The Cutoff Time Is Too Soon (about: 2021) That allows for noticeably cooler temperatures, which is a must for the warm and humid Southeast. Although the race was postponed two months the year I ran it due to COVID, it's usually in March. Race organizers made a reasonable effort to create a safe event that year. I ran the Myrtle Beach Marathon at a time where races that did happen had modifications. Disappointing end to an otherwise nice day.ĭecent Mid-Sized Marathon with Good Organization (about: 2021)

Cold pizza for slower runners and a walk to and from the stadium that took forever. I have run this marathon, and I want to add my comments about it. and 2 p.m., especially along Kings Highway, Ocean Boulevard, Farrow Parkway and Grissom Parkway.Myrtle Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, 5K to finish both the half marathon and 5KĬity officials are encouraging residents and spectators to plan ahead and allow extra time to get to their destinations, and to share the road with the competitors.Ĭity officials said to expect congestion and delays between 4 a.m. to complete the marathon and until 10:20 a.m.

Other events include a wheelchair and crank chair race, which starts at 6:55 a.m., and a 5-kilometer event, which is set for 8 a.m.

Runners will make through way through numerous city streets along the 26.2-mile course, which begins just south of the intersection of Grissom Parkway and Monticello Drive and ends at the ballpark’s parking lot. Saturday in the area of Grissom Parkway and Pelicans Ballpark. The marathon and half-marathon begin at 7 a.m. (WBTW) - Several thousand runners are descending on the Grand Strand this weekend for the 26th annual Myrtle Beach Marathon and its accompanying events.

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