Myrtle Beach Marathon
The Myrtle Beach Marathon is an annual tradition that attracts thousands of people from all over the country. The course is described as fast, flat and absolutely beautiful. Many runners use it as their qualifying race for the Boston Marathon.
In light of the pandemic, the 24th running of the Myrtle Beach Marathon will look a little different with new options to maintain health and safety of participants.
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2021 – All Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k participants will race.
Location: All distances will start on Robert Grissom Parkway just South of the intersection of Grissom Parkway and Monticello Drive.
Start Times:
The first corral start times for each distance are below:
Wheelchair and Crankchair at 6:25 AM (Full & Half); 7:35 AM (5k)
Marathon first corral will start at 6:30 AM
Half Marathon first corral will start at approximately 6:46 AM
5K first corral will start at 7:40 AM
Please note: Spectators will not be permitted at the start or finish line in 2021!
Time Limits:
Marathon: 1:30 PM
Half Marathon: 10:20 AM
5k: 10:20 AM
LifeQuest Swim & Fitness
LifeQuest Swim & Fitness offers fun, affordable fitness and swimming for everyone.
It is a club that cares about you.
INDOOR & OUTDOOR SWIMMING
LifeQuest Swim & Fitness offers:
Outdoor /Indoor Swimming Pools,
Jacuzzi and Hot Tub, and
Swim Classes!
If you enjoy year-round aquatics and swimming LifeQuest is your perfect choice. We also offer many water classes such as Aquasize, Deep Water and Hydro-Fit!
BFF Pink Ribbon Run
BFF Pink Ribbon Run offers a course full of fun and excitement to honor and celebrate those survivors in their life. Run/Walk with them and make a difference in the fight against Breast Cancer. They donate more to local breast cancer foundations than any other race in the Grand Strand area. 100% of your donation will be given directly to the 2 non-profits that benefit from this event: “Coping Together” & “Caring In Our Lifetime”. They are offering a 10K, 5K and Memorial 1 Miler plus the chance to run all 3 races for an additional Challenge medal for this year. These will be the schedule:
Saturday, September 25th, 2021
10K – ( 7:00am )
5K – ( 8:30am )
Memorial Miler – ( 9:30am )
Sky Fitness 24/7
Sky Fitness 24/7 has the right people who are experts in fitness, diet, and health to partner with you. They also have the right equipment and a 24/7 access facility that is just right for your needs. Some of their perks include personal TV’s on all cardio equipment, personal trainers, juice bar, free weights, Hammer Strength equipment, 700 lbs. tractor tires for flipping, half-court basketball, 24-hour CCTV, and a lighted parking lot. They offer great rates, no sign-up fees, and no contracts.
Two Full Service Fitness Centers including 24/7 Access to Free Weights, Cardio, Boxing, Cross Training, Group Classes, Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching, and Childcare
Staffed Hours
17 Bypass Location
8733 Hwy 17 Bypass South
Surfside Beach, SC 29587
Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat: 10am – 6pm
Sun: 10am – 2p
Phone:
(843) 293 – 3488
The Gym
Daily, Weekly and Monthly memberships available, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Edison’s Smart Fitness
Daily, Weekly and Monthly passes available, open 24/7 365 days a year.
Diva Half Marathon and 5k Race
Diva Half Marathon and 5k Race is the most fun and glam women’s running series in the nation. This series is all about girl power. Get glam at one of their races while enjoying a great run in some of the country’s best vacation destinations.
While they are a for-profit company, they do support numerous volunteer groups in all of their locations. They are a small, family-owned, event production company.
Registration fees also go towards participant goodies (shirts, boa, tiara, finisher medals, drawstring bag, bibs, bubbly), race timing, entertainment, food, water, marketing, supplies, staffing, permits, road closures, site fees, course certification, law enforcement, medical staff, equipment rentals (barricades, port-a-potties, tables, tents, etc.) and so on.
They have a Health and Fitness Boutique that features over 20 exhibitors featuring free samples and showcasing the latest in women’s trends, designs, and advances in running shoes and apparel. The best thing about the boutique is that it is free and open to the public.
NMB Aquatic & Fitness Center
NMB Aquatic & Fitness Center’s mission is to provide the highest level of professionally managed aquatic, fitness, wellness, and recreational/leisure programs for the citizens and community of North Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas.
* They are open to current Aquatic & Fitness Center members only.
Daily passes or guest passes not allowed at this time.
They are accepting new weekly, monthly and annual members. *
North Myrtle Beach
Aquatic & Fitness Center
1100 Second Avenue South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Phone: 843-281-3737
Planet Fitness
There are 4 Planet Fitness gyms in the Myrtle Beach Area . The closet one to North Myrtle Beach would be the one on Seaboard Street They offer memberships and accept the black executive club from your home gym if you have one..
You may have heard rumors about a Planet Fitness in North Myrtle Beach. At this time we are unable to confirm any plans to come to NMB.
