Myrtle Beach Marathon
Myrtle Beach, United States of America · Saturday 6 March 2027
The Myrtle Beach Marathon is an annual road race event held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, typically on the first Saturday in March. Established in 1998, it offers participants a variety of distances, including a full marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 5K, and kids' mile. With participation ranging between 5,500 and 7,500 runners each year, it is recognized as the largest marathon in South Carolina.
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Adjusted Time
3:52:10
Time difference: -7.8 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain25m
Elevation High10m
Elevation Low3m
Weather Forecast
High18°C
Low9°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Myrtle Beach Marathon?
Easyharder than 5% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Myrtle Beach Marathon plays about 2 minutes faster than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #1093 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #538 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Myrtle Beach Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Myrtle Beach Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:53:46 | −06:14 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:23:01 | −06:59 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:52:10 | −07:50 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:21:14 | −08:46 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:50:12 | −09:48 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:19:04 | −10:56 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:47:53 | −12:07 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Myrtle Beach Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Myrtle Beach Marathon is a full marathon held in Myrtle Beach, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 6 March 2027. The course is run on road surface with 25m of total climbing, with its high point near 10m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Myrtle Beach Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 25m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for March, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 9°C to 18°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Myrtle Beach Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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