Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Carolina Beach, North Carolina
- Price $11.95 - $33.35
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 11th Annual Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot on Sunday, April 26th, 2026! Taking place at Mike Chappell Park in beautiful Carolina Beach, New Hanover, this lively event features a 5K run, a 1-Mile run, and a delightful Kids Dash, making it a perfect outing for the whole family.
Participants can register now, with early registration available until April 5th to guarantee a stylish race shirt. This year, there’s even a no-shirt option to enjoy a $5 discount! Team up with friends, family, or colleagues to take advantage of special group rates, and don’t miss out on the chance to compete for awesome awards in various categories, including age groups and team challenges. After the races, join the After Race Party at Good Hops Brewing, where food will be available for purchase and awards will be presented starting no later than 11:30 AM. Best of all, the proceeds from this fantastic event support Island Montessori School, the only free public Montessori education available in New Hanover County. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day full of community spirit, health, and fun!
Participants can register now, with early registration available until April 5th to guarantee a stylish race shirt. This year, there’s even a no-shirt option to enjoy a $5 discount! Team up with friends, family, or colleagues to take advantage of special group rates, and don’t miss out on the chance to compete for awesome awards in various categories, including age groups and team challenges. After the races, join the After Race Party at Good Hops Brewing, where food will be available for purchase and awards will be presented starting no later than 11:30 AM. Best of all, the proceeds from this fantastic event support Island Montessori School, the only free public Montessori education available in New Hanover County. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day full of community spirit, health, and fun!
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 size 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 size 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
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th April 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$33.35
OPENS 28 FEB -
1-Mile
Incl. $2.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.65
OPENS 28 FEB -
Kids' Dash
Incl. $1.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th April 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$11.95
OPENS 28 FEB
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Mike Chappell Park, 501 Dow Rd S, Carolina Beach, 28428, NC, United States
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