11 events in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

📍 Place

3421 Knoles St

Myrtle Beach, SC US 29577

🍀 Description

Get Ready to Run for the Gold! 🍀

The luck of the Irish is heading to Market Common! Join us for the Leprechaun Dash 5K, a festive spring race filled with green gear, good vibes, and plenty of Irish cheer—all kicking off St. Patrick’s Day weekend in style.

Whether you’re racing for a PR 🏃‍♂️ or just chasing the end-of-the-rainbow fun 🌈, this is the perfect way to celebrate with friends, fellow runners, and the amazing community at Tidal Creek Brewhouse.

Race Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

📦 Packet Pickup

Friday, March 13 from 5:30–7:00 PM

Black Dog Running Company

1600 Farrow Pkwy Unit B-1

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Saturday, March 14 (Race Day) from 6:30–7:45 AM

Tidal Creek Brewhouse

3421 Knoles St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Come early, grab your bib, and show off your best green gear—costumes encouraged! ☘️

🏆 Awards

Must be present to receive an award; no awards will be mailed.

Overall Winners:

Male and Female – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place

Age Divisions:

0–9 | 10–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70–79 | 80+

There’s a little Irish luck waiting at the finish line! ✨

🅿️ Parking

Plenty of parking is available in the lot directly across from Tidal Creek Brewhouse, just steps from the start line and post-race celebration.

🍳 Post-Race Celebration

Post race info coming soon!

🎽 Let’s Dash!

Lace up your running shoes, wear your green 💚, and get ready for a morning full of fun, fitness, and festive spirit. We’ll see you at the starting line of the Leprechaun Dash 5K!

Come join us as we celebrate the season of Wellness during our annual 5K event.

This event is a Scholarship Fundraiser to raise money for college for graduating high school seniors in Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties.

All proceeds will be donated to The Brave at Heart Foundation Scholarship Program.

The race course is through the scenic Market Common region of Myrtle Beach around the lake in Grand Park.

Event Info:

Arrive early (7:15 am) to check-in and receive your items

Hydration Table (Fueled by Juice Crush, Myrtle Beach) will be located at 5K starting position and is available throughout the event for all participants

5K begins at 8:30am

Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!

Baby Strollers are allowed. Pets on leashes are allowed.

Continued this year:

Official chip timing provided by Simply Timing LLC. Your final results will be posted on the website within 24 hours. Use this event to register for other races!

Trophies for the top Male and Female finisher!

New this year:

Youth races and prizes for kids 12 and under!

Event Swag:

Finisher Medal

Commemorative 5K - Race Bib

5K-Participant Shirt (additional fee)

Registration:

Registration is only available online

Early Registration (discounted price) through Saturday, March 21.

Registration closes Saturday, March 28, 8:30AM

Parking:

Free parking in Farrow Parking Garage

Free parking along side streets in Market Common

Restrooms:

Portable Restrooms located in the courtyard at Grand Park Lake

Check out us some of the fun we had!

https://vimeo.com/941354027/c36b6845b8?share=copy

See some of our work in the local media!

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2024/03/29/myrtle-beach-area-nonprofit-hosting-5k-raise-money-high-school-seniors/

Visit us on our website!

www.thebraveatheartfoundation.org

Social Media/Contact:

https://www.facebook.com/TheBraveAtHeartFoundation/

https://www.instagram.com/juicecrushmb/

http://www.simplytiming.com

https://web.myrtlebeachareachamber.com/OrganizationsClubs/The-Brave-at-Heart-Foundation-28090

Brightwater Sweetheart Run/Walk

Sweetheart Loop (continuous - 200 ft loop)

1 Miler Run/Walk

5k Run/Walk

Saturday, April 11, 2026

One Miler begins at 8:30am, 5k begins at 9:00am; Sweetheart Loop is continuous and free

RACE INFO: This race will support the American Heart Association

LOCATION: Brightwater Senior Living Community, 101 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

START TIME: 8:30am for 1 mile Run/Walk, 9:00am for 5k Run/Walk

RACE DAY LATE REGISTRATION AT THE BRIGHTWATER CLUBHOUSE ($5.00 late sign up fee) Friday 4-5:30 pm or Saturday 7:30-8:15 (one miler) and 7:30-8:45 (5K).

