Myrtle Beach Marathon and Half Marathon?

[Lexxiefern]

Anyone done one of these races? I am thinking about going.
Thanks,
Becky

 

[getnthinr]

Becky, I did the marathon there in its infancy -- the first 3 years (a long time ago) and once since then (but I can't remember when). Since then it's grown into a biking/running/partying fest.

There are cycling events, kids races, the half and full marathon, and both a kids' and adults' party. My family enjoyed it because we enjoy Myrtle Beach and the Hard Rock, Planet Hollywood, Ripleys Aquarium, Broadway at the Beach, NASCAR amusement park and restaurant, etc.

Honestly, all I remember about the course are my favorite and least favorite parts back then -- the early morning run by the ocean (which I loved) and heading back in the late part of the race down Ocean Drive (or whatever that road is right by the oceanfront hotels) with carloads of irritated drivers in two lanes and you trying to run/walk in the exhaust fumes in the other lane (which I did not like so much). I have heard they've changed the course -- and if you were fast enough (or you were only doing the half), that wouldn't be an issue anyway. And it is most definitely FLAT.

So, great family location, decent medals, and a mostly cool course except near the end (well, when I last did it).

I will say my local running club has a huge group that goes every year and raves about it, if that is any help.

 

[Lexxiefern]

Thank you so much Wendy!!


Becky

 

[getnthinr]

Becky, you are so welcome. If you do go, you may see a WISH shirt there Friday evening. My DSon(9) and I are just going down for the day to do the kid's fun run and the 5K. (I love being in central NC where there are so many "day trip" races.)