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Myrtle Beach 24 Hour Endurance Run

A USATF-certified 1.08-mile paved loop course in The Market Common area. Annual event organized by the City of Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation.

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This listed edition has ended. It remains available as an archive for course and planning research; check the official website for a newer edition before making travel plans.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateFeb 7-8, 2026
Location🇺🇸 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
Format24-Hour
TerrainRoad
RegionNorth America
Cutoff24 hours
SanctioningUSATF

Course & Terrain

Fixed-time road ultra on a certified paved loop in The Market Common area.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • USATF-certified 1.08-mile paved loop
  • The Market Common area of Myrtle Beach
  • Annual city-organized endurance run

The paved loop is simple to navigate and efficient for crews, but road impact can build quickly over 24 hours.

February coastal weather can range from mild to cold, rainy, or windy, especially overnight.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
QualificationOpen city endurance-run format; runners should confirm current entry rules with Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation.
Support modelLooped city-course format with repeated access to aid, timing, and personal support areas.
Logistics noteBecause official online detail is sparse, runners should confirm current race-day schedule, aid, and registration details directly with the City of Myrtle Beach.

Why This Race Matters

Myrtle Beach 24 Hour Endurance Run is a useful reference point for runners comparing 24-hour events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Best Fit

  • Runners who want an approachable paved-loop 24-hour race
  • First-time fixed-time runners who prefer city access
  • Athletes practicing road-ultra pacing and crew routines

Planning Notes

  • Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
  • Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
  • The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.
  • Paved loops can be harder on feet and legs than they look early
  • Official details should be rechecked close to registration
  • Cool coastal weather can still require overnight layers

Event FAQs

What surface is the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour Endurance Run on?

The listing describes a USATF-certified 1.08-mile paved loop in The Market Common area.

Who organizes the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour Endurance Run?

The event is listed as organized by the City of Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review in June 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. City of Myrtle Beach — https://cityofmyrtlebeach.com
  2. Multiday Running event directory review scope: June 2026.