20th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by United Bank

About this event

NS PROMOS 20th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by United Bank Gobbler Kids' Dash Thursday, November 26, 2026 8:00am Grand Park Lake in Market Common Farrow Pkwy side between Nevers/Hackler St.

Come and work up your Thanksgiving appetite with a family friendly 5K and Kids' Dash! This is one of the largest races in the Myrtle Beach area! The race course is through the scenic Market Common region of Myrtle Beach, which was home to the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Runners and Walkers are all welcome!

Race Info:

• Animals are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Service animals as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a service animal must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.

• Baby joggers, baby strollers, skate boards, roller blades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device are not permitted on the race course and will result in disqualification. Wheelchairs, mobility aids, etc. as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted on course. Those participating with a recognized device must inform staff at bib pickup and are asked to begin at the back of the race for safety purposes.

• No water stop on course

• 5K race begins at 8:00am

• Gobbler Kids' (50 yards) Dash begins at 9:00am

• Gun timing for overall awards

• Chip timing for age group awards

• USATF Certified Course

• Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!

• Post race water and snacks available for participants

Race Swag:

• 5K-Participant Shirt (while supplies last)

• Gobbler Dash-Participant shirt add on option

• 5K/Gobbler Dash Participant Medal

• 5K/Gobbler Dash-Race Bib

Registration:

• Registration is only available online

• Registration closes Thursday, November 26 at 6:00am

• Gobbler Kids' Dash is free but participants must register online

Packet Pickup Information:

• Wednesday, November 25 from 4:00-7:00pm at TBA

• Thursday, November 26 from 6:45-7:45am at Grand Park Lake courtyard on Farrow Parkway

• **PLEASE NOTE--If you do not attend packet pickup prior to race morning, you will NOT receive your t-shirt until after you complete the 5K race/Gobbler Dash. You will need to come back to the info tent to pick up your shirt. Only race bibs will be distributed prior to the race on race morning.

Parking:

• Free parking in Farrow Parking Garage next to Nacho Hippo

• Free parking along side streets in Market Common

Restrooms:

• Portos in the courtyard at Grand Park Lake

Awards:

• Overall Male and Female 1,2,3 place

• Overall Masters Male and Female 1 place

• Age Groups Male and Female 1,2,3 place 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 up

• No awards for Gobbler Kids' Dash

Non-Profit Partners:

• Myrtle Beach Shrine Club

• MB Fire Cares: The MB Honor Guard is made from uniform personnel who chose to serve their fellow brothers and sisters by representing the Department and the City as Ambassadors of Goodwill.

Social Media/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nspromos The Market Common: https://www.marketcommonmb.com/ Myrtle Beach Shrine Club: https://www.facebook.com/myrtlebeachshrineclub/ MB Fire Cares: https://www.facebook.com/MYRTLEBEACHFIRE IG: @ns_promos Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/nspromos Website: www.nspromos.com MB Mini Marathon www.runmyrtlebeach.com

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