NORTH MYRTLE BEACH - HONORING SGT. GORDON BEST - JANUARY 30 1.78 RUN/WALK EVENT
North Myrtle Beach Police Officer Sgt. Best was killed while responding to a call on the morning of January 1st.
Sgt. Best is survived by his wife and two young children.
A walk/run event honoring North Myrtle Beach Police Officer Sgt. Gordon Best will be held at the City of North Myrtle Beach Parks & Sports Complex January 30, 8:00 am-10:00 am. The North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex is located at 150 Citizens Circle Little River, SC 29566 (West of the intersection of HWY 90 and HWY 31). There is no entry fee; however, donations will be accepted for his family at the Salt Marsh Picnic Shelter located in the park during the event.
This event will take place along a 1.78 mile course in recognition of Sgt. Best's badge number 178. This event is not timed and is open to all ages.
You may register online for this event at https://parks.nmb.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=132 The SC DOC has approved the event with a limit of 500 participants.
Let's all support the Best family.
COVID-19 protocols are in effect for this event: Participants must wear a face-covering prior to the start of the walk/run event and after they have completed the event.
Link to North Myrtle Beach Civic Alerts