time participant in the Myrtle Beach Marathon. Mr. Bell began his journey of running a marathon in all 50 states right here in Myrtle Beach after learning about the 50 States club during Myrtle Beach’s inaugural race in 1998.
For more information on the 50 States Marathon Club or the Myrtle Beach Marathon Reunion Race, please visit their website atwww.50statesmarathonclub.com or email Dave Bell atrun26.2dave@gmail.com.