North Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

North Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk takes place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) starts at 8:00 a.m. and is a family-friendly event open to runners and walkers, with accommodations for mobility aids in line with ADA guidelines. Chip timing is used for age-group awards and gun time for the overall awards, refreshments are available after the finish, and participants receive a t-shirt, a medal, and a bib to keep.

The mix of chip timing and age-group awards makes this a good target if you want an official time or a shot at a category podium, while the walk option keeps it open to anyone. Prepare for a fast 5K with six to eight weeks of consistent running and one weekly session of short intervals, then run the first mile under control so you can push the last one. Coastal South Carolina in late November is usually mild, so a light layer is often enough for the 8:00 a.m. start.