39th Annual Run for the Turtles

  • Date Sat 5th April 2025 - Sun 6th April 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EST
  • Location Siesta Key, Florida
  • Price $38.60
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 39th Annual Run for the Turtles on April 5th and 6th, 2025, at the beautiful Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida! This exciting event, dedicated to supporting sea turtle conservation, features a 1 Mile Fun Run and a 5K race sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club. Kick off your day with packet pick-up and registration starting at 6:30 AM, followed by a warm-up session at 7:00 AM. The fun begins at 7:30 AM with the 1 Mile Fun Run, followed by the chip-timed 5K at 8:00 AM, where prizes will be awarded for the top finishers in multiple age categories and overall.

This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages, and spectators are encouraged to join the festivities! Race registration includes a complimentary t-shirt and access to various activities, including a kids' area and a food station. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option is available, allowing everyone to contribute to the vital Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have fun while making a difference for our marine friends!

Organiser's Description

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SEA TURTLES!

Mote Marine Laboratory's 39th Annual Run for the Turtles will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, and we can't wait to see you on Siesta Key Beach!

Location: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/941+Beach+Rd,+Siesta+Key,+FL+34242/@27.267243,-82.5527656,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88c341f07667ad05:0x1727ac391b56303!8m2!3d27.267243!4d-82.5505769]

The schedule of events is as follows:

* 6:30AM - PACKET PICK UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS
* 7:00AM - WARM UP!
* 7:30AM - 1 MILE FUN RUN
* 8:00AM - 5K RUN SANCTIONED BY MANASOTA TRACK CLUB
* Award ceremony to follow 5K

If you can't be here....don't fret. You can support our program by registering for and participating in our VIRTUAL RACE again this year.

This Run is the major fundraiser for the Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program [https://mote.org/research/program/sea-turtle-conservation-research] at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

RACE PRICING (PRICES ARE THE SAME FOR THE 1 MILE & 5K):

Adults (14 & Up):

* $35 Early Bird Pricing through January 1, 2025
* $40 Regular Pricing January 1 - April 5, 2025

Kids (13 & Under):

* $25 Early Bird Pricing through January 1, 2025
* $30 Regular Pricing January 1 - April 5, 2025

Race registration (for both the 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K) includes a complimentary race t-shirt, access to the food station, kids activities area & more! This event is family friendly and spectators are welcome. All participants in the 1 Mile Fun Run will receive a finisher ribbon and prizes will be awarded for the overall male and female top finishers. The 5K race will be chip timed and sanctioned by Manasota Track Club. Awards will be given to the top 6 finishers by age group in addition to Overall Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Master etc. This run takes place on the beach so please plan accordingly! To help support our Eco-friendly mission at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, please bring your own reusable water bottle to the race! We will have multiple water stations for you to fill up at.



EARLY PACKET PICK UP:

* Details to be announced, packets will also be available to be picked up on race morning *



RACE T-SHIRTS: We suggest completing your online registration as early as possible for the best chance of securing the t-shirt size you prefer. There will be a set inventory of each size. If your size is no longer available, please select the next best size. The T-Shirts for virtual participants can be expected to be delivered to the address you registered with around after the in-person event. Thank you for understanding!

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 39th Annual Run for the Turtles? Contact Danielle Dwyer, at [email protected] .

Races

  • 1-Mile Fun Run or Walk

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & 1 - Mile Fun Run T-Shirt

    Sat 5th April 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $38.60

  • Virtual Fun Run or Walk

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & Virtual Fun Run T-Shirt

    $38.60

    Mote Marine Laboratory's 39th Annual Run for the Turtles Virtual Fun Run or Walk may be completed now through April 6, 2025 at your leisure. Virtual participants will receive a race t-shirt in the mail at the physical address submitted during the event registration process. Your t-shirt may be shipped up to 60 days after April 6, 2025. Please bear with us, as we work as quickly as possible to fulfill all orders.
  • 5K Manasota Track Club - Sanctioned Run

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & 5k Race T-Shirt

    Sat 5th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.60

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Location

Siesta Key Public Beach (948 Beach Road), Siesta Key Gazebo (South of the Pavilion), Siesta Key, 34242, FL, United States

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