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17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $55 on Nov 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $50$55 after Nov 3, 2026 | – |
| Gobbler Kids' Dash (50 yards) | Kids | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $55 on Nov 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk: $50 until Nov 2, then $55 until Nov 21, then $60 until Nov 26.
- Gobbler Kids' Dash (50 yards): Free until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in South Carolina runs 35:48, about 11:31 a mile, based on 304 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:01 and men in 31:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Surfside Beach, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)1,065
finishers
34:51
median (11:15 /mi)
16:59
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:43 or better, the top quarter in 27:49, and half the field in 34:51; the last tenth came in after 54:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 19:36 | 17:49 |
| 20-29 | 23:45 | 18:16 |
| 30-39 | 21:25 | 21:58 |
| 40-49 | 22:34 | 20:27 |
| 50-59 | 24:28 | 21:54 |
| 60-69 | 28:17 | 26:56 |
| 70+ | 35:42 | 29:38 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 8 percent since 2021.
988
2021
867
2022
1,030
2023
1,100
2024
1,065
2025
All events combined, from official results.
17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 835 to 1,065 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:47 to 34:51.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,065 (+15%) | 34:51 | under 23:43 | 16:59 |
| 2024 | 927 (+8%) | 37:19 | under 26:29 | 17:38 |
| 2023 | 857 (+20%) | 38:23 | under 26:38 | 18:00 |
| 2022 | 714 (-14%) | 36:59 | under 24:54 | 17:08 |
| 2021 | 835 | 37:47 | under 25:50 | 16:59 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:49, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most South Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2024 10K field finished under 49:04, against 54:45 in a typical South Carolina 10K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Surfside Beach, Surfside Beach, SC 29575Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Sizing Participant Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Nov 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,065 runners finished the 16th Annual Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 34:51 and the winner ran 16:59.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:49, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Surfside Beach, Surfside Beach, SC 29575.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
NS PROMOS
17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K
Gobbler Kids Dash
Thursday, November 26, 2026
8:00am
Join NS Promos for our 17th Annual Turkey Trot! The Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K features a view of the ocean as you begin your race and a run along Ocean Blvd. The race continues through the beautiful neighborhood and streets of Surfside Beach. Get the entire family involved with our free Gobbler Kids' Dash! No strollers or animals allowed on the race course.
Race Info:
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
Runners and walkers are all WELCOME!