Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location West Orange, New Jersey
- Price $33.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Eighth Annual Sea Turtle Race: Cold Stun Run on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at the picturesque Orange Reservoir in West Orange, Essex. This exciting event features a 5k race kicking off at 8:30 AM, followed by a 1.7-mile Family Fun Walk starting at 8:35 AM. Participants can look forward to a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and the spirit of conservation, as the race highlights the important mission of rescuing cold-stunned sea turtles during the colder months.
After the race, enjoy refreshments at Clipper Pavilion and take advantage of discounted admission to the Turtle Back Zoo for all participants presenting their race ID at the ticket booth. With early packet pickup available on Friday, October 9th, and exciting awards for top finishers, this is an event not to be missed! Come out and support a great cause while enjoying a day of fitness and family fun in beautiful West Orange!
After the race, enjoy refreshments at Clipper Pavilion and take advantage of discounted admission to the Turtle Back Zoo for all participants presenting their race ID at the ticket booth. With early packet pickup available on Friday, October 9th, and exciting awards for top finishers, this is an event not to be missed! Come out and support a great cause while enjoying a day of fitness and family fun in beautiful West Orange!
Organiser's Description
INFORMATION: The Eighth 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 10th: $35/1 person or Group Discount $30/person with 4 or more people.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH 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.
2026 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 10th: $35/1 person or Group Discount $30/person with 4 or more people.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH 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.
2026 USATF SANCTIONED EVENT
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