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6 fun run events in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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  • Brightwater Sweetheart 5k Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run
    Highway 17, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29579, United States
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    Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    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

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  • Pier to Pier Beach Run
    3201 Nash Street, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577, United States
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    Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    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

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  • Señor Frogs Fiesta Run/Walk
    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577, United States
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    Sun, May 03, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    NS PROMOS

    SEÑOR FROGS FIESTA Run/Walk (2 loops measured to 5K distance)

    Spider Monkey 1 Mile Fun Run

    Jaguar Kids Shuffle

    SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026 at 8:00am

    Broadway at the Beach

    Join NS PROMOS for the SEÑOR FROGS FIESTA Run/Walk at Señor Frogs at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC! We are excited to partner with Señor Frogs for this race and look forward to seeing you there! Runners and Walkers are all welcome!! All 5K race participants receive a complimentary light buffet breakfast! Additional breakfast buffets can be purchased during registration for $12.00. Dress up in your most festive attire and celebrate with us!

    Race Info:

    • Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Service animals as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a service animal must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.

    • 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. Wheelchairs, mobility aids, etc. as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a recognized device must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.

    • Race Choices: 5K,1 Mile, Kids Dash

    • 5K Race begins at 8:00am

    • 5K course is not a certified course. 2 loops measured to 5K distance

    • Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!

    • No water stop on course!

    Race Swag/Perks:

    • Participant Shirt (while supplies last)

    • Participant Medal

    • Participant Bib

    • Complimentary light buffet breakfast (5K participants only)

    Registration:

    • Registration is only available online

    • Registration closes Sunday, May 3 at 6:00am

    • All race distances must register online

    Packet Pickup Information:

    • Saturday, May 2 from 2:00-4:00pm at Señor Frogs (1304 Celebrity Circle, MB at Broadway at the Beach)
    • participants receive 20% off food (no alcohol) purchase during PPU
    • Sunday, May 3 from 6:45-7:45am at Señor Frogs

    Parking:

    • Surrounding lots in Broadway at the Beach

    Restrooms:

    • Inside Señor Frogs

    Awards:

    • Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place

    • 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

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