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33rd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk presented by Pawleys Island Realty

33rd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk presented by Pawleys Island Realty is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Nov 14 2026 in Pawleys Island, SC (America/New York timezone).
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  • 2026-11-14

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  • Open

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  • Pawleys Island, SC

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Event Schedule

Here is the latest schedule of events:

Name Distance Type Price Start Time
Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K 3.1 Miles running_race $55.00 11/14/2026 08:00
Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 8K 4.97 Miles running_race $60.00 11/14/2026 08:00
VIRTUAL OPTION PAWLEYS ISLAND TURTLE STRUT virtual_race $70.00 11/14/2026 08:00

33rd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk presented by Pawleys Island Realty Race Details

The latest details from your Race Directors:

33rd ANNUAL PAWLEYS ISLAND TURTLE STRUT 5K/8K RUN/WALKin memory of Chief Guy OsbornePresented by Pawleys Island Realty
Pawleys Island, SCSaturday, November 14, 20268:00am
Join us on Saturday, November 14th for the 33rd 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.
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 dawn@nextstepperformance.org for more information.
Race Location and Parking:

Pawleys Island Town Hall-323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC
Please park in designated areas only
Make sure your car is off the road completely

Packet Pickup:

Friday, November 13 from 3:00-4:30pm at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave., Pawleys Island, SC 29585)
Saturday, November 14 from 6:30-7:45am at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave, Pawleys Island, SC 29585)

Race Swag:

Race Participant Shirt (while supplies last)
Race bib 
Participant Medal

Race Info:

Portos located near the start line
No water stop on the 5K course
Water stop at turnaround of 8K course
Online registration closes Saturday, November 14 at 6:00am
Virtual participants will receive race swag within 2 weeks post race. Registration cost includes shipping

5K/8K Awards:

Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
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:

Participant Medal
Water and snacks 
Overall Awards 
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.comPawleys Island Realty Company https://www.facebook.com/PawleysIslandRealtyCompany  
 
 
 

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