Grand Park Lake Courtyard on Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach SC
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
20th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM for the 5K, 9:00 AM for the Gobbler Kids' Dash
- Location: Grand Park Lake on Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC
- Website: Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot
Race Description
Come and work up your Thanksgiving appetite with a family friendly 5K and Kids' Dash! This is one of the largest races in the Myrtle Beach area! The race course is through the scenic Market Common region of Myrtle Beach, which was home to the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Runners and Walkers are all welcome!
Race Info
- Animals: Not permitted on the race course, except service animals recognized by the ADA.
- Wheeled Devices: Baby joggers, strollers, skateboards, roller blades, and unauthorized bicycles are not allowed.
- No Water Stop: There will be no water stop on the course.
- Timing: Gun timing for overall awards and chip timing for age group awards.
Race Swag
- Shirt: 5K-Participant Shirt (while supplies last)
- Medal: 5K/Gobbler Dash Participant Medal
- Race Bib: 5K/Gobbler Dash-Race Bib
- Add On: Gobbler Dash-Participant shirt add on option
Registration
- Online Only: Registration available only online.
- Close Time: Registration closes Thursday, November 26 at 6:00 AM.
- Free Gobbler Kids' Dash: Must register online to participate.
Packet Pickup Information
- Wednesday: November 25 from 4:00-7:00 PM at TBA.
- Thursday: November 26 from 6:45-7:45 AM at Grand Park Lake courtyard.
- Note: If you do not attend packet pickup prior to race morning, you will NOT receive your t-shirt until after you complete the race.
Parking
- Farrow Parking Garage: Free parking next to Nacho Hippo.
- Side Streets: Free parking along side streets in Market Common.
Restrooms
- Facilities: Portos in the courtyard at Grand Park Lake.
Awards
- Overall Awards: Male and Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
- Masters Awards: Overall Masters Male and Female 1st place.
- Age Groups: Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place across various age groups.
- Note: No awards for Gobbler Kids' Dash.
Non-Profit Partners
- MB Fire Cares: The MB Honor Guard represents the Department and the City as Ambassadors of Goodwill.
Social Media/Contact
- Facebook: NS Promos Facebook
- The Market Common: Market Common Website
- MB Fire Cares: MB Fire Facebook
- Website: NS Promos Website
- Strava: NS Promos Strava
- MB Mini Marathon: Run Myrtle Beach
