Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Carolina Beach, North Carolina
- Price $11.95 - $38.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 11th Annual Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot on Sunday, April 26th, 2026, held at the picturesque Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach, New Hanover. This vibrant event features a 5K race, a 1-Mile Run, and a fun-filled Kids Dash, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Sign up early to secure your race shirt by April 5th, or opt for a $5 discount with the no-shirt option during registration.
Experience the thrill of competition and community spirit as runners vie for awards in various categories, including overall and age group placements. After the race, celebrate your achievements at the After Race Party at Good Hops Brewing, where delicious food will be available for purchase and awards will be handed out. Proceeds from this energetic event support Island Montessori School, the only free and public Montessori education offered in New Hanover County. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause while enjoying a day of fun, fitness, and community!
Experience the thrill of competition and community spirit as runners vie for awards in various categories, including overall and age group placements. After the race, celebrate your achievements at the After Race Party at Good Hops Brewing, where delicious food will be available for purchase and awards will be handed out. Proceeds from this energetic event support Island Montessori School, the only free and public Montessori education offered in New Hanover County. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause while enjoying a day of fun, fitness, and community!
Organiser's Description
Island Montessori School will hold the 11th Annual Tinted Turtle Trot 5k, 1 Mile Run and Kids Dash on Sunday, April 26th at Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach
Participants can register before April 5th to be guaranteed a shirt. This year registration will offer a no-shirt option for a $5 discount. Please select "No Shirt" on the giveaway page during registration to receive that discount at checkout. Registration is currently open, with discounts provided for school, athletic, corporate, and community teams.
An awards ceremony will be held at our After Race Party at Good Hops Brewing in Carolina Beach after the 5K. Awards ceremonies will begin no later than 11:30am for all races. Food will be available for purchase at the After Race Party (details coming).
Proceeds of the race will benefit Island Montessori School the only free and public Montessori education offered in New Hanover County.
COST OF REGISTRATION:
5k
. $30 until April 5th
. $35 April 6th- April 25th
. $40 on Race Day
1-Mile
. $20 until April 5th
. $25 April 6th-Race Day
KIDS' DASH
. $10 - with shirt
. $5 - No shirt
*Shirt availability guaranteed if registered by April 5th!
AWARDS:
5K Awards:
. Overall M/F 1st-3rd place
. Age groups M/F 1st-3rd place 9&U, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&Over
1-Mile Awards:
. Overall M/F 1st-3rd place
. Age groups M/F 1st-3rd place 5&U, 6-9, 10-13
KIDS' DASH:
. Finisher's ribbon
TEAM AWARDS!
. Category #1 - Largest team - get as many people as you can to sign up on your team to earn the team award
. Category #2 - Most fundraising - Under the Donate tab, click Become a Fundraiser and have your team raise the most money for IMS to earn the team award
Participants can register before April 5th to be guaranteed a shirt. This year registration will offer a no-shirt option for a $5 discount. Please select "No Shirt" on the giveaway page during registration to receive that discount at checkout. Registration is currently open, with discounts provided for school, athletic, corporate, and community teams.
An awards ceremony will be held at our After Race Party at Good Hops Brewing in Carolina Beach after the 5K. Awards ceremonies will begin no later than 11:30am for all races. Food will be available for purchase at the After Race Party (details coming).
Proceeds of the race will benefit Island Montessori School the only free and public Montessori education offered in New Hanover County.
COST OF REGISTRATION:
5k
. $30 until April 5th
. $35 April 6th- April 25th
. $40 on Race Day
1-Mile
. $20 until April 5th
. $25 April 6th-Race Day
KIDS' DASH
. $10 - with shirt
. $5 - No shirt
*Shirt availability guaranteed if registered by April 5th!
AWARDS:
5K Awards:
. Overall M/F 1st-3rd place
. Age groups M/F 1st-3rd place 9&U, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&Over
1-Mile Awards:
. Overall M/F 1st-3rd place
. Age groups M/F 1st-3rd place 5&U, 6-9, 10-13
KIDS' DASH:
. Finisher's ribbon
TEAM AWARDS!
. Category #1 - Largest team - get as many people as you can to sign up on your team to earn the team award
. Category #2 - Most fundraising - Under the Donate tab, click Become a Fundraiser and have your team raise the most money for IMS to earn the team award
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Mike Chappell Park, 501 Dow Rd S, Carolina Beach, 28428, NC, United States
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