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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
8000 Juxa Drive, Myrtle Beach SC
5K · 1 Mile
46–63°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
59–76°F
dry
2024
54–72°F
dry
2023
38–53°F
rain
2022
47–62°F
dry
2021
45–62°F
rain
2020
65–74°F
dry
2019
39–62°F
dry
2018
52–70°F
rain
2017
44–63°F
dry
2016
50–63°F
dry
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About this race
Calling all Carolina Forest residents, family & friends — join us for a fun-filled Thanksgiving tradition!
🍁 Before the feast, get your feet moving!
Run, walk, or wobble through the beautiful Plantation Lakes neighborhood and enjoy the crisp autumn air. This is one of the most affordable and family-friendly Turkey Trots in town — let’s make it a true community celebration!
🎽 Train hard, run fast, and earn your blanket & medal! 🏅
📍 Event Details
Location: Plantation Lakes Community, Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Date: Thanksgiving Day
Start Times:
🕗 8:45 AM – 5K Run/Walk 🏃♀️🏃♂️
🕘 9:00 AM – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
📝 Registration
Race Day: Register at the Start/Finish area near the Amenity Center.
Packet Pickup:
📦 Wednesday, Nov. 27: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Amenity Center)
📦 Race Day: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (Amenity Center)
🚗 Parking
Main parking is available at the Amenity Center. Overflow parking should use the left side of Shoreward Dr (just past Juxa Dr).
Important: Do not block resident driveways and avoid parking on the shoulder of Juxa Dr or Wacobee Dr as these are part of the race route.
🏁 Start / Finish
The race begins and ends inside the Plantation Lakes Community.
📍 Race Map
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We can’t wait to see you at the starting line! 💪🍂
#TurkeyTrot #CarolinaForest #ThanksgivingRun #FamilyFunRun
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