Plantation Lakes Turkey Trot | Presented by JTE Real Estate 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:45 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $16 · goes up to $30 on Nov 14, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Trot 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:45 AM | $27.50$30 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Gobble Wobble (12 and Under) | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $16$17 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Gobble Wobble (Adults) | 1 Mile | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $22.50$25 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Nov 14, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Turkey Trot 5K: $27.50 until Nov 13, then $30 until Nov 20, then $33.50 until Nov 24, then $35 until Nov 26.
- 1 Mile Gobble Wobble (12 and Under): $16 until Nov 13, then $17 until Nov 20, then $18 until Nov 24, then $20 until Nov 26.
- 1 Mile Gobble Wobble (Adults): $22.50 until Nov 13, then $25 until Nov 20, then $28.50 until Nov 24, then $29 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $27.50, entry is about 21 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Myrtle Beach runs 35:08, about 11:18 a mile, based on 19 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:18 and men in 31:48.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the Turkey Trot 5K starts at 8:45 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8000 Juxa Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Plantation Lakes Turkey Trot | Presented by JTE Real Estate. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Plantation Lakes Turkey Trot | Presented by JTE Real Estate?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:36 or better, the top quarter in 26:21, and half the field in 33:26; the last tenth came in after 50:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:07 | 20:49 |
| 20-29 | 26:44 | 19:14 |
| 30-39 | 25:28 | 21:50 |
| 40-49 | 25:32 | 22:04 |
| 50-59 | 29:46 | 25:36 |
| 60-69 | 38:39 | 40:15 |
| 70+ | n/a | 42:30 |
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.
How fast is it?
Faster than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:21, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 7 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.
Race details
- Where
- 8000 Juxa Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 70 feet
- Included with entry
- Blanket
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Plantation Lakes Turkey Trot | Presented by JTE Real Estate?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $16 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Nov 14, 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 $27.50, entry is about 21 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 331 runners finished the Turkey Trot 5K; the median finish was 33:26 and the winner ran 17:11.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:21, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 8000 Juxa Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
From the organizers
🎉 You're Invited to the Best Turkey Trot in Town! 🦃👟
Calling all Carolina Forest residents, family & friends — join us for a fun-filled Thanksgiving tradition!
🍁 Before the feast, get your feet moving!
Run, walk, or wobble through the beautiful Plantation Lakes neighborhood and enjoy the crisp autumn air. This is one of the most affordable and family-friendly Turkey Trots in town — let’s make it a true community celebration!
🎽 Train hard, run fast, and earn your blanket & medal! 🏅
📍 Event Details
Location: Plantation Lakes Community, Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Date: Thanksgiving Day
Start Times:
🕗 8:45 AM – 5K Run/Walk 🏃♀️🏃♂️
🕘 9:00 AM – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
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