Online Registration for the Beaufort Turkey Trot 5K is open!

RACE DETAILS

Join Us for a FUN 5K Race on Thanksgiving Day Morning in Beautiful Downtown Beaufort!

RACE DETAILS:

  • Starts at 8am on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Bay & Newcastle Streets (in front of the Best Western)

  • Run through historic downtown Beaufort and across the famous Woods Bridge following a certified 5K course. 

  • Packet pickup is at Grounded Running , 2139 Boundary Street, Suite 108, Beaufort on Wednesday, November 27th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

  • Please note that T-shirts and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after 11/1/2024.   

  • Race Day registration/packet pick up for runners who have not pre-registered will be available 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. for $50.00. 

  • Pre-registered runners may also pick up their packets at this time if they have not already done so. Registration / Packet Pick Up will close promptly at 7:45am to ensure the race begins on time.    

  • Age categories:  under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

  • Prizes awarded to overall top three male and female, and top three male and female in each age division.   Awards are for in-person participants only.  Awards presentations begin PROMPTLY at 8:45am.  

  • Event is pet and stroller friendly.  Flexi-type leashes will not be allowed at the event.  Please have pets on a standard 4-6ft lead. 

THE COURSE:

The race start/finish line is on Bay Street between the Downtown Marina and the Best Western Sea Island Inn at Freedom Mall.  Runners proceed up Bay Street, across the Woods Memorial Bridge to Lady's Island. They turn right on to Meridian Road and continue to Youmans Drive, then double back the same route to Freedom Mall. 

PARKING:

The closest address reference point for your GPS is the downtown marina parking lot: 1006 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902. You'll want to make sure to plan out parking in advance as heavy traffic is to be expected with the bridge blocked off for the race. Check Park Beaufort to plan your parking. 

Please note that registration for this event is NOT REFUNDABLE.  If we are unable to host an in person/live race, we will transfer to a virtual format.