December 17, 2016

This race was the final event in the 2016 Grand Prix Series. Overall race winners were Gage Hicks and Wilson Jenerette. New to the race this year was a mixed-gender family category that had six pairs enter in the Mr & Mrs, Father & Daughter and Cousins division. Cousins Alex Hick & Sara Millar were the first to finish in this category.

This race was started in 2010 in honor of Tammy McFall who died at age 50 of heart disease. Tammy’s daughter and former high school cross-country runner, Rachel McFall, volunteered for the event and helped present the awards.

The net proceeds of just over $1,200 from the race will be donated to the American Heart Association by the Grand Strand Running Club. Sponsorship support came from Batteries + Bulbs, Wyman Wise State Farm Insurance, Martin Wealth Management – Wells Fargo Adivsors and Jeff Linta Roofing. Refreshments were provided by Z’ Amazing Kitchen, Food Lion, Walmart, Krogers and Lowe’s Foods.

Fleet Feet Sports, Grand Strand Running Club's newest partner, had their soft opening Thursday, December 8, with their grand opening scheduled for Friday, January 6, 2017. They are a locally owned and operated specialty running store located at 7931 North Kings Highway in the Publix Plaza in Myrtle Beach. Stop by and see owners Paul and Cathy Rogers for their grand opening weekend where the celebration will include a Friday Ladies' Night, a Saturday Morning Long Run/Family Fun Run and a Sunday Brunch Mimosa Run.

January 28, 2017
The City of North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety is offering a free Rape Aggression Defense class to runners on Saturday, January 28 from 8 am- 4 pm. R.A.D. is free self defense that is easy to learn, retain, and easy to employ during real confrontational situations. The class consists of lecture, discussion and self-defense techniques, suitable for women ages 16 and older. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today. Please email [email protected] for questions or more information.

The Myrtle Beach Marathon and all associated events have relied heavily on the assistance of volunteers since the founding of the race 19 years ago! On race weekend, more than 1,000 volunteers are needed to aid participants in many different ways from registration, shirt hand-out, water, food and aid stations to the finish line. All volunteers receive a free volunteer t-shirt, free entrance to one of the two post-race parties (which include food and beverage) and the grateful thanks of the Marathon Committee and all participants.

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GSRC OFFICERS


Roscoe Griffin, President


Murray Honick, Vice President


Erin Walters, Secretary


Matthew Cutright, Treasurer

GSRC COMMITTEES

Battle At The Border
Ryan Dion

Marketing Administrator
Holly Hollo

Website Administrator
Dawn White

Financial
Matthew Cutright

Grand Prix
Ryan Dion

Kids Running Program
Christine Rockey

Race
Jim Troxell

Social
Lorena Cutright

Training Team
Christine Rockey