BTB's Herd of Turtles 5k

Saturday, September 30, 2023 Past event

11:30 AM PDT

Clovis, California

$17.40–$33.30 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the Herd of Turtles 5K on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in the beautiful city of Clovis, Fresno! This uplifting event celebrates individuals with various neurological injuries, showcasing their incredible resilience and determination. Although the 2023 event has been canceled, it's a fantastic opportunity to look forward to the 2024 edition. Participants can engage in a unique experience by cheering on our inspiring HOPE clients as they take to the racecourse, and you can even walk alongside them to better understand their journey.

September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, making this event even more special. While you’re there, don’t miss the chance to grab an event t-shirt and consider making a donation to support our amazing participants who are working hard towards recovery. This heartfelt gathering not only raises awareness but also fosters a spirit of community and hope. Mark your calendar and prepare to be inspired as we celebrate the strength and courage of those on the road to recovery!

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Races

Herd of Turtles 5k

Incl. $3.30 Fee &

You have chosen the standard 5k option. Thank you for supporting our HOPE clients in their quest to improve their mobility! All profits benefit those who are working to increase their mobility. See you on the course!

11:30 AM PDT

$33.30

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Virtual Challenge
Virtual

Incl. $3.00 Fee &

2023 Herd of Turtles 5k - Become a Turtle in Training! Choose a wheelchair or mild walking impediment to simulate life as our HOPE clients live it daily. OR run a standard 5k. Thank you for joining us! Profits benefit those who are working to increase their mobility. With the impediment you choose, how many laps can you finish? What can you learn? How much ability does it take to continue when you want to stop? We hope this experience challenges how you perceive the people you meet in your life. Enjoy!

11:30 AM PDT

$28.00

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Kids 12 and Under

Incl. $2.40 Fee &

You have chosen to register a minor and will make sure they are suitably accompanied! Thank you for supporting our HOPE clients in their quest to improve their mobility! All profits benefit those who are working to increase their mobility. See you on the course!

11:30 AM PDT

$17.40

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Herd of Turtles Challenge

Incl. $3.00 Fee &

You have chosen to walk a mile in someone else's shoes! Your increased understanding of how HOPE clients live will allow you to relate with them in a deeper way. As a Turtle in Training, you will be given a mild walking impediment to simulate life as our HOPE clients live it daily. You will join our HOPE clients on the course as you walk with them in their shoes! How many laps can you finish? What can you learn? Who can you relate with?

11:30 AM PDT

$28.00

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Organiser's description

HERD OF TURTLES 5K HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR 2023. CHECK BACK FOR OUR 2024 EVENT.

SEPTEMBER IS SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS MONTH!

Join us as we celebrate people with a variety of neurological injuries, who continue to push past their personal limits.

The HERD OF TURTLES 5K allows you to participate ALONGSIDE our amazing HOPE clients**. You will cheer for them as they start the race and then you will JOIN them on the course.

Want the _discount_? Let us set you up with your own impediment and you can have the experience of walking a mile or two in their shoes.

EVENT T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT EVENT!

WANT TO BE A PARTNER? DONATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED! (CLICK HERE) https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CA/Clovis/HerdofTurtlesChallengeRun

Profits benefit the HOPE clients who trained for and participated in this event.

**HOPE race participants are people recovering from neurological conditions like Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Spina Bifida, etc. Clients currently range in age from 3 years old up to 95 years old. Most are working their way to walking again - thanks for being part of their recovery!