This flat and fast race is back for its 21st year. The weekend will feature the marathon, as well as two-day health and wellness expo, a marathon relay, a half marathon, a 5K and the Grande Dunes Family Fun Run. The Myrtle Beach Marathon has raised more than $3 million for local charities since its inception. This year’s beneficiaries are the Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross and Horry County Schools.
Myrtle Beach Sports Complex, 2115 Farlow St. Thursday, 6–8 p.m. (843) 353-0206, mbmarathon.com