Run in the Forest Mission

The Run in the Forest is a new 10K and 5K event that will take place right in the heart of Carolina Forest, which is located just outside of Myrtle Beach, SC.  All proceeds from this race go to support the Carolina Forest Community Center, which provides sports and recreation programs for the community.  This year’s event is being presented by the Fitness Edge and United Chiropractic.

 It is our mission to provide a first-class opportunity to promote health and wellness in the Myrtle Beach area for people of all ages, while also becoming one of the premier running events in South Carolina.

Course Description

The 5K is an out and back featuring a new road that dissects The Forest from Carolina Forest Blvd to the high school.  The 10K shares the 5K route, while adding a big loop through the Carolina Forest High School Campus.  Both races will start behind the Fitness Edge at the intersection of Carolina Commercial Drive and Carolina Exchange Drive..

Timing

Event technical direction is managed by RMS sports.  They currently conduct timing for many races, including the Myrtle Beach Marathon and the Charlotte Race Fest.  They will be using a professional timing system that features Chronotrack disposable chips. 

Registration

Participants can register one of two ways:

•  Online: by 4/16/09
• In person at Carolina Forest Community Center, 1381 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 before April 17.  After April 17th you can register at packet pickup or before the start of the race on April 18th.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pick Up will be at the Fitness Edge in Carolina Forest from 3pm – 8pm on Friday, April 17th.  Their address is 3881 Renee Drive, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29579.

Parking

Parking on race day will be available at the Fitness Edge, Handley’s Pub, and Surf’s Up in Carolina Forest.  All are within 2 blocks of the start / finish line.

Awards

The following will be awarded for both the 5K and the 10K:

• Top three male and female overall
• First place male and female masters overall
• First place in the following age groups:  14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 plus.

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