Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk

Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk is held in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, on November 14, 2026, with an 8K (4.97 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles) both starting at 8:00 a.m. The annual run/walk is organized in memory of Chef Guy Osborne and starts at the Pawleys Island Nature Park, sending you along scenic, flat routes with ocean views in this historic beach community.

Flat terrain and a choice of two distances make this a good race for a wide range of runners. The 5K works as a first event or a walk with friends; the 8K is a slightly less common distance, which makes it a fun target if you want a new personal record rather than chasing an old one. Pace the 8K like a long 5K: even effort for the first three miles, then push. Every participant receives a race shirt, bib and finisher medal, and awards go to overall and age-group winners. Six to eight weeks of three runs per week, with one longer run of 5 to 6 miles, prepares you comfortably for either distance.