October 22-23, 2016
Registration is underway
The Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Weekend returns to the Grand Strand with events October 22-23. The Mini Marathon itself is 13.1 miles and is being held on Sunday, October 23. The weekend includes a two-day Health and Fitness Expo, a Coastal 5K, a one-mile Doggie Dash and Sunday’s Mini Marathon. For registration, visithttp://www.runmyrtlebeach.com.
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The Island Recreation Center’s 2015 Turkey Trot, presented by Go Tri Sports, is filling up fast! This race is November 26, 2015, at 8:00 am, starting from 397 Squire Pope Road.
The Turkey Trot is a 5K, 10K and Fun Walk that begins in front of the Chart House and winds through Hilton Head Plantation with a turn around back to the finish line at the Chart House parking lot. For participants’ safety, when starting the race, runners should be towards the starting line, and walkers behind. Strollers are permitted, but must start in back. No pets, please!
Packet Pick-up is Wednesday, November 25th at the Island Rec Center from 10:00 am-6:00 pm or on Race Day: Thursday, November 26th at race location from 6:30-7:30 am. Parking available in the parking lot off of Hudson Road.
The Hilton Head Island Recreation Association is partnering with Deep Well Project to collect nonperishable food items for their food pantry. Please consider bringing a nonperishable food item to Packet Pick-up on Wednesday, November 25th or on Race Day on Thursday, November 26th.
Register online or download forms and return to Island Rec Center at www.islandreccenter.org/events/turkey-trot
For more information please call the Island Rec Center at (843) 681-7273 or visit www.islandreccenter.org
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CHANGE of DATE ALERT
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the 2016 Marathon Weekend
Thursday, March 3, 2016 HTC Runner’s Expo opens
Friday, March 4, 2016 Ripley’s Aquarium Family Fun Run
Friday, March 4, 2016 PNC Bank Neon Night 5K
Saturday, March 5, 2016 MyrtleBeach.com Marathon
Saturday, March 5, 2016 Dasani Half Marathon
Saturday, March 5, 2016 WPDE Marathon Team Relay
Opening Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 5:00pm, the HTC Runner’s EXPO will be at its new home, the Myrtle Beach Sports Center, located just west of the EXPO’s current location at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
The 18th Annual MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon was a huge success drawing over ten thousand running enthusiasts, family members and friends to the Grand Strand over Valentine’s Day weekend. Planning for the 19th year of Myrtle Beach’s first and longest running major endurance event is under way and we expect this incredible community event to continue its growth in 2016!
2015 RACE RESULTS
Full Marathon Male: Steve Sinko, of Wilmington, DE, 2:40:08
Full Marathon Female: Allison Pastorek, of Jonesborough, TN, 2:59:19
Half Marathon Male: Tom Clifford, of Wilmington, NC, 1:08:25
Half Marathon Female: Natalie Lawrence, of Kernersville, NC, 1:18:43
Marathon Team Relay: Team Wesleyan Academy of High Point, NC, 2:59:12
5K Male: Matt Shock, of Greenville, SC 15:47
5K Female: Jenny Perrottet, of Wilmington, NC 17:33
For more information on the 2016 MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon Race Weekend, please visit www.mbmarathon.com. Weekend events include full marathon, half marathon, marathon team relay, 5K and 1 mile fun run.
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The MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon is hosting a Friday the 13th Neon Night race like you’ve never seen in Myrtle Beach!
Starting at Broadway at the Beach at 7:00pm, thousands of runners of all activity levels will be wearing glow-in-the-dark race shirts and sporting Myrtle Beach Marathon runner’s headlamps to light their 5K trek through the darkness notorious for blanketing Friday the 13th activities. The LED headlamps and glowing shirts will form a 3.1 mile “river of light” that will be extraordinary to participate in or witness as a spectator. After finishing, neon wands will help light the night sky while our runners enjoy front row access to live entertainment from BULLFROG.
It is not too late! Online registration is open through February 10th at www.mbmarathon.com or participants can register at the HTC Runner’s EXPO on Thursday, February 12th until 9pm and Friday, February 13th until 4pm.
Do you need a few more reasons to participate? Check out our “Five Foundations for a Fun 5K”:
FAMILY ACTIVITY
This 3.1 mile race is perfect for your entire family. If your children have outgrown the 1-Mile Fun Run or your teenagers want to compete against their parents, this 5K is a timed event! Set a good example and start 2015 off with a family-fun physical activity.
