Habitat Hustle: Saving Alabama's Gopher Tortoise
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Orange Beach, Alabama
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join fellow nature enthusiasts and families for a day filled with educational booths and activities that celebrate the unique habitat of gopher tortoises. The 5K kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by the Fun Run at 9:30 AM, with awards for the top finishers announced at 10:15 AM. Don’t forget to register by February 11, 2026, to guarantee your free T-shirt! Mark your calendar for this rain-or-shine event and make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
Fun educational booths will be set up, so bring your friends and family to cheer you on and discover more about gopher tortoises and their unique habitat!
**5K and Fun Run participants must register by 2/11/2026 to receive a free T-shirt**
**Limited number of shirts will be available for purchase day of race**
5K DIVISIONS
10 & under; 11-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 am: Race Day Registration Opens/ Packet Pickup
8:45 am: Registration Ends
9:00 am: 5K
9:00 am: Educational Activities Begin
9:30 am: Fun Run
10:15 am: 5K Awards
11:30 am: Event Ends
5k Route: Orange Beach Sportsplex, Twin Bridges Trail, Catman Trail, Cross Park Trail, and Gulf Oak Ridge Trail.
Rain or shine event!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.10
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5K Students
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
Students 18 years and younger. -
Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$22.20
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Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$16.90
Kids 10 years and younger. -
Virtual
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
$16.90
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Location
4385 William Silvers Pkwy, Orange Beach, 36561, AL, United States
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