Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally 2026: Sept 25-Oct 4

Sep 7, 2026

For ten days every fall, motorcycles take over sixty miles of the South Carolina coast. The Myrtle Beach Fall Rally returns September 25 through October 4, 2026, bringing riders back to the Grand Strand for its 87th year. Murrells Inlet is at the center of it, with biker bars packed along Highway 17 Business, live music running into the night, burnouts, bike shows, and ten days to see how much of the rally makes it onto the itinerary.

When is the Myrtle Beach Fall Rally?

The Myrtle Beach Fall Rally 2026 runs Friday, September 25 through Sunday, October 4, the 87th year of the event. This is the first time the fall rally stretches a full ten days, up from the seven it usually ran. Just know that not every business follows the same window. The official event site says some venues run all ten days while others post shorter dates, so confirm hours directly with any bar or shop you're planning around.

Fall Rally vs. Spring Rally

Riders who do both rallies tend to prefer fall. Highs cool into the upper 70s and low 80s, the summer humidity breaks, and the tourist crowds clear out, so you get the same venues and rides with room to breathe. If you're weighing fall against the spring rally, our full 2026 Myrtle Beach Bike Week guide breaks down the differences.

Where Is the Myrtle Beach Fall Rally Held?

The Fall Rally spreads across the entire 60-mile Grand Strand, from North Myrtle Beach down to Georgetown. There's no central grounds and no main gate. Instead, the action splits into zones:

• Murrells Inlet: Rally central. The biggest biker bars, the burnouts, and the late-night crowds.
• Central Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, vendor lots, bike shows, and the slow cruise down Ocean Boulevard.
• North Myrtle Beach: A calmer, daytime scene along Highway 17 near Barefoot Landing.
• Little River to Georgetown: The quieter ends, with steady ride-through traffic all week.

Our advice? Base yourself in or near Murrells Inlet to be where the rally stays the most active after dark.

What Events Happen During the Fall Rally?

The Fall Rally runs on live music, burnout contests, bike shows, and charity poker runs, with the same core events returning every year across the Murrells Inlet venues. Venues post exact 2026 dates and times closer to the rally. Here's the events guide for what runs every fall:

For confirmed 2026 dates and times as they post, the official event site and each venue's social feeds are the most reliable places to check.

The Murrells Inlet Biker Bars

Highway 17 Business through Murrells Inlet has anchored the rally for close to thirty years, ever since it moved south out of the city and into the county. These are the four spots where riders meet up, park, and stay for the night:

Want food and a water view instead of burnout smoke? The Murrells Inlet Marshwalk is a half-mile boardwalk minutes away, lined with seafood spots like Wicked Tuna, Dead Dog Saloon, and Drunken Jack's.

Is the Myrtle Beach Fall Rally Free?

The Myrtle Beach Fall Rally is free to attend, with no gate, no ticket, and no wristband anywhere on the Grand Strand. The bike shows, the burnouts, the vendor lots, and the bars all cost you nothing to walk into. You'll only spend on the things you'd pay for anyway, like food, drinks, gas, and lodging, plus the occasional cover a venue adds for a specific concert or ticketed event.

Getting Around and Parking

Traffic builds all week and peaks the final weekend, worst on Highway 17 and into Murrells Inlet in the late afternoon. A little timing goes a long way:

• Ride early. Morning beats the Highway 17 backup into the Inlet, and it's the coolest, clearest part of the day for a coastal run.
• Get to venue lots before peak. Suck Bang Blow and the Beaver Bar have dedicated bike parking that fills by late afternoon. Overflow opens in nearby grass and gravel lots, sometimes for a small weekend fee, so carry a little cash.
• Know the meter rule. Myrtle Beach caps metered public spaces at two motorcycles per spot, and each bike needs its own valid parking stub.

The Best Rides During the Fall Rally

The riding here is flat and easy, so it's less about carving corners and more about the coastline and where you land. Five routes worth building a day around:

NOTE: The Calabash run is the one to plan a helmet around, since North Carolina requires one for every rider regardless of age. Everything else stays inside South Carolina.

What Are the Rules During the Rally?

South Carolina enforces its traffic and alcohol laws hard during rally weeks, with a visible police presence along the Grand Strand the whole time. Know these before you ride:

• Helmets: Required under 21, optional at 21 and older. This doesn't cross state lines, so a day trip into North Carolina means a helmet for every rider.
• Alcohol: 21 to drink, and no open containers in vehicles or public areas.
• Lane splitting: Illegal in South Carolina and watched closely during the rally.
• Noise and exhaust: Modified pipes draw attention near venues and in residential areas, where noise ordinances are enforced.

Where to Stay for the Fall Rally

Late September beats the summer peak on both rates and availability, but rally weeks still book up, so reserve early. Your three main options:

• Oceanfront hotels: The largest concentration of rooms, running along Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, closest to the central cruise strip.
• Vacation rentals: Beach houses and condos that suit groups riding together, with room to park bikes on-site.
• Murrells Inlet stays: The move if you want to be steps from Suck Bang Blow, the Beaver Bar, and the Marshwalk.

The rally’s official lodging directory lists hotels that regularly host Bike Week guests. Start there for places with motorcycle and trailer parking that can handle the extra traffic during rally week.

Rent a Motorcycle in Myrtle Beach for the Fall Rally

Myrtle Beach motorcycle rentals start around $37 per day on Riders Share, with 10+ bike types from brands like Harley-Davidson, Indian, BMW, Honda, Ducati, and Yamaha. Select local owners offer airport or hotel delivery, giving anyone flying into Myrtle Beach International (MYR) a way to skip trailering a bike to the coast. Browse Myrtle Beach rentals, choose a bike and delivery option that fit the trip, and reserve both before rally week.

Prefer to Ride In?

Myrtle Beach doesn’t have to be the starting point. Columbia, Charlotte, and Raleigh all put the Grand Strand within a half-day ride, giving more rental options while adding a few hours on the bike before reaching the rally. Pick up in the morning, ride into Myrtle Beach that afternoon, and keep the same rental for the rest of the trip.

• Columbia, SC motorcycle rentals: 150 miles | about 2.5 hours to Myrtle Beach
• Charlotte, NC motorcycle rentals: 170 miles | about 3.5 hours to Myrtle Beach
• Raleigh, NC motorcycle rentals: 170 miles | about 3.5 hours to Myrtle Beach

Join In On This Year's Fall Rally

By September 25, bikes will be back on Highway 17 and the Murrells Inlet bars will be packed for another Fall Rally. Pick the days you want to be there, get the hotel booked, and find a motorcycle in Myrtle Beach before the rally gets here. We’ll see you on the Grand Strand.