17th Annual Surfside Beach Rotary Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm

NS PROMOS 17th Annual Surfside Beach Rotary Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm Gobbler Kids Dash Thursday, November 26, 2026 8:00am

Join NS Promos for our 17th Annual Turkey Trot! The Surfside Beach Rotary Turkey Trot 5K features a view of the ocean as you begin your race and a run along Ocean Blvd. The race continues through the beautiful neighborhood and streets of Surfside Beach. Get the entire family involved with our free Gobbler Kids' Dash! No strollers or animals allowed on the race course.

Non-Profit Partners:

Surfside Rotary Club: Surfside Rotary Facebook page

South Strand Helping Hand: South Strand Helping Hand Facebook page Accepting canned good/food donations for South Strand Helping Hand during packet pickup and race day. A list of needed items will be posted closer to the race date.

Race Info:

No water stop on course

5K race begins at 8:00am

Gobbler Kids' (50 yards) Dash begins at 9:00am

Gun timing for overall awards

Chip timing for age group awards

Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!

Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Service animals as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a service animal must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.

Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Wheelchairs, mobility aids, etc. as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a recognized device must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.

Post race water and snacks available for participants

Race Swag:

5K Participant Shirt (guaranteed shirt size deadline is Nov. 1)

Gobbler Dash-add on shirt option

5K and Gobbler Dash-Participant Medal

5K and Gobbler Dash-Race Bib

Registration:

Registration is only available online

Registration closes Thursday, November 26 at 6:00am

Gobbler Kids' Dash is free but participants must register online

Packet Pickup Information:

*only for Surfside Trot participants: Tuesday, November 24 from 4:00-6:00pm at Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel (15 South Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach)

Wednesday, November 25 from 4:00-7:00pm at Dave and Busters Myrtle Beach (1322 Celebrity Circle, MB)

Thursday, November 26 from 6:45-7:45am near the start/finish line

**PLEASE NOTE--If you do not attend packet pickup prior to race morning, you will NOT receive your t-shirt until after you complete the 5K race/Gobbler Dash. You will need to come back to the info tent to pick up your shirt. Only race bibs will be distributed prior to the race on race morning.

Parking:

Free parking adjacent to Ocean Blvd./Surfside Pier

Do not park in driveways

Restrooms:

Portos near the start/finish line

Awards 5K:

Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place

Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place

Age Groups Male and Female 1,2,3 place 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and up

No awards for Gobbler Kids' Dash

Social Media/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nspromos Surfside Pier https://www.surfsidebeach.org/pier Surfside Area Rotary Club https://fredm777.wixsite.com/surfsiderotary IG: @ns_promos Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/nspromos Website: www.nspromos.com MB Mini Marathon www.runmyrtlebeach.com