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 dawn@nextstepperformance.org 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, Nov