Thanksgiving 2026

Turkey Trots in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

3 turkey trots and Thanksgiving races in Myrtle Beach, SC this season, 2 of them on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. A typical entry fee is around $23. Dates and fees come straight from race registration and refresh every night.

3
turkey trots
2
on Thanksgiving Day
$23
typical entry fee
1
with a kids race

Saturday, November 21

Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

Quick answers

When are turkey trots in Myrtle Beach, SC in 2026?
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26. 2 of the 3 turkey trots listed here are on the holiday itself. 1 runs in the weeks before.
What distances do turkey trots offer?
Of the 3 races, 3 include a 5K, 1 a one-mile run, and 1 a kids race. Walkers are welcome at most of them.
What is the biggest turkey trot in Myrtle Beach, SC?
20th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by United Bank, with 1,497 finishers across its events in 2025.
What is the weather like for turkey trots in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Based on five years of weather at these races, Thanksgiving week typically runs from about 45°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with rain on about 13 percent of days. Morning starts are usually close to the low.
Do turkey trots sell out?
Most do not, but the largest cap their fields, so check each race's registration page before Thanksgiving week.