Pier to Pier Beach Run

Join us Saturday, April 25, 2026, for the Annual Pier to Pier Beach 5K Run. The event will take place on the sandy beach from the Springmaid Pier and then under the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier and out to the turn 1.55 miles from the start. All race participants will receive a custom finisher’s medal and a memorable Tshirt. Registration prior to March 20, 2025 guarantees shirt size, after this date, we cannot guarantee. 

We will also host an untimed 1-mile Pier to Pier Fun Run after the conclusion of the 5K! Participants will run/walk the half mile on the beach and then be cheered on through the finish! All race participants will receive a custom finishers medal and a memorable Tshirt. We highly encourage you to dress up in fun and appropriate beach wear and costumes to make the event more memorable!  Registration prior to March 20, 2025 guarantees shirt size, after this date, we cannot guarantee. Registration prior to March 20, 2025 guarantees shirt size, after this date, we cannot guarantee. 

Race Distance:
5K

Start Times:
8:00am

Parking:
Parking will be at the Nash Street Public Beach Access at 3201 Nash Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.  The Double Tree Hotel will be allowing Horry County Parks and Recreation to utilize their parking garage and we cannot thank them enough for that.

There will be additional parking at the Shipwreck Island Adventure Golf with Coastal RTA shuttles running starting at 7am if we need it. 

Packet Pick-Up:

Friday, April 24, 2026, from 9am- 11am at the Government and Justice Center (1301 Second Ave, Conway, SC 29526). Friday packet pick-up will then be 5pm-7pm at the South Strand Recreation Center (9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588).

Saturday, April 25, 2026, beginning at 7:00am at race site (Nash Street Public Beach Access).

Please note that the Pier to Pier Beach Fun Run also requires check-in to receive t-shirts. 

Start and Finish:
The start and finish lines will be in the same location near the Springmaid Pier. Free refreshments will be available near the finish line for all runners.

Awards:
Awards will be given in the following categories (Must be present to receive award, no mailing of awards)

Overall:
Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd (5k)

Age Division Structure: (Age group awards are based on net gun time)
0 to 9
10 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 Plus

*Horry County Employees pay a $35 enrollment fee and will be reimbursed after the race concludes. Employees who sign up for the Pier to Pier Fun Run are not eligible for reimbursement and PTO, that is only for the 5K race.

Race Director:

Michaela LeMay

Horry County Parks and Recreation

https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/parksandrecreation/race-series/

lemay.michaela@horrycountysc.gov

843-915-7869