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.
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WilmingtonDelawareUnited States· 187 km away
Delaware Marathon
The Delaware Marathon draws approximately 643 finishers each April on an urban road in Wilmington, United States. The Delaware Running Festival marathon is a USATF-certified Boston qualifier and Wilmington's flagship 26.2-mile race. The course tours Wilmington's Riverfront, Brandywine Park, and city neighborhoods on a rolling urban loop. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027
WilmingtonNorth CarolinaUnited 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: Saturday, 27 February 2027
CharlotteNorth CarolinaUnited 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. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Saturday, 14 November 2026
AtlantaGeorgiaUnited 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. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027
Virginia BeachVirginiaUnited 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
RichmondVirginiaUnited States· 523 km away
Richmond Marathon
The Richmond Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers on an urban road in Richmond, United States. The course starts and finishes at the Richmond Coliseum. The route follows the James River Park System and passes historic Monument Avenue. Very flat with riverside trails.
Next race: Saturday, 14 November 2026