Thank you so much for joining us at the 2026 Pink Ribbon Run in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday September 26th! This event is hosted in partnership between The Grand Strand Running Club & Coastal Race Productions. Before we get into the race info:
#1) PLEASE SHARE THIS FACEBOOK POST or THIS TIKTOK to help us spread the word! Or just text some friends to see if they’re joining us!
#2) CONSIDER DONATING (Or let others know they can donate): We are on a mission to raise more money than ever for local breast cancer charities. CLICK HERE to donate online or Venmo @CoastalRace (NOTE: Pink Ribbon Run Donation)
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IMPORTANT PARKING NOTE: ALL PARKING will be at House Of Blues and Alabama Theatre! We will have shuttles starting at 5:30am for all participants and spectators to take over to the start line. Please Arrive Early!!
This email contains VERY IMPORTANT info that you need for packet pickup and race day so please read it carefully. This is the biggest turnout we’ve ever had for the event – please keep sharing! This email includes:
- Packet Pickup Info + FOOD DRIVE (Friday 9/25)
- Race Day Info (Saturday 9/26)
- NEW: All parking at House Of Blues, Shuttles & ZERO parking near start/finish area.
- NEW: Start/Finish line area, course maps & more
BIG SHOUTOUT AND THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR!
Expo & Packet Pickup Sept. 25th:
FOOD DRIVE: We always host a food drive for our local food bank and this race they’ve specifically requested CEREAL. Participants helped donate over 10,000 lbs of food last year – you truly do have a big impact on our local community. Thank you for your generosity!
WHEN: Friday, September 25th from 2pm-7pm
WHERE: J. Bryan Floyd Community Center 1030 Possum Trot Rd North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. * We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet here on Friday!
* We will allow an emergency pickup for you Saturday morning near the start line if you absolutely can’t make it on Friday.
* Yes, you can have a friend/family member pick it up for you Friday if you can’t make it.
Race Day!! Sept. 26th
IMPORTANT!!
ALL PARKING must be done at the House of Blues located at 4640 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. This is 1 mile away from the start line and we will have shuttles taking you to/from the start/finish line area and back to your car all morning.
SPECTATORS: Yes, spectators are allowed on the shuttles as well – free.
PARTICIPANT DROP-OFF’s: If being dropped off near the start line. Please drop-off on Barefoot Resort Bridge Road – do not turn onto Premier Resort Blvd. or Village Crossing Blvd.
BAG DROP: Yes we will have a bag drop at the start/finish line area. There will be a tear away tab on your bib with a number that matches your bib – you’ll pin that to your bag. We’ll provide clear bags or bring one if you’d like.
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START/FINISH LINE: Your courses take you through Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach. The start/finish line this year is down closer to the waterway (Same as 2025). The shuttle will drop you off at the corner of Doveshell for a short walk down to this common start and finish line area. See the map below. We will also have these maps displayed at the expo.
RACE START TIMES:
10K starts at 7:00 am
5K starts at 8:30 am
1 Mile at 9:30 am
*Age group and overall awards will be given throughout the day (5yr Age Groups)
RACE DAY FUN!!
Great fun race courses, age group awards, survivor celebration and more. Hang with us race morning around the finish line for some fun!
VIRTUAL RUNNERS: If you are not able to join us this year and you registered for the “Virtual Race”, we will get these shipped out as soon as possible after the event. You can run your race anywhere/anytime. Thank you for joining virtually and supporting the event!
