18th Annual Tybee Turtle Trot 5k Beach Run
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Tybee Island, Georgia
- Price $50.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 18th Annual Tybee Turtle Trot 5K Beach Run on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the picturesque North Beach on Tybee Island, Chatham. This exciting race kicks off at 9:00 AM, providing a unique opportunity to run along the beautiful sandy shores while supporting a noble cause. Participants can register early from January 20 to February 28 for just $35 or opt for regular registration until April 24 for $45. Your entry fee not only includes a fabulous runner shirt, a medal, and free admission to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center on race day, but also contributes to the Tybee Sea Turtle Project, dedicated to the conservation of our beloved sea turtles.
The Tybee Turtle Trot is more than just a race; it's a chance to engage with the community and promote awareness for sea turtle conservation. After crossing the finish line, enjoy refreshments, check your run times, and celebrate your achievement with fellow participants at the science center. Don’t miss the deadline for a guaranteed runner shirt on April 6th! Gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and become a sea turtle supporter at this fun-filled event!
The Tybee Turtle Trot is more than just a race; it's a chance to engage with the community and promote awareness for sea turtle conservation. After crossing the finish line, enjoy refreshments, check your run times, and celebrate your achievement with fellow participants at the science center. Don’t miss the deadline for a guaranteed runner shirt on April 6th! Gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and become a sea turtle supporter at this fun-filled event!
Organiser's Description
18TH ANNUAL TYBEE TURTLE TROT 5K BEACH RUN
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 28): $35/person
REGULAR REGISTRATION (MARCH 1 - APRIL 24): $45/person
LOCATION: 37 Meddin Dr. Tybee Island, GA 31328 - North Beach at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center - on the beach by the boardwalk next to the science center
WHEN: April 26th 9:00 AM
DETAILS: Your registration supports our resident sea turtles and our Tybee Sea Turtle Project. This year we are raising money for a beach utility vehicle to advance our response for nesting and injured sea turtles!
The Tybee Sea Turtle Project is a conservation project permitted through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to monitor and protect sea turtles on Tybee Island. The project team locates and protects sea turtle nests on the island. The science center's resident sea turtles serve as Marine Debris Ambassadors during their three year stay. While growing strong and healthy, our current resident sea turtles, Westie and Ossie, educate visitors on the impacts affecting sea turtle populations and our conservation efforts to protect them.
Deadline for a guaranteed runner shirt is APRIL 6TH. Become a sea turtle supporter and register for the Turtle Trot today!
Registration includes runner SHIRT, a MEDAL, and FREE ADMISSION ON RACE DAY.
PACKET PICK UP: 37 Meddin Dr. Tybee Island, GA 31328 - In the Undercroft by the black gate on the left side of the building
Friday, April 25th 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 26th 8:00 AM
TROT DAY: 9:00 AM beach run
- The start and finish line is on the beach by the boardwalk next to the science center
- After the race, head to the science center for water/snacks, medals, run times, and free admission to the science center
Learn more at www.tybeemarinescience.org and support our mission in cultivating a responsible stewardship of coastal Georgia's natural resources through education, conservation, and research.
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* ERS Chip Timing
* ERS Course Set up
* ERS Registration
* ERS Event Day management
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 28): $35/person
REGULAR REGISTRATION (MARCH 1 - APRIL 24): $45/person
LOCATION: 37 Meddin Dr. Tybee Island, GA 31328 - North Beach at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center - on the beach by the boardwalk next to the science center
WHEN: April 26th 9:00 AM
DETAILS: Your registration supports our resident sea turtles and our Tybee Sea Turtle Project. This year we are raising money for a beach utility vehicle to advance our response for nesting and injured sea turtles!
The Tybee Sea Turtle Project is a conservation project permitted through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to monitor and protect sea turtles on Tybee Island. The project team locates and protects sea turtle nests on the island. The science center's resident sea turtles serve as Marine Debris Ambassadors during their three year stay. While growing strong and healthy, our current resident sea turtles, Westie and Ossie, educate visitors on the impacts affecting sea turtle populations and our conservation efforts to protect them.
Deadline for a guaranteed runner shirt is APRIL 6TH. Become a sea turtle supporter and register for the Turtle Trot today!
Registration includes runner SHIRT, a MEDAL, and FREE ADMISSION ON RACE DAY.
PACKET PICK UP: 37 Meddin Dr. Tybee Island, GA 31328 - In the Undercroft by the black gate on the left side of the building
Friday, April 25th 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 26th 8:00 AM
TROT DAY: 9:00 AM beach run
- The start and finish line is on the beach by the boardwalk next to the science center
- After the race, head to the science center for water/snacks, medals, run times, and free admission to the science center
Learn more at www.tybeemarinescience.org and support our mission in cultivating a responsible stewardship of coastal Georgia's natural resources through education, conservation, and research.
WHAT IS ERS DOING?
* ERS Chip Timing
* ERS Course Set up
* ERS Registration
* ERS Event Day management
Races
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5k
Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt, Medal, Free Admission on Race Day
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$50.00
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