32nd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk presented by Pawleys Island Realty

32ND ANNUAL PAWLEYS ISLAND TURTLE STRUT 5K/8K RUN/WALK

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
• Time: 8:00am
• Location: Pawleys Island Nature Park
• Presented by: Pawleys Island Realty

Race Overview

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. 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.

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.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If interested, please email coachdawnwhite@gmail.com for more information.

Race Location and Parking

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

Packet Pickup

• Friday: November 14 from 3:00-4:30pm at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave., Pawleys Island, SC 29585)
• Saturday: November 15 from 6:30-7:45am at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave, Pawleys Island, SC 29585)

Race Swag

• Participant Shirt: Race Participant Shirt (while supplies last)
• Race Bib: Race bib
• Finisher Medal: Made in the USA Custom Designed Finisher Medal

Race Info

• Restrooms: 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 6:00am
• Virtual Participants: Virtual participants will receive race swag within 2 weeks post race. Registration cost includes shipping

5K/8K Awards

• Overall Awards: Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place
• Masters Awards: Overall Masters Male and Female - 1 place
• Age Group Awards: 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

• Medals: Participant Medal
• Refreshments: Water and snacks
• Awards Ceremony: Overall Awards begin approximately 9:00am
• Awards Ceremony: 8K Overall/Age Group Awards begin approximately 9:20am

Social Media

Town of Pawleys Island: https://www.townofpawleysisland.com

Race Registration

For more information and to register for the race, visit the official race page.