In 146 days · Sat, Nov 14, 2026
When
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Where
Town Hall of Pawleys Island, Pawleys Island SC
Distances
5K
About this race
33rd ANNUAL PAWLEYS ISLAND TURTLE STRUT 5K/8K RUN/WALK
in memory of Chief Guy Osborne
Presented by Pawleys Island Realty
Pawleys Island, SC
Saturday, November 14, 2026
8:00am
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:
- Pawleys Island Town Hall-323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC
- Please park in designated areas only
- Make sure your car is off the road completely
Packet Pickup:
- Friday, November 13 from 3:00-4:30pm at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave., Pawleys Island, SC 29585)
- Saturday, November 14 from 6:30-7:45am at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave, Pawleys Island, SC 29585)
Race Swag:
- Race Participant Shirt (while supplies last)
- Race bib
- Participant Medal
Race Info:
- Portos located near the start line
- No water stop on the 5K course
- Water stop at turnaround of 8K course
- Online registration closes Saturday, November 14 at 6:00am
- Virtual participants will receive race swag within 2 weeks post race. Registration cost includes shipping
5K/8K Awards:
- Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
- 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:
- Participant Medal
- Water and snacks
- Overall Awards
- 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
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