Brightwater Sweetheart 5k Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run – Myrtle Beach, SC 2026

Date
April 11, 2026
Location
Myrtle Beach, SC
Venue
Brightwater Senior Living Community
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $30.00
Events
5k Run/Walk, 1 Mile Run/Walk
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The Brightwater Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run takes place at Brightwater Senior Living Community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on April 11, 2026. This event offers a 1-mile distance option, making it accessible for runners seeking a shorter outing or those introducing family members to organized racing. The race starts at 9:00 AM. Entry fees range from $20 to $30, positioning this as an affordable local option for spring training or casual participation. The senior living community venue provides a contained, community-focused setting for the event. Athletes looking for early-morning racing in the Myrtle Beach area will find straightforward logistics and competitive pricing with this option.

From the Race Organizer
Brightwater Sweetheart Run/Walk Sweetheart Loop (continuous - 200 ft loop) 1 Miler Run/Walk 5k Run/Walk Saturday, April 11, 2026 One Miler begins at 8:30am, 5k begins at 9:00am; Sweetheart Loop is continuous and free RACE INFO: This race will support the American Heart Association LOCATION: Brightwater Senior Living Community, 101 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 START TIME: 8:30am for 1 mile Run/Walk, 9:00am for 5k Run/Walk RACE DAY LATE REGISTRATION AT THE BRIGHTWATER CLUBHOUSE ($5.00 late sign up fee) Friday 4-5:30 pm or Saturday 7:30-8:15 (one miler) and 7:30-8:45 (5K). PACKET PICKUP: In the Brightwater Clubhouse Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4:00-5:30 pm Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 7:30am-8:15am - 1 Mile & 7:30am -8:45am - 5k P ARTICIPATION MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO ALL 5K AND 1 MILERS OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE 5K & 1 MILE AND TOP MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUP AWARDS Awards ceremony: 10:00 PARKING: Enter Brightwater Senior Living Community through the front gate. Park in the

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Brightwater Sweetheart 5k Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run – Myrtle Beach, SC 2026?

Brightwater Sweetheart 5k Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run – Myrtle Beach, SC 2026 takes place on April 11, 2026. The race is held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Where is Brightwater Sweetheart 5k Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run – Myrtle Beach, SC 2026 held?

Brightwater Sweetheart 5k Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run – Myrtle Beach, SC 2026 is held at Brightwater Senior Living Community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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