Tipsy Turtle 2 Mile Fun Run and Festival
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Vero Beach, Florida
- Price Free - $48.95
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Tipsy Turtle 2 Mile Fun Run and Festival on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, in beautiful Vero Beach, Indian River! This unique event kicks off at 8 AM, inviting participants to celebrate the beginning of sea turtle nesting season while promoting the vital mission of protecting coastal habitats. Runners will enjoy a fun-filled day featuring a 2-mile race, extra soft collectible race t-shirts for the first 400 registrants, and participation pins for all.
The festival atmosphere includes post-race food and beverages, live music, a raffle with fantastic prizes, shopping opportunities, and a photo station. For families, there’s a Kids Corner with games and activities, along with the Kids Hatchling Dash on the beach and an Easter Eco Egg Hunt in the park. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, the Tipsy Turtle Fun Run and Festival promises a memorable experience while supporting a great cause!
The festival atmosphere includes post-race food and beverages, live music, a raffle with fantastic prizes, shopping opportunities, and a photo station. For families, there’s a Kids Corner with games and activities, along with the Kids Hatchling Dash on the beach and an Easter Eco Egg Hunt in the park. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, the Tipsy Turtle Fun Run and Festival promises a memorable experience while supporting a great cause!
Organiser's Description
*PLEASE NOTE - THE RACE STARTS AT 8AM!*
AT THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND FUN RUN AND FESTIVAL EVENT, WE CAN ALL "RUN INTO SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON" TOGETHER. 100% OF THE EVENT'S PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT CCINCS MISSION OF PROTECTING COASTAL HABITATS FOR SEA TURTLE SURVIVAL.
RACE AMENITIES:
*
EXTRA SOFT COLLECTIBLE RACE T-SHIRTS (**SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 400 REGISTERED PEOPLE)
*
COLLECTIBLE PARTICIPATION PINS FOR ALL WHO REGISTER
*
POST-RACE FOOD & BEVERAGES
*
MUSIC, RAFFLE, PRIZES, SHOPPING, PHOTO STATION, EASTER ACTIVITIES, AND MORE
EVENT TIME TABLE (UPDATED FROM LAST YEAR):
RACE PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD: @ COASTAL CONNECTIONS ADMIN OFFICE
1790 14TH AVE, VERO BEACH, FL 32960, FROM 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
RACE AND FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH: @ JAYCEE BEACH PARK FROM 8:00 AM-10:30 AM
7:00 AM: RACE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
7:30 AM: VENDOR VILLAGE OPENS
8:00 AM: RACE WARM-UP AND 2-MILE RACE START!!!
8:00 AM: KIDS CORNER OPENS (STATIONARY KIDS GAMES AND ACTIVITIES)
8:30 AM: RACE AWARDS
_9:00 AM: KIDS HATCHLING DASH ON THE BEACH_
_9:30 AM: KIDS EASTER ECO EGG HUNT IN THE PARK_
9:45 AM: RAFFLE CLOSES
10:00 AM: VENDOR VILLAGE CLOSES
RACE AWARDS:
INDVL: OVERALL RUNNERS: TOP 3 M/F
INDVL: AGE GROUPS: TOP 3 M/F
_9 & UNDER_, _10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+_
TEAM: LARGEST TEAM (MOST TEAM MEMBERS IN THE RACE)
TEAM: FASTEST TEAM (SCORED BASED ON THE FASTEST 5 PEOPLE ON YOUR TEAM)
TEAM: BEST FUNDRAISERS (THE TEAM THAT RAISES THE MOST DONATIONS $$$)
TEAM: SLOWEST TEAM (SCORED BASED ON THE SLOWEST 5 PEOPLE ON YOUR TEAM) <---NEW, BECUASE WHY NOT, TURTLES ARE SLOW.
RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
THROUGH 4/2 4/3 - 4/4
ADULT $40 $45
CHILD -12 & UNDER $30 $35
*$5 discount without a shirt
AT THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND FUN RUN AND FESTIVAL EVENT, WE CAN ALL "RUN INTO SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON" TOGETHER. 100% OF THE EVENT'S PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT CCINCS MISSION OF PROTECTING COASTAL HABITATS FOR SEA TURTLE SURVIVAL.
RACE AMENITIES:
*
EXTRA SOFT COLLECTIBLE RACE T-SHIRTS (**SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 400 REGISTERED PEOPLE)
*
COLLECTIBLE PARTICIPATION PINS FOR ALL WHO REGISTER
*
POST-RACE FOOD & BEVERAGES
*
MUSIC, RAFFLE, PRIZES, SHOPPING, PHOTO STATION, EASTER ACTIVITIES, AND MORE
EVENT TIME TABLE (UPDATED FROM LAST YEAR):
RACE PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD: @ COASTAL CONNECTIONS ADMIN OFFICE
1790 14TH AVE, VERO BEACH, FL 32960, FROM 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
RACE AND FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH: @ JAYCEE BEACH PARK FROM 8:00 AM-10:30 AM
7:00 AM: RACE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
7:30 AM: VENDOR VILLAGE OPENS
8:00 AM: RACE WARM-UP AND 2-MILE RACE START!!!
8:00 AM: KIDS CORNER OPENS (STATIONARY KIDS GAMES AND ACTIVITIES)
8:30 AM: RACE AWARDS
_9:00 AM: KIDS HATCHLING DASH ON THE BEACH_
_9:30 AM: KIDS EASTER ECO EGG HUNT IN THE PARK_
9:45 AM: RAFFLE CLOSES
10:00 AM: VENDOR VILLAGE CLOSES
RACE AWARDS:
INDVL: OVERALL RUNNERS: TOP 3 M/F
INDVL: AGE GROUPS: TOP 3 M/F
_9 & UNDER_, _10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+_
TEAM: LARGEST TEAM (MOST TEAM MEMBERS IN THE RACE)
TEAM: FASTEST TEAM (SCORED BASED ON THE FASTEST 5 PEOPLE ON YOUR TEAM)
TEAM: BEST FUNDRAISERS (THE TEAM THAT RAISES THE MOST DONATIONS $$$)
TEAM: SLOWEST TEAM (SCORED BASED ON THE SLOWEST 5 PEOPLE ON YOUR TEAM) <---NEW, BECUASE WHY NOT, TURTLES ARE SLOW.
RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
THROUGH 4/2 4/3 - 4/4
ADULT $40 $45
CHILD -12 & UNDER $30 $35
*$5 discount without a shirt
Races
-
2 Mile Fun Run & Festival
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$48.95
CLOSED -
Virtual Run or Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.50
CLOSED -
Sea Turtle Festival ONLY
Sat 4th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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