Thanksgiving Events

16th Annual Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot
Surfside Pier, Surfside Drive and Ocean Boulevard
November 27, 2025
The 16th Annual Surfside Rotary Turkey Trot is one of the area’s largest annual races. The race benefits the Surfside Beach Rotary Club, and participants can opt to run a 10K, 5K or 1-mile race. Also, kids run for free in the one-mile fun run!

19th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot
Valor Park at The Market Common
November 27, 2024 | 8 to 10:00 am
Starting and finishing at the beautiful Valor Park in Market Common, the money raised from this race will be donated to a local non-profit, Help 4 Kids. Participants can register to run an 8K, 5K or 1-mile race, and again, there is a free trot for the kids. 

7th Annual North Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot
Barefoot Landing at Crooked Hammock Brewery
November 27, 2024
Enjoy another Turkey Day Trot at Barefoot Landing where runners, walkers, and strollers are all welcome! Come participate in this 5K race to receive a high-quality t-shirt, race medal, and post-race goodies.  

39th Annual Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Intracoastal Waterway from Little River to Dock Holidays Marina
November 29, 2025 | 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the curtain rises on this spectacular maritime Christmas boat parade. Gather your family and watch the parade as it passes various viewing areas along the waterway from Little River to Dock Holidays Marina.