New Years Day Prediction Run
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Event overview
The 18th New Years Day Prediction Run 5k is scheduled for January 1, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The event takes place at the YMCA of Coastal Carolina, 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Dr. The distance is a 5K run/walk. Before starting, each participant predicts their finishing time; the winner is the runner whose finishing time is closest to their predicted time. Watches, GPS devices and Garmins are not allowed. The event is described as an equal opportunity race so all participants have the same chance to win.
Registration and charity
The entry fee is $20 or the equivalent of $20 in non-perishable food items. Anyone registering with a food donation should use the code "Fooddonation25". The fee is collected when participants pick up their race number. All proceeds go to the Buck Creek Baptist Church Pantry in Longs, South Carolina. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
