Palmetto Bluff Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run
Palmetto Bluff Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Bluffton, SC, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (81 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Bring the whole family and chase the turkey at the annual Thanksgiving Palmetto Bluff Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run!
100% of the proceeds benefit the local chapter of United Way, which supports programs that improve education, help families achieve financial stability, and promote healthy communities in our area.
Race start at Wilson Village Green in Wilson Village front of Buzz Coffee with participants running through the beautiful Palmetto Bluff. Strollers and dogs are welcome! All registrants receive a t-shirt.
Race starts at 9:00AM.
Early Packet Pick Up is on Tuesday November 24th, 2026, 3-6 PM at the New Palmetto Running Company, 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton.
Palmetto Bluff residents only may pick up their packets on November 25th, 2026, at the Chapel next to the Wilson Village Green from 1pm to 5pm.
Online registration with guaranteed t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed) closes at 11:59AM on Wednesday, November 12th. Adult registration fee is $35, and kids fun run is $25.
Online registration without guaranteed t-shirt closes at 11:59AM on Monday, November 24th. Adult registration fee drops to $25. If additional t-shirts are available, they can be purchased at packet pick-up for $10.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE.
Strollers and Dogs Welcome.
Overall turkey trophies to top overall finishers male and female
Medals to top 3 in each age division. 12U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Plus, Top 3 dog finishers!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
48°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaufort Wwtp, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bluffton, SC
Population
31,323
as of 2023
City Elevation
25 ft
Nearest Airport
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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81
Days to train
- Race
- Palmetto Bluff Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Palmetto Bluff Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run
Nov 26, 2026