Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot 5K
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About the race
The 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm is scheduled for November 26, 2026 in Surfside Beach, SC. The course begins with an ocean view and runs along Ocean Boulevard through neighborhood streets. The event includes a short children's race.
Distances:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Gobbler Kids' Dash (50 yards)
Registration is available only online. Packet pickup is offered at designated locations in Surfside Beach and Myrtle Beach, and a pickup option is available near the start/finish on race day. If a participant does not attend packet pickup before race morning, only the race bib will be distributed prior to the event and shirts will be available after finishing.
There are no water stops on the course. Post-race water and snacks will be provided for participants. Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification; service animals recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act are permitted but must be reported at bib pickup and are asked to start at the back of the field. Baby joggers, strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles and other wheeled devices are not permitted and will result in disqualification. Wheelchairs and other mobility aids recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act are permitted with notification at bib pickup and are asked to start at the back of the field.
The 5K offers overall, masters, and age-group awards. The Gobbler Kids Dash is untimed and receives no awards. The event accepts canned food donations for South Strand Helping Hand during packet pickup and on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
