
From the Organizer
Calling all Carolina Forest residents, family & friends — join us for a fun-filled Thanksgiving tradition!
🍁 Before the feast, get your feet moving!
Run, walk, or wobble through the beautiful Plantation Lakes neighborhood and enjoy the crisp autumn air. This is one of the most affordable and family-friendly Turkey Trots in town — let’s make it a true community celebration!
🎽 Train hard, run fast, and earn your shirt & medal! 🏅
Location: Plantation Lakes Community, Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Date: Thanksgiving Day
Start Times:
🕗 8:45 AM – 5K Run/Walk 🏃♀️🏃♂️
🕘 9:00 AM – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Race Day: Register at the Start/Finish area near the Amenity Center.
Packet Pickup:
📦 Wednesday, Nov. 27: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Amenity Center)
📦 Race Day: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (Amenity Center)
Main parking is available at the Amenity Center. Overflow parking should use the left side of Shoreward Dr (just past Juxa Dr).
Important: Do not block resident driveways and avoid parking on the shoulder of Juxa Dr or Wacobee Dr as these are part of the race route.
The race begins and ends inside the Plantation Lakes Community.
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line! 💪🍂
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Events
Weather
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
63°
Typical Low
39°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Myrtle Beach, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
16 ft
Nearest Airport
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Plantation Lakes Turkey Trot | Presented by JTE Real Estate
Nov 26, 2026