33rd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk presented by Pawleys Island Realty

33rd ANNUAL PAWLEYS ISLAND TURTLE STRUT 5K/8K RUN/WALKin memory of Chief Guy OsbornePresented by Pawleys Island Realty Pawleys Island, SCSaturday, November 14, 20268:00am Join us on Saturday, November 14th for the 33rd 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 dawn@nextstepperformance.org 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 13 from 3:00-4:30pm at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave., Pawleys Island, SC 29585)Saturday, November 14 from 6:30-7:45am at Old Town Hall building (321 Myrtle Ave, Pawleys Island, SC 29585) Race Swag: Race Participant Shirt (while supplies last)Race bib Participant 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 14 at 6:00amVirtual 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.comPawleys Island Realty Company https://www.facebook.com/PawleysIslandRealtyCompany