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Myrtle Beach Marathon

Feb 09, 2002

4.0

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Where

Myrtle Beach, SC, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

February 09, 2002 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Peter Kotland 02:34:22

2. Robert Ashby 02:34:47

3. Tim Knowlton 02:40:05

Top 3 Women

1. Wendi Ray 02:47:59

2. Heather Kempinger 02:55:08

3. Sherry Thompson 03:03:55

Top 3 Men

1. Peter Kotland 02:34:22

2. Robert Ashby 02:34:47

3. Tim Knowlton 02:40:05

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Reviews

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By: Eric M.

Posted: March 04, 2024

2024 Myrtle Beach was a memorable one!

A very well supported race from the police presence to the aid station volunteers. The weather cooperated for us in 2024 with light rain that dissipated quickly. Foggy as we ran along the beach on the boardwalk. The Marathon and half started together but from the front of the pack perspective it wasn't a big deal after the first 400m or so. Enjoyed the cheer zones and the quiet stretches as we explored the Myrtle Beach area. Just a little beware.. there is a serious crown to the road around miles 10-12 or so. Nice big finisher medal. The post-race food could have been improved but understandable given the size of the event it can't be a free for all. The post race beer included (2) should have been something local rather than BudWiser that was my biggest beef with the event.

4.0

By: Michael C.

Posted: March 27, 2023

Well Organized Race

The start line was great. The finish line was so-so. Cold pizza for slower runners and a walk to and from the stadium that took forever. Disappointing end to an otherwise nice day.

3.3

By: Joel White

Posted: February 03, 2022

Decent Mid-Sized Marathon with Good Organization

I ran the Myrtle Beach Marathon at a time where races that did happen had modifications. Race organizers made a reasonable effort to create a safe event that year. The course was decent with good scenery. Although the race was postponed two months the year I ran it due to COVID, it's usually in March. That allows for noticeably cooler temperatures, which is a must for the warm and humid Southeast.

4.3

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Bi-Lo has taken over sponsorship of the Myrtle Beach Marathon, a popular February race. The Official All-Star Cafe had been the previous sponsor. With the supermarket's presence comes increased national advertising, such as entry forms at 35 regional locations. Disani sponsors the half-marathon.

General News The Sun News

Dec 12, 2002

Myrtle Beach Marathon: 3,500 race through town

Wendi Ray set a new women's record and qualified for the Olympic marathon trial with her 2:47:59 finish at the 2002 Myrtle Beach Marathon on Saturday. Peter Kotland finished first in the marathon with a time of 2:34:22, slower than his record-setting finish in 2000. Ray's time of 2:47:59 not only broke the women's record at the Myrtle Beach Marathon, it qualified the 28-year-old from Sister Bay, Wis., for Olympic trials.

General News Myrtle Beach Sun News

Feb 10, 2002

From online to finish line for coach and runner at Myrtle Beach Marathon

Wendi Ray set a new women's record at the Myrtle Beach Marathon on Saturday, and it was the first time her coach has seen her run. Ray and coach Art Liberman have been working together online for a year and a half. On the Friday before the race, they met for the first time. Ray's time of 2:47:59 not only broke the women's record at the Myrtle Beach Marathon, it qualified the 28-year-old from Sister Bay, Wis., for Olympic trials.

General News Myrtle Beach Sun News

Feb 10, 2002

"Shark Lady" dives into Myrtle Beach Marathon again

Local running celebrity Melissa "Shark Lady" Hersh returned to the Myrtle Beach Maraton on Saturday wearing a sharks' teeth necklace and her nickname written on her body and drawing cheers from the crowd. While some runners asked if it was a sign of her aggression on course, she simply told them, no, she just thinks they are awsome and has devoted her life to studying them. And she finished in a very respectable 3:51.

General News Myrtle Beach Sun News

Feb 10, 2002