33rd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk presented by Pawleys Island Realty
About the race
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.
This early morning race will take place on an extremely flat course, with amazing natural beauty.
Age Groups
Post-race
- Participant Medal
- Water and snacks
- Overall Awards
About Pawleys Island
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.
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 information
- 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
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)
What your entry includes
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
3.1 Miles
4.97 Miles
Participants start at the Pawleys Island Nature Park and head south on Myrtle Avenue along the Pawleys Island Creek. 5K participants turn around in the Bird’s Nest area of the island while 8K runners continue down Springs Avenue and enjoy a stunning ocean view. The 8K turns around at the far south end beach access and heads back to the Nature Park toward the finish line.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Pawleys Island
On an Atlantic barrier island connected to the mainland by two causeways, Pawleys Island is a town in Georgetown County on the South Carolina coast, United States. It had 130 residents at the 2020 census and is one of the oldest resort areas on the US East Coast. The humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and mild winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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