2026 Surfside Beach Turkey Trot

Join Surfside Beach for a different kind of Thanksgiving celebration – the 17th annual Turkey Trot. Earn your turkey day feast by participating in the 5k. The race begins at 8:00 a.m., and participants will get a great view of the Atlantic Ocean and Surfside Beach along the route. The start and finish lines are located at the Surfside Beach pier on the beach. Participants will also receive a race shirt and post-race goodies. Walkers and runners are encouraged to participate, and strollers are welcome. The cost is $45 for the 5k. There will also 50-yard Gobbler Kids’ Dash at 9:00 a.m. The kids’ dash is free, but online registration beforehand is required.