Tipsy Turtle 2 Mile Fun Run and Festival
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Vero Beach, Florida
- Price Free - $43.50
- Races 3 races
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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 invites participants to "Run into Sea Turtle Nesting Season" while supporting a fantastic cause—100% of the proceeds go towards protecting coastal habitats for sea turtle survival.
Get ready for a day filled with fun and festivities! The race kicks off at 8:00 AM at Jaycee Beach Park, featuring a scenic 2-mile course. Participants can look forward to collectible race t-shirts (guaranteed for the first 400 registrants), participation pins, and a lively post-race celebration with food, beverages, and music. Families can enjoy the Kids Corner with games and activities, as well as the Kids Hatchling Dash and an Easter Eco Egg Hunt. With exciting raffles, prizes, and a vibrant vendor village, this event is perfect for all ages. Don’t miss out on the chance to run, celebrate, and make a difference for our beloved sea turtles!
Get ready for a day filled with fun and festivities! The race kicks off at 8:00 AM at Jaycee Beach Park, featuring a scenic 2-mile course. Participants can look forward to collectible race t-shirts (guaranteed for the first 400 registrants), participation pins, and a lively post-race celebration with food, beverages, and music. Families can enjoy the Kids Corner with games and activities, as well as the Kids Hatchling Dash and an Easter Eco Egg Hunt. With exciting raffles, prizes, and a vibrant vendor village, this event is perfect for all ages. Don’t miss out on the chance to run, celebrate, and make a difference for our beloved sea turtles!
Organiser's Description
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 PM-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 $$$)
TEAM: SLOWEST TEAM (SCORED BASED ON THE SLOWEST 5 PEOPLE ON YOUR TEAM) <---NEW, BECUASE WHY NOT, TURTLES ARE SLOW.
Team: Largest Team (Most team members in the race)
Team: F
RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
THROUGH 4/2 4/3 - 4/4
ADULT $40 $45
CHILD -12 & UNDER $30 $35
*$5 discount without a shirt
RACE AMENITIES:
*
EXTRA SOFT COLLECTIBLE RACE T-SHIRTS (**SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 400 REGISTERED PEOPLE)
*
COLLECTIBLE PARTICIPATION PINS FOR ALL WHO REGISTER
*
POST-RACE FOOD & BEVERAGES
*
MUSIC, RAFFLE, PRIZES, SHOPPING, PHOTO STATION, EASTER ACTIVITIES, AND MORE
EVENT TIME TABLE (UPDATED FROM LAST YEAR):
RACE PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD: @ COASTAL CONNECTIONS ADMIN OFFICE
1790 14TH AVE, VERO BEACH, FL 32960, FROM 11:00 PM-6:00 PM
RACE AND FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH: @ JAYCEE BEACH PARK FROM 8:00 AM-10:30 AM
7:00 AM: RACE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
7:30 AM: VENDOR VILLAGE OPENS
8:00 AM: RACE WARM-UP AND 2-MILE RACE START!!!
8:00 AM: KIDS CORNER OPENS (STATIONARY KIDS GAMES AND ACTIVITIES)
8:30 AM: RACE AWARDS
_9:00 AM: KIDS HATCHLING DASH ON THE BEACH_
_9:30 AM: KIDS EASTER ECO EGG HUNT IN THE PARK_
9:45 AM: RAFFLE CLOSES
10:00 AM: VENDOR VILLAGE CLOSES
RACE AWARDS:
INDVL: OVERALL RUNNERS: TOP 3 M/F
INDVL: AGE GROUPS: TOP 3 M/F
_9 & UNDER_, _10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+_
TEAM: LARGEST TEAM (MOST TEAM MEMBERS IN THE RACE)
TEAM: FASTEST TEAM (SCORED BASED ON THE FASTEST 5 PEOPLE ON YOUR TEAM)
TEAM: BEST FUNDRAISERS (THE TEAM THAT RAISES THE MOST DONATIONS $$$)
TEAM: SLOWEST TEAM (SCORED BASED ON THE SLOWEST 5 PEOPLE ON YOUR TEAM) <---NEW, BECUASE WHY NOT, TURTLES ARE SLOW.
Team: Largest Team (Most team members in the race)
Team: F
RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
THROUGH 4/2 4/3 - 4/4
ADULT $40 $45
CHILD -12 & UNDER $30 $35
*$5 discount without a shirt
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Jaycee Beach Park, 4200 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, 32963, FL, United States
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