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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach SC
5K
47–62°F · low rain risk
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2025
61–75°F
dry
2024
56–70°F
dry
2023
40–55°F
rain
2022
48–60°F
dry
2021
45–61°F
rain
2020
65–73°F
dry
2019
41–60°F
dry
2018
53–69°F
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2017
45–63°F
dry
2016
51–63°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details
Join us for the 8th Annual NMB Turkey Trot 5K and Gobbler Kids' Dash in beautiful Barefoot Landing. Participants are encouraged to dress up!
- Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Time: 8:00am for 5K, 9:00am for Gobbler Kids' Dash
- Location: Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Learn more: Race Information
Race Info
- Animals: Not permitted on the race course, except for service animals as recognized by ADA.
- Wheeled Devices: Not allowed except for recognized mobility aids.
- Water Stop: There will be no water stop on course.
- Participants: Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!
Race Swag
- Participant Shirt: Available while supplies last, register early to guarantee your size.
- Participant Medal: Awarded to all 5K participants.
- Race Bib: Provided for 5K and Gobbler Dash participants.
- Finisher Gift: For Gobbler Dash participants.
Registration
- Online Only: Registration is required to participate.
- Closing Time: Closes Thursday, Nov 26 at 6:00am.
- Gobbler Kids' Dash: Free registration is required online.
Packet Pickup Information
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 25 from 4:00-7:00pm.
- Race Day Pickup: Thursday, November 26 from 6:45-7:45am near race start.
- T-shirt Pickup: If you do not attend packet pickup prior to race day, t-shirts will be available after completing the race.
- Bibs: Only race bibs will be distributed on race morning.
Parking
- Crooked Hammock: Parking lot available.
- Additional Parking: Surrounding lots in Barefoot Landing.
Restrooms
- Location 1: Across from Taco Mundo.
- Location 2: Beside the sand courts and playground at Lulu's.
Awards
- Overall Awards: Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd places.
- Masters Awards: Male and Female 1st place.
- Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd places for various age groups from 0-80+.
- No Awards: Gobbler Dash does not have awards.
Non-Profit Partner
- Partner: Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.
- Website: Visit Us
Social Media/Contact
Stay connected:
- Facebook: NS Promos
- Barefoot Landing: Visit Barefoot Landing
- Instagram: @ns_promos
- Strava: Join Us on Strava
- Website: Visit Our Website
- MB Mini Marathon: Learn More
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