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 in memory of Chief Guy Osborne Presented by Pawleys Island Realty

Pawleys Island, SC Saturday, November 14, 2026 8:00am

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 [email protected] 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.com Pawleys Island Realty Company https://www.facebook.com/PawleysIslandRealtyCompany