Myrtle Beach Marathon Returns for Its 23rd Year: Race Details, Expo & Traffic Guide
Ready to Run the Myrtle Beach Marathon?
Saturday, March 7, marks the return of the Myrtle Beach Marathon for its 23rd year. Recognized by USA Today as one of the "10 Great Winter Marathons," this event offers a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, or Family Fun Run. The fast, flat course features 9 miles of stunning oceanfront views, with expected race-day temperatures of 50-60°F—ideal conditions that make it a popular Boston Marathon qualifier.
Dave & Buster's at Broadway at the Beach hosts the Health and Wellness Expo on Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Runners can collect packets while enjoying 20% off food and unlimited gaming. Broadway at the Beach offers attractions and dining for all, perfect for starting your race weekend. The races kick off at 7 a.m. at Grissom Parkway and 21st Avenue North. Post-race, Runners Village provides live music, free beer, food, awards, and vendors.
Myrtle Beach combines endless dining, world-class entertainment, pristine beaches, and attractions—making it the ultimate race-cation destination. Register by 8 p.m. on March 6 at MBMarathon.com.
Find deals on Myrtle Beach accommodations here.
City of Myrtle Beach Traffic Advisory for the 2020 Myrtle Beach Marathon
For full details, including an interactive course map, visit MBMarathon.com.
Drivers: Plan ahead! The Marathon and Half Marathon start at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7. Expect heavy congestion during race hours—allow extra travel time. Watch for runners and drive cautiously. Hotels: Advise guests to park west of Ocean Boulevard on Friday, March 6, as crossing it will be difficult Saturday morning. Use US 17 ("the bypass") for north-south travel, as it's not part of the course.
- Plan Saturday travel early and add buffer time.
- Avoid intersections: 21st Ave N & Grissom Pkwy; 29th Ave N & Grissom Pkwy; Mr. Joe White Ave & Oak St; Mr. Joe White Ave & Kings Hwy.
- Expect heavy traffic near Grande Dunes Blvd and Kings Hwy.
- Northbound Ocean Blvd reserved for participants.
Share the road patiently or use alternates. Congestion likely from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Kings Hwy, Ocean Blvd, Farrow Pkwy, Grissom Pkwy, and cross-streets:
- 21st Avenue North – Greens Blvd to Grissom Pkwy (4:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.)
- Grissom Parkway – 29th Ave N to Mr. Joe White Ave (4:00–11:00 a.m.)
- Mr. Joe White Avenue – Grissom Pkwy to Kings Hwy (6:00–11:00 a.m.)
- Kings Highway (Southbound) – Mr. Joe White Ave to Farrow Pkwy (6:30–8:00 a.m.)
- Farrow Parkway (Local access via US 17 only) – Kings Hwy to Johnson St (7:00–9:00 a.m.)
- Pampas Drive – Mallard Lake Dr to Farrow Pkwy (7:00–9:00 a.m.)
- Johnson Avenue – Farrow Pkwy to Nevers St (7:00–9:00 a.m.)
- Hackler Street – Johnson Ave to Farrow Pkwy (7:00–9:00 a.m.)
- Nevers Street – DeVille St to Farrow Pkwy (7:00–9:00 a.m.)
- Howard Street – Farrow Pkwy to Reed Ave (7:00–9:00 a.m.)
- Emmens Avenue – Gabreski Ln to Farrow Pkwy (7:00–9:00 a.m.)
- Kings Highway – Center South to South Ocean Blvd (7:30–9:00 a.m.)
- Ocean Boulevard Closure – Mr. Joe White Ave to First Ave (7:00–10:30 a.m.)
- Ocean Boulevard (Northbound only) – Ocean Blvd to 82nd Pkwy (7:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.)
- Mr. Joe White Avenue – Ocean Blvd to Grissom Pkwy (6:30–10:30 a.m.)
- Grande Dunes Boulevard – N Ocean Blvd to US 17 (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
- Kings Highway (Southbound curb lane) – Grande Dunes Blvd to 65th Ave N (8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
- 65th Avenue North (Westbound) – 65th Ave N to Frontage Rd & East Coast Greenway (8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.)
- Frontage Road & East Coast Greenway – 65th Ave N to Granddaddy Blvd (8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)
- Granddaddy Boulevard (All lanes) – U-turn required after 0.3 miles (8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)
- Grissom Parkway (Southbound curb lane) – Granddaddy Blvd to 21st Ave N (8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.)
- 48th Avenue North – Grissom Pkwy to Oleander St (9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
