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

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Town Hall of Pawleys Island, Pawleys Island SC

Saturday, November 15th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 32nd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk

📅 Date and Time

Location: Pawleys Island, SC
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 8:00am

💖 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

Address: 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

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

🏅 Race Swag

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

ℹ️ Race Info

Facilities: Portos located near the start line
Water: No water stop on the 5K course
Water Stop: Water stop at turnaround of 8K course
Registration: Online registration closes Saturday, November 15 at 6:15am
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
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)