Run to the Sun Car Show at The Beach
One of the largest car shows in the Southeast!
The 37th Annual Run to the Sun Car and Truck Show returns to Myrtle Beach on March 19-21, 2026, at the Old Myrtle Square Mall, featuring over 3,200 pre-1989 cars and trucks, 150 vendors, and 10,000 spectators across 56 acres.
Presented by the Pee Dee Street Rodders and the City of Myrtle Beach, the popular Run to the Sun has sold out to car registrants over the past 14 years and is expected to repeat that feat this year for those showcasing classic cars and trucks dating back to 1989 and older.
Registered participants are vying for the following awards: Goodguys Awards, Sponsor Picks, NSRA Picks, Ladies Choice, and grand prize giveaways. The 50/50 Raffle will return in 2026 with the proceeds supporting The Children's Miracle Network at McLeod Children's Hospital. 5 winners are expected to each receive $2,500 The Silent Auction benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will have over 100 items for sale in the large tent next to the main stage. Stop by to bid on these items and to support our charities.
Special Guests and Parking Info
The Run to the Sun Car and Truck Show is proud to welcome the iconic Catherine Bach, known for her legendary role as Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard, for a meet and greet with fans.
Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Coast RTA city transit buses will provide shuttle service from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on show days from the nearby Myrtle Beach Pelicans Stadium (1251 21st Ave North) to the car show location at 2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. Buses typically run every 10-15 minutes. The cost is $5 per car and all proceeds are donated to charity.
Advance adult single-day tickets online are $20, three-day adult tickets are $35, military and veteran three-day are $15, and children 12 and under are free with an adult. On-site ticket sales are expected to be more expensive at the door, and are typically cash only.
The event will continue to generously support many local and national charities including National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Children's Miracle Network at McLeod Children's Hospital, Horry county Sherriff's Department Benevolent Fund, Florence Miracle League, Grand Strand Miracle League, Carolina Forest HS NJROTC Booster Club, and The Boys and Girls Club of Grand Strand. These donations have exceeded 2.3 million dollars over the history of the event and $175,000 in the past 4 years.