5K

Date

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Start & Finish Locations

The 5K will start on the 29th Ave N side of Broadway at the Beach and finish at Pelicans Park.
Click here to see a course map.

Race Entry Requirements

All participants must complete and sign a registration form.
A parent or legal guardian must sign for participants under 18 years of age on race day.
Participants in the 5K must complete the course in 1 hour.
Mail in registrations must be post marked by January 31, 2013.
On-line registration closes at Midnight, EST, February 6, 2013.
Registrations will be accepted at the Runner's Expo until 4 p.m. on February 15th
Packets can be picked up at the Start Line, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on February 15th
Expo registration is strongly discouraged. Runner shirts cannot be guaranteed for Expo registration.
Registration will close without notice when the established registration count is reached.
Click here to see the registration limit.

Payment Procedures

Mail completed entry form with Check or Credit Card (MC or Visa) payment to:
Myrtle Beach Marathon
PO Box 8780
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

There is a $25 charge for all mail in registrations.

Contact the Marathon for mail-in registration forms. Phone or FAXed entry forms cannot be accepted

Refund Policy

Once your registration has been accepted, all fees are non-refundable. This includes all circumstances including the event not being held.

5K Entry Confirmation

Registration confirmations will be sent via e-mail immediately following registration.

Race Timing

Course Information

The 5K run will start on Celebrity Circle outside Ripley's Aquarium. The course will circle Broadway at the Beach and finish at Pelicans Park.
Click here to see a course map. Course maps will be available at the Expo.
A digital clock at the Finish Line will display elapsed race time.
Unofficial bicycles, baby strollers, skates, in-line skates, and skate boards are not allowed on the course. Headphones are also prohibited.

Course Aid Stations

Awards

All 5K finishers will receive a Finisher’s Medal at the Finish Line.
Finisher’s Certificates will be available online at www.Brightroom.com
Participants are eligible for one award only.
Awards will not be mailed. All awards must be picked up after the respective races.
Unclaimed awards will be available at the House of Blues Post Race Party.

Overall Awards

Overall awards will go to the top three Male and Female finishers in the 5K.
Overall awards will go to the top three Male and Female Masters finishers in the 5K.

Age Group Awards

Awards will be presented to the top three Male and Female 5K finishers in the age groups 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

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Myrtle Beach Marathon