Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location West Orange, New Jersey
- Price $33.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Seventh Annual Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at the beautiful Orange Reservoir in West Orange, Essex. This exciting event features a 5K race starting at 8:30 AM, perfect for seasoned runners, and a 1.7-mile Family Fun Walk kicking off at 8:35 AM, making it a fantastic outing for participants of all ages.
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. Don’t 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.
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. Don’t 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
INFORMATION: The Seventh Annual Sea Turtle Race will take place on at the scenic Orange Reservoir in West Orange. This race is nicknamed the Cold Stun Run to highlight our busiest time of year that usually starts in November and December. During this time of year our hospital will fill with sick sea turtles that are cold stunned from failing to migrate south before temperatures become too cold. The 5k race will start at 8:30 am. The 1.7 mile Family Fun Walk starts at 8:35 am. Refreshments will be available after the race at Clipper Pavilion. Discounted admission to the Turtle Back Zoo will be available to participants that present their race id at the zoo admission ticket booth.
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
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
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