Palmetto Dunes Thanksgiving Turtle Trot 5K

Celebrate Thanksgiving in true Hilton Head Island fashion by joining family, friends, neighbors, and visitors for the Palmetto Dunes Thanksgiving Turtle Trot 5K!

This festive 5K run/walk takes place in the breathtaking setting of Palmetto Dunes Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, offering the perfect way to start your Thanksgiving Day. This event is perfect for runners, walkers, and anyone simply looking for a fun holiday tradition with the family, the Turtle Trot welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.

Experience one of Hilton Head Island's most unique race courses as you make your way along our beautiful, hard-packed, flat beach. With stunning ocean views, refreshing sea breezes, and plenty of holiday spirit, it's the ideal setting for a memorable Thanksgiving morning.

Come trot before you feast and create lasting memories with a family-friendly event that combines fitness, fun, and the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island. Start your Thanksgiving celebration with a little sunshine and a whole lot of gratitude at the Palmetto Dunes Thanksgiving Turtle Trot 5K! 🦃🐢🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌊

Event Schedule - THANKSGIVING 5K

Pre-Race (Monday & Tuesday)

Location - Palmetto Dunes POA Office - 16 Queens Folly Rd. (MAP)
8a - 4p  |  Packet Pickup

Pre-Race (Wednesday)

Location - Palmetto Dunes POA Office - 16 Queens Folly Rd. (MAP)
8a - 12p  |  Packet Pickup

Arriving late Wednesday?
All Packets not picked up during the above times will be left at Palmetto Dunes Pass Office (16 Queens Folly Rd., Hilton Head, SC 29928) for Pick-Up on Wednesday from 12p - 10p.

Race Day (Thursday)

Location - Dunes House - 14 Dunes House Ln. (Palmetto Dunes) (MAP)
7a - 7:45a  |  Participants arrive
7:45a  |  Race Announcements
8a  |  Race Starts
9:30a  |  Race Ends

Know Before You Go

Reminders

1. No Race Day Packet Pickup
2. Yes, you may pick up for more than one person - actually, this is encouraged and appreciated. 
3. Please bring your confirmation email to Pick Up

Registration

Registration is online only - cut-off for registration is Wednesday 12pm (or, when the event sells out).

• Kids 12 - under run for $20 and includes t-shirt !

FAST Registration on your Phone!
We have streamlined registration via your mobile phone - click Sign Up (above) or visit PDPOA.RUN - register, and your bib will be waiting for you at packet pickup. Its simple and fast!

Parking

Bike parking, handicap parking, and runner drop-off only at the Dunes House lot.

Vehicle parking will be available at the Centre Court lots - these are adjacent properties to the Dunes House. 

Ride Your Bike

We encourage everyone to ride your bike or walk to the race site - due to the limited vehicle parking at the Dunes House. There are lots of bike racks available - and, its a great warm up for the run.

Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island is Hilton Head Island’s official organization permitted by the State of South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to monitor sea turtle nesting and hatching activity.

The Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island provides monitoring and support on Hilton Head Island beaches for sea turtle nesting and hatching activity annually, May – October.  Stranding Response provides documentation of stranded sea turtles and transport for injured sea turtles to the SC Aquarium's Sea Turtle Care Center in Charleston for treatment.  These programs, along with spreading awareness through public education and outreach, are essential to promote the continued existence of these endangered species.