31st 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 9, 2024
8:00am

Join us on Saturday, November 9th for the 31st 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 [email protected] for more information.

Race Location and Parking:

Pawleys Island Town Hall-323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SCPlease park in designated areas onlyMake sure your car is off the road completely

Packet Pickup:

Friday, November 8 from 4:30-6:00pm at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave., Pawleys Island, SC 29585)Saturday, November 9 from 6:45-7:45am at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave, Pawleys Island, SC 29585)

Race Swag:

Race Participant ShirtCustom designed race bib Made in the USA Custom Designed Finisher Medal

Race Info:

Portos located near the start lineNo water stop on the 5K courseWater stop at turnaround of 8K courseOnline registration closes Saturday, November 9 at 6:45amVirtual participants will receive race swag within 2 weeks post race. Registration cost includes shipping

5K/8K Awards:

Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 placeOverall Masters Male and Female-1 placeAge 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)

Post Race:

Participant MedalWater and snacks Overall Awards 5K Overall/Age Group Awards will begin approximately 9:00am8K Overall/Age Group Awards will begin approximately 9:20am

Social Media:

Town of Pawleys Island: https://www.townofpawleysisland.com