Turtle Trot and Turtle Talks are back!

The Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5k is back for 2026! Have fun while supporting a good cause. This is a family-friendly fun run series held on the beach in Palmetto Dunes in June, July, August on Wednesday mornings and on Thanksgiving morning. Walk or run the 3.1-mile beach route while you enjoy the beautiful views of Hilton Head Island!

Registration is online only and is $30 prior to race day and $35 day of the race. Registration includes a t-shirt. Kids under 12 run for free and can purchase a t-shirt for $15. All races begin at 8am, Wednesdays, April 15-August 12, and November 26 as well.

*Cut off for registration is race day at 7:30 a.m. Once you are registered, you can review the event info., pre-race packet pick, parking, the race day schedule, and more on the runsignup.com website.

Race proceeds benefit the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island, 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.

Turtle Talks at The Dunes House

Interested in learning more about sea turtles and how you can help? Starting Wednesday, May 27 through August 12th, Palmetto Dunes POA will host a weekly Turtle Talk, led by a member of the Sea Turtle Patrol of Hilton Head. The talk will educate participants on what they can do to help preserve Hilton Head Island’s hatching sea turtles and learn what is happening on our nesting beach. 

The program, designed for both visitors and residents, is fun, educational, and appropriate for all ages. The cost to attend is $15 per person (adults and children) and all children under the age of 12 require adult supervision. The Turtle Talks will be held at the Hilton Beachfront Resort-Pool Deck from 7-8 PM. Online registration is required and this event sells out every week!