32nd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk presented by Pawleys Island Realty

🏃‍♂️ 32nd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk

Join us on Saturday, November 15th for the 32nd 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.

📍 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
• Location: Pawleys Island, SC
• Start Time: 8:00am
• Race URL: Register Here

🌊 Pawleys Island Overview

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 coachdawnwhite@gmail.com 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
• Safety: Make sure your car is off the road completely

🎟️ Packet Pickup

• Friday: November 14 from 3:00-4:30pm at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave., Pawleys Island, SC 29585)
• Saturday: November 15 from 6:30-7:45am at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave, Pawleys Island, SC 29585)

👕 Race Swag

• Shirt: Race Participant Shirt (while supplies last)
• Bib: Race bib
• Medal: Made in the USA Custom Designed Finisher Medal

📋 Race Info

• Facilities: Portos located near the start line
• Water Stops: No water stop on the 5K course: Water stop at turnaround of 8K course
• Registration: Online registration closes Saturday, November 15 at 6:15am
• Virtual Race: Virtual participants will receive race swag within 2 weeks post race. Registration cost includes shipping

🏆 5K/8K Awards

• Overall Winners: Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
• Masters: 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

• Medal: Participant Medal
• Refreshments: Water and snacks
• Awards Ceremony: Overall Awards
• Start Times: 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