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Friday, February 17, 2012  The stories of aches and pains filled the marathon expo Friday afternoon. Thousands are expected to participate in the various races this weekend and endure the trials of being a runner.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  71-year-old John Hobson said the best moments of his life are the days his daughters were born, followed by the days he spends with his grandchildren and the moment that ranks third he said will happen this weekend. During Saturday's Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon, he'll complete the 26.2 mile course like he has for the past nine years, but this time, Hobson will walk the entire race with his daughter, Susanne Navas.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  There are two weeks left to sign-up for the Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon.

Monday, December 26, 2011  The 15th Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon is looking to be a little more crowded next year.

Friday, February 18, 2011  Despite disappointment over the cancellation of last year's Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon, thousands of the same runners are back for the event this year.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  This weekend's Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon will be the most technologically advanced in the race's 14-year history.

Monday, February 14, 2011  It looks like a beautiful forecast for the Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon and the Dasani Half Marathon this weekend.  That's quite a contrast to last year, when a snow storm canceled the race.

Friday, January 07, 2011  For the first time in its fourteen years, the Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon is expecting a decline in runners.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  The Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon brought 11,000 runners to the beach in February, but the marathon was cancelled because of snow. Registration for the 2011 marathon opened online Thursday.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  Organizers of the Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon say they're pleased with the number of runners who took advantage of a special discount for next year's race.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  Runners who registered and picked up their marathon and half-marathon numbers for this year's Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon will receive 50% off next year's sign-ups through March 31st.

Monday, March 01, 2010  Tuesday, we expect to find out how Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon organizers will try to make up to runners for the cancellation of this year's race.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  Tom Gardiner, one of the founders of the Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon died this morning after a battle with Myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow confirmed marathon promoter, Mike Shank.

Friday, February 12, 2010  People running in the 13th annual Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon and Half Marathon may be doing so in the snow.

Friday, February 12, 2010  The Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon and half marathon are being delayed 30 minutes due to the threat of snow.