33rd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk presented by Pawleys Island Realty

33rd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Time: 8:00am
• Location: Pawleys Island, SC
• Presented by: Pawleys Island Realty

Race Description

Join us on Saturday, November 14th for the 33rd Annual Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk. This race is held in memory of Chief Guy Osborne, former Pawleys Island Police Chief who passed away in 2015. Participants will start at the Pawleys Island Nature Park and head south on Myrtle Avenue along the Pawleys Island Creek. 5K participants will turn around in the Bird’s Nest area of the island while 8K runners will continue down Springs Avenue and enjoy a stunning ocean view. The 8K will turn around at the far south end beach access and head back to the Nature Park toward the finish line. This early morning race will take place on an extremely flat course, with amazing natural beauty.

Pawleys Island is a barrier island less than 4 miles long and mostly 1 house wide, separated from the mainland by a beautiful salt marsh and accessible by two short causeways. It is located 70 miles north of Charleston and 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach and is known as one of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast. Our race dates are chosen based on the tide charts for the season.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If interested, please email dawn@nextstepperformance.org for more information.

Race Location and Parking

• Location: Pawleys Island Town Hall-323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC
• Parking: Please park in designated areas only
• Note: Make sure your car is off the road completely

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, November 13 from 3:00-4:30pm at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave., Pawleys Island, SC 29585)
• Date: Saturday, November 14 from 6:30-7:45am at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave, Pawleys Island, SC 29585)

Race Swag

• Included: Race Participant Shirt (while supplies last)
• Included: Race bib
• Included: Participant Medal

Race Info

• Portos: Located near the start line
• Water Stops: No water stop on the 5K course
• Water Stops: Water stop at turnaround of 8K course
• Registration: Online registration closes Saturday, November 14 at 6:00am
• Virtual: Virtual participants will receive race swag within 2 weeks post race. Registration cost includes shipping

5K/8K Awards

• Overall Awards: Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
• Masters Awards: Overall Masters Male and Female-1 place
• Age Groups: Male and Female 1 place-10 year increments (1-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and up)

Post Race

• Medals: Participant Medal
• Refreshments: Water and snacks
• Awards: Overall Awards
• Timing: 5K Overall/Age Group Awards will begin approximately 9:00am: 8K Overall/Age Group Awards will begin approximately 9:20am

Social Media

Town of Pawleys Island: https://www.townofpawleysisland.com
Pawleys Island Realty Company https://www.facebook.com/PawleysIslandRealtyCompany

Race Link

For more information and registration, visit this link.