FASTEST GROWING ROAD RACE
5K race events hold the #1 position of all road races with 38% of all runners competing in a 3.1 mile race. In Myrtle Beach, this 5K has historic value by being the original night race. Come see why so many people across the country are joining the 5K frenzy!
FELLOWSHIP
What better way to socialize and enjoy the company of Myrtle Beach natives as well as runners from across the states. Come out to meet race volunteers and charitable organizations while taking part in all of the race weekend celebrations!
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Physical activity makes you happier! Whether you LOVE Valentine’s Day or try to ignore it, this physical activity will provide a rush of feel-good vibes just in time for cupid’s arrival on Saturday.
FUN, FUN, FUN
This race will be FUN! Open to all ability levels and ages, we want you to take part in Myrtle Beach’s first ever “river of light” event. PLUS, you get a glow-in-the-dark race shirt and headlamp!
Register now at www.mbmarathon.com:
Online through February 10, 2015: $35
Registration at HTC Runner’s Expo: $50
Race weekend includes full marathon, half marathon, marathon team relay, 5K and 1 mile fun run.
The 17th Annual MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon was a huge success drawing over ten thousand running enthusiasts, family members and friends to the Grand Strand over Valentine’s Day weekend. Planning for the 18th year of Myrtle Beach’s first and longest running major endurance event is under way for 2015!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 2015 Marathon Weekend
Thursday, February 12, 2015 Runner’s Expo opens
Friday, February 13, 2015 Ripley’s Aquarium Family Fun Run
Friday, February 13, 2015 Neon Night 5K
Saturday, February 14, 2015 MyrtleBeach.com Marathon
Saturday, February 14, 2015 Dasani Half Marathon
Saturday, February 14, 2015 WPDE Marathon Team Relay
Early bird registration for 2015 is NOW OPEN!! Register for the 2015 Full Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Team Relay and receive Early Bird rates – the lowest rates of the year! We are pleased to announce that Early Bird registration discounts have been extended until midnight Saturday, March 15th!
You can now save $20 off regular 2015 entry fees:
Full Marathon: Regularly $80 discounted to $60
Half Marathon: Regularly $70 discounted to $50
Team Relay: Regularly $125 per team discounted to $105
2014 RACE RESULTS BY EVENT
Full Marathon Male: Tom Clifford, 30, of Wilmington, NC, 2:30:06
Full Marathon Female: Christine Shaw, 28, of Manchester, NH, 2:58:39
Half Marathon Male: Philip Shaw, 29, of Manchester, NH, 1:11:36
Half Marathon Female: Kimberlie Meeker, 33, of Raleigh, NC, 1:19:51
Marathon Team Relay: Team Worst Case of Holly Springs, NC
Handcrank: Bruce Newman, 67, of Stella, NC 1:42:34
5K Male: Matt Shock, 31, of Greenville, SC 15:57
5K Female: Alexandria Wall, 12, of Weddington, NC 20:34
For more information on the 2015 MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon Race Weekend, please visit www.mbmarathon.com. Weekend events include full marathon, half marathon, marathon team relay, 5K and 1 mile fun run.
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Running 26.2 miles doesn’t interest you?
Be a part of the NEW Marathon Team Relay (where you’re guaranteed to have at least one person cheer for you)! The MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon announces a big change for the 2014 race weekend. The city’s first and longest running major endurance event is expanding the event calendar with a marathon team relay slated for Saturday, February 15, 2014. A marathon team relay is a great way to share in this amazing achievement with friends, family, co-workers, etc.
Size of teams: 2,3,4 or 5 people can form a relay team
Relay mile exchanges: Mile 4, Mile 10, Mile 16, Mile 20
Length of relay legs: 4 miles, 6 miles, 6 miles, 4 miles, 6.2 miles
Registration limit: 300 teams
Register now for discounted entry fees:
through October 14, 2013: $125 per team
October 15, 2013 to December 14, 2013: $150 per team
December 15, 2013 to February 5, 2014: $175 per team
Registration at Runner’s Expo: $250 per team
See www.mbmarathon.com. Race weekend includes full marathon, half marathon, team relay, 5K and 1 mile fun run.
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The 5K Run/Walk is part of the Military Appreciation Days observance in Myrtle Beach.
Sign up now for this 5K Run on Ocean Boulevard and the Boardwalk!
The race begins at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Plyler Park.
It’s free for active duty, reserves and veterans, or $20 for civilians.
Visit www.militaryappreciationdays.
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