Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location West Orange, New Jersey
- Price $38.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the community in supporting the vital work of the local sea turtle hospital during the cold stun season, when these amazing creatures are rescued and rehabilitated. After the race, enjoy refreshments at Clipper Pavilion and take advantage of discounted admission to the Turtle Back Zoo by presenting your race ID. Donβt miss the chance to participate in this uplifting event, which promotes health, family fun, and wildlife conservation! Register now for early bird pricing before September 14th to ensure you receive a race shirt, and prepare for a day filled with excitement and purpose.
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION: (Discount available for USATF Members during registration - *Member number required)
NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14TH: $30/1 person or Group Discount $25/person with 4 or more people.
September 15th through October 4th: $35/1 person or Group Discount $30/person with 4 or more people.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY OCTOBER 3RD FROM 5:30-7PM AT THE ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO, RONALD MOUNT BUILDING [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//40.7672244,-74.2817775/@40.7670508,-74.2817936,187m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] [GET DIRECTIONS HERE] [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//40.7672244,-74.2817775/@40.7670508,-74.2817936,187m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
T-SHIRTS: Race shirts will be provided for participants who PRE-REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 14TH. Race shirts will be available in limited quantity to those who sign up after September 14th as supplies last on a first come, first served basis at check in.
RACE DAY: 7:30 am Packet Pickup Starts
8:30 am 5k Run Starts
8:35 am Family Fun Walk Starts
AWARDS: 5K RUN ONLY
Top Male Overall
Top Female Overall
TOP 3 Male/Female Age Groups:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and above
LOCATION & PARKING: ESSEX COUNTY PARK AT ORANGE RESERVOIR, CHERRY LANE, WEST ORANGE, NJ US 07052 [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Essex+County+Park,+West+Orange,+NJ+07052/@40.7653416,-74.2925048,1498m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c3abedda680421:0x372210c986125afd!2m2!1d-74.2876485!2d40.7636814?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkzMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] with parking available on the west side of Cherry Lane, across from Clipper Pavilion.
2025 USATF SANCTIONED EVENT
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.75
CLOSED -
Family Fun Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:35AM EDT)
$38.75
CLOSED
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Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run