Myrtle Beach Mini (Half) Marathon - 8in Surfboard medal AND WiSHers!

[MeredithRX]

38 more days! Has everyone finalized their plans?

I'm starting to get nervous about my first half. I wanted to go out last weekend when I was down there and check out the course, but I didn't have time. I've been told there is a decent hill around mile marker 1. Then again, that may just be a hill for those of us used to walking/running at sea level. *laugh* Others of you may laugh!

 

[es45]

Wow, the race is getting close! I know that everyone who runs/walks the half gets a finisher's medal but I also read on Facebook that everyone who completes the 5k gets a medal too. Anyone know if that is true? I must admit, a little bling will help me through to the finish

 

[MeredithRX]

You know, I saw that same post on Facebook and I'm not so sure it's true (even though it was the 'race people' that posted it). It says nothing whatsoever in the race information about anyone except the winners getting medals for the 5K. I know because I read it about 20 times while trying to decide if I should sign up for the 5K instead of the half (and then, of course, I went back and read it again after I saw the FB post ). I am definitely doing this for the bling since it's a trial run for the Princess.

I really wanted to question it on FB but didn't.

Also, I asked once and someone else did recently about race photography at this race. No one has ever answered any questions about photography. I wonder if they just missed those posts or if they are not answering on purpose. I'd love to have pictures from the race!

 

[es45]

You know, I saw that same post on Facebook and I'm not so sure it's true (even though it was the 'race people' that posted it). It says nothing whatsoever in the race information about anyone except the winners getting medals for the 5K. I know because I read it about 20 times while trying to decide if I should sign up for the 5K instead of the half (and then, of course, I went back and read it again after I saw the FB post ). I am definitely doing this for the bling since it's a trial run for the Princess.

I really wanted to question it on FB but didn't.

Also, I asked once and someone else did recently about race photography at this race. No one has ever answered any questions about photography. I wonder if they just missed those posts or if they are not answering on purpose. I'd love to have pictures from the race!

I e-mailed them about the 5k medal option and I also asked about race photography. I'll post any response from them here.

 

[es45]

I e-mailed them about the 5k medal option and I also asked about race photography. I'll post any response from them here.

Meredith (and everyone else): I received an answer about the finisher's medals and race photography:

Elizabeth,

Both 5K and half marathon participants will receive finisher medals. Age group awards for both the 5K and half marathon will also be handed out.

Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Info

Please click on the link above and scroll to the bottom of the page. This section can be found on our website if you scroll over the “Half Marathon” tab and click to the right on the “Race Information tab”. Aside from the finishers medals, half marathon participants who finish in the top 3 of their age groups (see link for age divisions) will also receive another award.

Coastal 5K Info

Those Coastal 5K participants who also finish in the top 3 in their age group will also receive age group awards. If you click on the link above and scroll all the way down, you can find the age division breakdown for the 5K.

Yes, there will be a photographer on site for these events!

We hope this helped you out!

Best,
Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon

 

[MeredithRX]

That's interesting! I wonder what the 5K finisher medals will look like? They definitely aren't mentioned anywhere on the race website. Man...it almost makes me wish I had signed up for the 5K but I'm not coming until Saturday. Hmm..

Glad to know about the photography though!

 

[es45]

That's interesting! I wonder what the 5K finisher medals will look like? They definitely aren't mentioned anywhere on the race website. Man...it almost makes me wish I had signed up for the 5K but I'm not coming until Saturday. Hmm..

Glad to know about the photography though!

I can't find specifics on the medal for the 5k. I think it may have been a later addition to the race since it wasn't first promoted.

I'm signed up for the 5k but toying with walking the half too. Right now, I just don't think that I'm ready for that distance. How far are you running now?

 

[MeredithRX]

I'm walking the Half. Unfortunately, my MS doesn't allow me to do much running (at least, without the falling part but I can do a teeny bit when the desire hits). My longest distance so far has been 11 miles, but I did do a weekend two weeks ago with a 5K on Saturday and 11 miles on Sunday.

You should do the half! I'm hoping the course is as 'walker-friendly' as they advertise it to be!

 

[getnthinr]

OK, I think I've caught the list up again. Let me know if I inadvertantly left off your name or your running buddy's.

Now, it's time to start planning the extra curricular activities. There are both some fabulous tourist-trap-type spots and some off-the-beaten-path spots at Myrtle Beach.

Here are a few suggestions:

• Ripleys Aquarium -- small, but cool, aquarium with walk-thru shark tunnel
• Brookgreen Gardens -- quiet, scenic gardens filled with statuary
• Margaritaville -- great food, great giant (and I mean GIANT) blender photo op
• Barefoot Landing for photos with real live tigers and tiger cubs
• Hard Rock Cafe

 

[alrightythen]

I'm doing the 1/2! Staying at the Patricia Grand near the finish line.

 

[MeredithRX]

So, I gave in and signed up for the 5K on Saturday too. I'm hoping I'm not digging a hole for myself. I couldn't pass up a chance for another medal! And, the awards ceremony isn't until an hour and a half after the race starts (the High Heel Dash starts an hour after the 5K), so hopefully I can walk as slowly as I want (to enjoy the morning and just have a warm-up walk) and still 'finish'.

That would be nice! I did have to extend my stay since I wasn't planning on coming in until Saturday, but this will be more fun!

 

[MeredithRX]

They should be emailing bib numbers out on Monday! Anyone hoping for a lucky number??

 

[getnthinr]

With all the excitement of Wine and Dine, is anyone still headed for Myrtle Beach? I'm guessing MeredithRX is!

 

[mousemgr2]

Wendy - Thank you sooooo much for the tourist trap spots. Those of us from Michigan have no clue how to pass the time before the race.

We (Cathy and my friend/Coworker Linda) are really looking forward to this one.

If you have any other suggestions on what to do we would really appreciate them.

Can't wait to see you!

Susan

 

[MeredithRX]

Guilty as charged!

 

[mousemgr2]

Did everyone else get their bib #'s? I'm 2928. I don't have my buddies numbers yet.

Anyone else?

 

[WDWFAN9]

Jim and I are really getting excited! I'm bib #2906 and Jim is 2904.

 

[MeredithRX]

#1455 here!

I was excited to get the email tonight. It makes it seem just that much more real. I am SO ready to head to the beach for the weekend. I know I live nearby...but I'm ready to get away!

 

[kareneast]

I'm 2403 & John is 2402. This is coming up quick. Looking forward to that surfboard medal!!!

 

[MeredithRX]

How am I the only person I've heard of so far (from multiple sources) who doesn't have a bib number in the 2000s?