Marathons in South Carolina

South Carolina is home to 2 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Kiawah Island and Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 1,800 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States🇺🇸

Kiawah Island Marathon

The Kiawah Island Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each December on a resort island road in Kiawah Island, United States. Its quiet island setting feels markedly different from a big-city winter marathon. The course passes maritime forest roads, lagoons, golf fairways, and glimpses of boardwalks near the Atlantic. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States🇺🇸

Myrtle Beach Marathon

The Myrtle Beach Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each March on a scenic coastal road in Myrtle Beach, United States. Its broad roads and beach-town atmosphere make it one of the easier early-season U.S. marathons for steady pacing. The course passes Ocean Boulevard, beachfront neighborhoods, and long flat stretches near the Atlantic shoreline. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States🇺🇸· 187 km away

Wilmington Marathon

The Wilmington Marathon draws approximately 1,600 finishers each February on an urban and coastal road in Wilmington, United States. The point-to-point design links beach scenery with a historic downtown finish in one of the South's best weather windows. The route passes Intracoastal Waterway stretches, Airlie-area roads, and the Cape Fear River in the final miles. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States🇺🇸· 263 km away

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each November on an urban road in Charlotte, United States. It is North Carolina's oldest marathon and remains Charlotte's signature long-distance road race. The route passes Truist Field, the South End rail corridor, and leafy Myers Park streets before returning to the skyline. Truist Field, the South End rail corridor, and leafy Myers Park streets roll before returning to the skyline on North Carolina's oldest marathon course.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States🇺🇸· 302 km away

Rock n Roll Raleigh Marathon

The Rock 'n' Roll Raleigh Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April through North Carolina's capital and Research Triangle hub. The course passes the North Carolina State Capitol, NC State University, and the Oak City greenways on rolling Piedmont terrain with live music stages. April's Carolina spring and the vibrant downtown finish make it a popular Southeast marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 24 April 2027

Atlanta, Georgia, United States🇺🇸· 460 km away

Publix Atlanta Marathon

The Publix Atlanta Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each February on an urban road in Atlanta, United States. Atlanta's hills make this a true pacing race rather than a flat-city time trial. The route passes Midtown, Piedmont Park, and Atlanta neighborhood corridors with skyline views on repeated rollers. Midtown, Piedmont Park, and Atlanta neighborhood corridors roll with skyline views on repeated climbs that make February pacing a real test.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States🇺🇸· 521 km away

Yuengling Shamrock Marathon

The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is a beloved Virginia Beach tradition, drawing approximately 4,200 finishers each March along the Atlantic Ocean boardwalk. The out-and-back course follows the Virginia Beach oceanfront past the Neptune statue, the Fishing Pier, and the resort strip with flat coastal pavement throughout. March's cool Atlantic coast weather and post-race Shamrock party make it a classic East Coast spring marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 20 March 2027