12Dec
Merry Myrtle Sleigh Races
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- Distance
- 0.1K
- Start time
- 17:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
Merry Myrtle Sleigh Races
Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina,
United States
37 days left
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Date
12 Dec, 2026
Races
1 distance
Entry fee
$50.00
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Website
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Merry Myrtle Sleigh Races
About the event
Get ready to race down Ocean Boulevard! Sleigh racing is coming to Myrtle Beach on Saturday, Dec. 12, as part of the first-ever Merry Myrtle Festival!
Gather your team of four, bring your holiday spirit and get ready for some festive competition! Teams will race down Ocean Boulevard between Ninth and 10th avenues North, navigating a holiday-themed obstacle course featuring Christmas trees and other festive elements. Teams will compete in heats, with winners advancing toward the championship race.
And we're forecasting a 100% chance of SNOW during the sleigh races! Enjoy s'mores, cozy up around the firepits and don't miss a special live appearance and meet-and-greet with Hangman Hal!
Participants are encouraged to get creative! Dress in costume, come up with a fun team theme and show off your holiday spirit.
The City of Myrtle Beach will provide the sleighs. All you need to bring is your team and a little holiday cheer!
Race Schedule
Friday, Dec. 11 | 5-8 p.m.
Team test runs and practice on the racecourse. - no costumes necessary. This opportunity is offered only to test the sleighs before the race day on Saturday.
Saturday, Dec. 12 | RACE DAY! 5-8 p.m.
Official sleigh races take place SATURDAY ONLY! Teams will compete in heats, advancing toward the championship race.
Races offered
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Myrtle Beach.
Temperature5.7° / 14.8°
Feels like2.0° / 12.1°
Sunshine hours7h 21m
Rainfall3.7 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity72.5%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:12
Sunset17:09
About Myrtle Beach
Learn more about the host city, Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach is a resort city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is located in the center of a long and continuous 60-mile (97 km) stretch of beach known as the "Grand Strand” in the northeastern part of the state, on the East Coast of the United States. Its year-round population was 35,682 as of the 2020 census, making it the 13th-most populous city in South Carolina.
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