Sat, Jan 16, 2027

Winter Run

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

15K5K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Aug 3, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Winter Run

The Winter Run runs through North Myrtle Beach on road, and the longer of the two distance options covers enough ground to feel like a real winter effort rather than a quick out-and-back. The race is organized by a local running club alongside the city, and it has been on the calendar long enough to have a genuine following along the Grand Strand.

The start is on Main Street, close to the center of town, which keeps logistics simple. Post-race, the awards cover both distance options, with overall and age group recognition for each.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

545finishers

18:36winner

37:02median

1:21:44cutoff

Top 3: Ethan Shaeffer (18:36) · Ivan Lobko (18:58) · Ciprian Rusu (19:33)

9.321 Miles · 2026 results

278finishers

49:36winner

1:34:02median

2:56:38cutoff

Top 3: Brett Morley (49:36) · Victor Beloded (56:09) · Catrina Thomas (59:05)

The Winter Run has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

9.32 Miles1/16/2027 08:00$45

3.1 Miles1/16/2027 08:00$35

Virtual Race (5K or 15K)1/16/2027 08:00$35

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Common Questions About the Winter Run

Will I finish last at the Winter Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:02, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:21:44, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Winter Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 545 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Winter Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:36 while the median finisher took 37:02. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.