PACKET PICKUP: In the Brightwater Clubhouse

Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4:00-5:30 pm

Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 7:30am-8:15am - 1 Mile & 7:30am -8:45am - 5k

PARTICIPATION MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO ALL 5K AND 1 MILERS

OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE 5K & 1 MILE AND TOP MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUP AWARDS

Awards ceremony: 10:00

PARKING: Enter Brightwater Senior Living Community through the front gate. Park in the designated parking areas on the left of the Brightwater Clubhouse.

START / FINISH: The Start-Finish and entire race will be around the Brightwater Senior Living Community campus.

ENTRY FEE: 5k Run/Walk-----$30.00 (pre registration until 04/10/26) Race Day--- $35.00

1 Miler----$20.00 (pre registered until 04/10/26) Race Day--- $25.00

Sweetheart Loop----FREE

Entertainment and refreshments will be provided

Join us Saturday, April 25, 2026, for the Annual Pier to Pier Beach 5K Run. The event will take place on the sandy beach from the Springmaid Pier and then under the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier and out to the turn 1.55 miles from the start. All race participants will receive a custom finisher’s medal and a memorable Tshirt. Registration prior to March 20, 2025 guarantees shirt size, after this date, we cannot guarantee.

We will also host an untimed 1-mile Pier to Pier Fun Run after the conclusion of the 5K! Participants will run/walk the half mile on the beach and then be cheered on through the finish! All race participants will receive a custom finishers medal and a memorable Tshirt. We highly encourage you to dress up in fun and appropriate beach wear and costumes to make the event more memorable! Registration prior to March 20, 2025 guarantees shirt size, after this date, we cannot guarantee. Registration prior to March 20, 2025 guarantees shirt size, after this date, we cannot guarantee.

Race Distance:

5K

Start Times:

8:00am

Parking:

Parking will be at the Nash Street Public Beach Access at 3201 Nash Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. The Double Tree Hotel will be allowing Horry County Parks and Recreation to utilize their parking garage and we cannot thank them enough for that.

There will be additional parking at the Shipwreck Island Adventure Golf with Coastal RTA shuttles running starting at 7am if we need it.

Packet Pick-Up:

Friday, April 24, 2026, from 9am- 11am at the Government and Justice Center (1301 Second Ave, Conway, SC 29526). Friday packet pick-up will then be 5pm-7pm at the South Strand Recreation Center (9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588).

Saturday, April 25, 2026, beginning at 7:00am at race site (Nash Street Public Beach Access).

Please note that the Pier to Pier Beach Fun Run also requires check-in to receive t-shirts.

Start and Finish:

The start and finish lines will be in the same location near the Springmaid Pier. Free refreshments will be available near the finish line for all runners.

Awards:

Awards will be given in the following categories (Must be present to receive award, no mailing of awards)

Overall:

Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd (5k)

Age Division Structure: (Age group awards are based on net gun time)

0 to 9

10 to 19

20 to 29

30 to 39

40 to 49

50 to 59

60 to 69

70 Plus

*Horry County Employees pay a $35 enrollment fee and will be reimbursed after the race concludes. Employees who sign up for the Pier to Pier Fun Run are not eligible for reimbursement and PTO, that is only for the 5K race.

Race Director:

Michaela LeMay

Horry County Parks and Recreation

https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/parksandrecreation/race-series/

[email protected]

843-915-7869

Interested in getting active but not sure where to start? We invite you to join Team NEXT STEP Group Training and receive the help and guidance you are looking for! All of our plans are online/virtual, you don't need to live in Myrtle Beach to join. Our Group Training plans take the guesswork out of your training schedule and keeps you on track to meet your goals! We have various sessions available throughout the year. Take a look and choose the one that fits you! Runners and Walkers all welcome! All abilities welcome!

Who is NEXT STEP Performance & Events? Team NEXT STEP is led by Head Coach Dawn White. Coach Dawn is a certified running coach of over a decade and has trained all abilities of runners and walkers, groups and individuals throughout the many years. She is also a long distance runner and understands how to motivate others and help them reach their goals!

