Location
Myrtle Beach, SC
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $45.00
Events
2026 Ghost of the Coast 5K, Employee Ghost of the Coast 5K
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 fr
2026 Ghost of the Coast 5K 2026 — Myrtle Beach, SC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
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