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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Grand Park Lake Courtyard on Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach SC
5K
47–63°F · low rain risk
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About this race
20th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K
Event Details
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: Grand Park Lake in Market Common, Farrow Parkway side between Nevers/Hackler St.
- Kids' Dash: Gobbler Kids' Dash starts at 9:00 AM
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: service animals as recognized by ADA are allowed.
- Wheeled Devices: Baby joggers, strollers, skateboards, roller blades, and unauthorized bicycles are not permitted.
- Water Stops: No water stop on course.
- Timing: Gun timing for overall awards: chip timing for age group awards.
Race Swag
- Participant Shirt: 5K shirt while supplies last.
- Gobbler Dash: Participant shirt add-on option.
- Medal: 5K/Gobbler Dash participant medal.
- Race Bib: 5K/Gobbler Dash race bib.
Registration
- Online Only: Registration is only available online.
- Close Date: Registration closes on November 26 at 6:00 AM.
- Kiddie Dash: Free but participants must register online.
Packet Pickup Information
- Pickup Date: November 25 from 4:00-7:00 PM at TBA.
- Race Day Pickup: November 26 from 6:45-7:45 AM at Grand Park Lake courtyard.
- Important: T-shirts will not be available until after completing the race, only bibs will be distributed prior.
Parking
- Free Parking: Available in Farrow Parking Garage 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 1,2,3 place.
- Masters Awards: Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place.
- Age Group Awards: 1,2,3 place for ages 0-10 through 80 and up.
- No Awards: For Gobbler Kids' Dash.
Non-Profit Partners
- Myrtle Beach Shrine Club
- MB Fire Cares: The MB Honor Guard serves as Ambassadors of Goodwill.
Social Media/Contact
Facebook: NS Promos Facebook
The Market Common: Market Common
Myrtle Beach Shrine Club: Myrtle Beach Shrine Club
MB Fire Cares: MB Fire Cares
Instagram: @ns_promos
Strava: NS Promos on Strava
Website: NS Promos Website
MB Mini Marathon: Run Myrtle Beach
For more information about the race visit: Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot
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