One of the the tenets of NEXT STEP is to get people active and with so many searching for guidance to keep them healthy, we felt the need to offer group training options. For less than $15/week you receive the following:

• Access to Team Calendar on Final Surge which allows you to upload runs and workouts (you will create a free profile and request Dawn as your coach)

• Daily training group plan programmed through Final Surge

• Ability to communicate via Final Surge with Coach Dawn

• Training plan includes warmup, post workout stretching, strength training, cross training, and general tips about running/walking

• Included in private Facebook group

• Discount for goal race during session

• Choice of Rookie Training Plan or Advanced Training Plan during most sessions

• Rookie Training Plan-beginners or those who are starting back after some time off. Advanced Training Plan-those who are running or walking regularly

The Rookie Training Plan is designed for those new to exercising or those who have not been active in a while. This plan will get you started safely and gradually progress in intensity and endurance.

• The Advanced Training Plan is designed for those with more experience and consistent running/walking. This plan will help you increase your fitness and endurance safely.

• Just Training Sessions are 10 weeks in length and designed to keep the athlete focused and on track to race up to 10K distance. There is no target race per se, but athletes may choose to race during the session. Consideration will be made for the beginner athlete and advanced athlete. Dates vary.

Focus areas:

• Overall Consistency

• Easy effort running and/or walking

• Strength Training

• Mobility

• Increase in volume

• Fueling for performance

• Sample Training Plan Snippet:

Tuesday, December 27

• Warm-up

• Rookie Dynamic Sequence

• Do these 2x:

• 10/each direction arm circles

• 5-10 jumping jacks

• 5 front lunges (alternate leg)

• 5 side lunges (alternate leg)

• 10 high knees (stand in place and bring knee up as far as you can)

Run - Easy Effort

• 20 minutes total

• Your choice to walk the entire time or try run/walk intervals

Run/Walk Intervals

• Alternate 30 seconds-1 minute of walking with 30 secs-1 min running

*Running should be easy effort and not leave you totally out of breath. It should feel somewhat comfortable

17th Annual Independence Day 5K

Uncle Sam's 1 Mile Fun Run

Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash

Friday, July 4, 2026

7:00am

Join us to celebrate America! Runners and Walkers are all welcome!! Participants are encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue! Get the entire family involved and register for the 5K, 1 Mile, or our free Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash (50 yards)! Participants are encouraged to dress in costume and celebrate our Independence!

Race Info:

• 5K race begins at 7:00am

• 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 7:30am

• Stars and Stripes Kids' (50 yards) Dash begins at 8:00am

• USATF Certified Course #SC21001BW

• Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!

• No water stop on course!

• Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification

• Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification

Race Swag:

• 5K and 1 Mile-Participant Shirt (while supplies last)

• 5K, 1 Mile-Participant Medal

• 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and Kids' Dash-Race Bib

• Kids' Dash-option to purchase participant shirt

• Kids' Dash-Finisher gift

Registration:

• Registration is only available online

• Registration closes Saturday, July 4 at 5:00am

• Stars and Stripes Kids' Dash is free but participants must register online

Packet Pickup Information:

• Thursday, July 2 from 4:00-6:00pm at Native Sons (1519 Executive Ave., MB)

• Friday, July 3 from TBD

• Saturday, July 4 from 6:15-6:45am at Grand Park Lake courtyard on Farrow Parkway

Parking:

• Free parking in Farrow Parking Garage next to Nacho Hippo

• Free parking along side streets in Market Common

Restrooms:

• Portos in the courtyard at Grand Park Lake

Awards:

• Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place

• Overall Male and Female receive a pair of shoes compliments of Shoe Center NMB

• Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place

• Age Groups Male and Female 1,2,3 place 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80

up

• No awards for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

• No awards for Stars and Stripes Dash

Social Media/Contact:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nspromos

IG: @ns_promos

Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/nspromos

Website: www.nspromos.com

MB Mini Marathon www.runmyrtlebeach.com