The Sham-ROCK-N-Run is the North Strand’s premier race day, bringing runners to North Myrtle Beach for a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. All races begin at 7:00 AM, making it an easy early start before enjoying the beach and local breakfast spots.

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Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM EDT (all races start together)
Location: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Distances: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Price: $58.50–$129.40

Awards schedule:

• 8:00 AM — 5K awards (overall, masters, age groups)
• 8:30 AM — 10K awards (overall, masters, age groups)
• 9:30 AM — Half Marathon awards (overall, masters, age groups)
  Half Marathon cutoff: 10:30 AM (16-minute miles)

Sham-ROCK-N-Run logistics

If you’re staying in North Myrtle Beach for race weekend, here are the key details you’ll want:

• Race start location (Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 – 7:00 AM EDT):
  1 S Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
• Packet pickup (required for bib + race shirt):
  You must attend packet pickup to receive your bib for Saturday’s race and your race shirt.
  Where: J. Bryan Floyd Community Center — 1030 Possum Trot Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
  When: Friday, March 20, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  Bonus: Title sponsor McLeod Health and local community vendors will be on-site.
• Parking (race morning):
  Lot #1: 235 2nd Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
  Lot #2: 208 1st Ave S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Heads-up for guests: Plan to leave early on Saturday—race traffic and route closures can slow beach-area access near Ocean Blvd.