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 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the lively Tipsy Turtle 2 Mile Fun Run and Festival on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, in beautiful Vero Beach, Indian River! This unique event celebrates the arrival of sea turtle nesting season while supporting a vital cause—100% of the proceeds will benefit the mission to protect coastal habitats for sea turtle survival.
Participants can look forward to an exciting day that begins with race packet pickup on Friday, April 3rd, at Coastal Connections Gift Shop. Then, on race day at Jaycee Beach Park, enjoy a wide array of activities starting at 8:00 AM. Not only will you get to run a fun 2-mile race, but you'll also be treated to post-race food and beverages, live music, raffle prizes, and even an Easter-themed celebration. Plus, every registrant will receive a soft collectible race t-shirt (guaranteed for the first 400 sign-ups) and a participation pin, making this an unforgettable day for both runners and families alike. Don't miss out on this chance to have fun while helping our precious sea turtles!
Participants can look forward to an exciting day that begins with race packet pickup on Friday, April 3rd, at Coastal Connections Gift Shop. Then, on race day at Jaycee Beach Park, enjoy a wide array of activities starting at 8:00 AM. Not only will you get to run a fun 2-mile race, but you'll also be treated to post-race food and beverages, live music, raffle prizes, and even an Easter-themed celebration. Plus, every registrant will receive a soft collectible race t-shirt (guaranteed for the first 400 sign-ups) and a participation pin, making this an unforgettable day for both runners and families alike. Don't miss out on this chance to have fun while helping our precious 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:
RACE PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH: @ COASTAL CONNECTIONS GIFTSHOP
3321 BRIDGE PLAZA DR. VERO BEACH, FL 32963 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/1yCnpaY1SPmPmCgr6], FROM 12:00 PM-6:30 PM
RACE AND FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH: @ JAYCEE BEACH PARK FROM 8:00 AM-10:30 AM
7:30 AM: RACE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
8:00 AM: FESTIVAL OPENS
8:00 AM: KIDS HATCHLING DASH (ON THE BEACH) <---NEW TIME THIS YEAR
8:15 AM: TIPSY TURTLE RACE REGISTRATION CLOSES
8:30 AM: RACE WARM-UP AND 2-MILE RACE START!!!
9:00 AM: KIDS' CORNER OPENS
_9:00 AM: EASTER EGG HUNT IN THE PARK_
9:45 AM: RACE AWARDS AND PRESENTATION
10:30 AM: RAFFLE CLOSES
10:30 AM: VENDOR VILLAGE CLOSES
RACE AWARDS:
INDVL: OVERALL RUNNERS: TOP 2 M/F
INDVL: AGE GROUPS: TOP 2 M/F
_10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ _
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 $$$)
RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
THROUGH 4/1 4/2 - 4/19
ADULT $40 $45
CHILD -12 & UNDER $30 $35
*$5 discount without a shirt
RACE AMENITIES:
*
EXTRA SOFT COLLECTIBLE RACE T-SHIRTS (**SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 400 REGISTERED PEOPLE)
*
COLLECTIBLE PARTICIPATION PINS FOR ALL WHO REGISTER
*
POST-RACE FOOD & BEVERAGES
*
MUSIC, RAFFLE, PRIZES, SHOPPING, PHOTO STATION, EASTER ACTIVITIES, AND MORE
EVENT TIME TABLE:
RACE PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH: @ COASTAL CONNECTIONS GIFTSHOP
3321 BRIDGE PLAZA DR. VERO BEACH, FL 32963 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/1yCnpaY1SPmPmCgr6], FROM 12:00 PM-6:30 PM
RACE AND FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH: @ JAYCEE BEACH PARK FROM 8:00 AM-10:30 AM
7:30 AM: RACE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
8:00 AM: FESTIVAL OPENS
8:00 AM: KIDS HATCHLING DASH (ON THE BEACH) <---NEW TIME THIS YEAR
8:15 AM: TIPSY TURTLE RACE REGISTRATION CLOSES
8:30 AM: RACE WARM-UP AND 2-MILE RACE START!!!
9:00 AM: KIDS' CORNER OPENS
_9:00 AM: EASTER EGG HUNT IN THE PARK_
9:45 AM: RACE AWARDS AND PRESENTATION
10:30 AM: RAFFLE CLOSES
10:30 AM: VENDOR VILLAGE CLOSES
RACE AWARDS:
INDVL: OVERALL RUNNERS: TOP 2 M/F
INDVL: AGE GROUPS: TOP 2 M/F
_10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ _
TEAM: LARGEST TEAM (MOST TEAM MEMBERS IN THE RACE)
TEAM: FASTEST TEAM (SCORED BASED ON THE FASTEST 5 PEOPLE ON YOUR TEAM)
TEAM: BEST FUNDRAISERS (THE TEAM THAT RAISES THE MOST DONATIONS $$$)
RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
THROUGH 4/1 4/2 - 4/19
ADULT $40 $45
CHILD -12 & UNDER $30 $35
*$5 discount without a shirt
Races
-
2 Mile Fun Run & Festival
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$43.50
OPENS 01 FEB -
Sea Turtle Festival ONLY
Sat 4th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 FEB
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Jaycee Beach Park, 4200 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, 32963, FL, United States
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