2026 Ghost of the Coast 5K
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run a spirited 5K in costume, then celebrate autumn at a lively Fall Festival with food, music, and vendors in Myrtle Beach.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveThe Ghost of the Coast 5K invites you to a spirited run in Myrtle Beach, SC, featuring a paved course starting at the South Strand Recreation Center. Embrace the Halloween season by dressing in your favorite costume and enjoy the post-race Fall Festival. This event offers a lively atmosphere with food, music, and vendors, alongside competitive awards for top finishers and age group participants. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a festive autumn morning with community.
What to expect
From the organizer
We are excited to announce that the Ghost of the Coast 5K is back! We will be hosting it on a new track starting out at the South Strand Recreation Center and continue around the area on pavement. We encourage you to dress in your best costumes and stay after the race for our Fall Festival, filled with food, music, fun, and vendors!
Please join us for this great event!
Start Times:
5K - 8am
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
Age Division Structure: (Age group awards are based on net chip time) 0 to 9 10 to 19 20 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 Plus
Parking:
Parking will be at the South Strand Recreation Center (9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588)
Packet Pick-Up/Late Registrations:
Friday, October 23, 2026
Government and Justice Center from 9am-11am
South Strand Recreation Center from 4pm-6pm
Saturday, October 24, 2026
South Strand Recreation Center from 7am-8am
Race Director:
Michaela LeMay
Horry County Parks and Recreation
lemay.michaela@horrycountysc.gov
Awards