When
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Where
Town Hall of Pawleys Island, Pawleys Island SC
Distances
5K
About this race
🏃♂️ 32nd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk
📅 Date and Time
Join us on Saturday, November 15th for the 32nd 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.
- Location: Pawleys Island Nature Park
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- 5K Route: Participants will turn around in the Bird’s Nest area of the island.
- 8K Route: Runners will continue down Springs Avenue and enjoy a stunning ocean view.
🌊 Race Details
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 coachdawnwhite@gmail.com for more information.
📍 Race Location and Parking
- Address: Pawleys Island Town Hall-323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC
- Parking: Please park in designated areas only.
- Road Safety: Make sure your car is off the road completely.
🏅 Packet Pickup
- Friday, November 14: 3:00-4:30 PM at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave., Pawleys Island, SC 29585)
- Saturday, November 15: 6:30-7:45 AM at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave, Pawleys Island, SC 29585)
🎽 Race Swag
- Participant Shirt: Available while supplies last.
- Race Bib: Every participant will receive a bib.
- Finisher Medal: Made in the USA custom designed medal.
📋 Race Info
- Portos: Located near the start line.
- Water Stops: No water stop on the 5K course: water stop at turnaround of 8K course.
- Registration: Online registration closes Saturday, November 15 at 6:00 AM.
- Virtual Participants: Will receive race swag within 2 weeks post race. Registration cost includes shipping.
🏆 5K/8K Awards
- Overall Awards: Male and Female 1, 2, 3 place.
- Masters Awards: Overall 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: All finishers receive a medal.
- Refreshments: Water and snacks provided.
- Awards Ceremony: 5K Overall/Age Group Awards will begin approximately 9:00 AM: 8K Overall/Age Group Awards will begin approximately 9:20 AM.
📱 Social Media
Follow the Town of Pawleys Island: https://www.townofpawleysisland.com
🔗 Race Registration
For more information and registration, please visit here.
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