Turtle Crawl 2025
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Jekyll Island, Georgia
- Price $38.10 - $59.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the annual Turtle Crawl on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at the beautiful Jekyll Island in Glynn, Georgia! This exciting event kicks off the much-anticipated sea turtle nesting season and combines fun with a noble cause. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a 10K starting at 7:00 a.m., a 5K at 7:20 a.m., and a delightful 1-kilometer Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. There's even a virtual option, the Ghost Crawler, for those who prefer to join from afar!
Join fellow runners and sea turtle enthusiasts in supporting the invaluable work of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. All proceeds from this beloved event go towards sea turtle rehabilitation, research, and education, ensuring the survival of these remarkable creatures. Each registered participant will receive a 2025 Turtle Crawl t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to age group winners. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event that has raised over $100,000 for sea turtle conservation since its inception in 2003. Register early to secure your t-shirt size and be a part of this meaningful celebration on Jekyll Island!
Join fellow runners and sea turtle enthusiasts in supporting the invaluable work of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. All proceeds from this beloved event go towards sea turtle rehabilitation, research, and education, ensuring the survival of these remarkable creatures. Each registered participant will receive a 2025 Turtle Crawl t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to age group winners. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event that has raised over $100,000 for sea turtle conservation since its inception in 2003. Register early to secure your t-shirt size and be a part of this meaningful celebration on Jekyll Island!
Organiser's Description
The fan-favorite annual race event returns to the road on Saturday, April 26th, 2025! Race with us on Jekyll Island as we mark the start of sea turtle nesting season on the Georgia coast. This important fundraising event supports the lifesaving work of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, through the Jekyll Island Foundation. Your support helps continue the Centers mission of sea turtle rehabilitation, research, and education.
***PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RUN/WALK IN ANY OF THE EVENTS***
Register to participate in one of this years races:
* 10K Race 7:00 a.m.
* 5K Race 7:20 a.m.
* Fun Run (1 kilometer) 8:30 a.m.
* Ghost Crawler (Virtual)
Registration includes a 2025 Turtle Crawl t-shirt for their support*! Runners placing in their age group will also receive a medal.
ONLINE RACE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD AT 11:59 PM registration will be available during packet pick up and on-site the morning of the races, closing 30 minutes prior to race start. CASH OR CHECK ONLY. PRICES FOR PACKET PICK UP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 10K $65, 5K $55 FUN RUN $35. RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION AND YOU'LL NEED TO CHECK AFTER ALL THE RACES ARE COMPLETE TO SEE IF ONE IS AVAILABLE.
*To guarantee your race T-shirt size, complete your online registration NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 12th. Anyone that registers after April 12th is not guaranteed to receive a shirt. April 11th will also serve as the deadline for anyone wishing to switch their registration to virtual. CHANGES AFTER THE 12TH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The deadline to switch races online is April 22nd. In person changes can be done on race day and must be communicated to the timer.
Race participants can pick up their t-shirts at packet pickup (details below) or on the morning of the Turtle Crawl. For Ghost Crawlers, every effort will be made to deliver your t-shirts by race day however delivery could be delayed due to mail carrier shipping and production delays.
Become a sea turtle ambassador and race for a cause.
Additional details and course maps will be posted soon.
Packet Pick Up: Friday, April 25th from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Jekyll Island Beach Village-31 Main St., Jekyll Island, Ga 31527. You can also pick up your packet on race morning.
Turtle Crawl was created in 2003 as a fundraiser for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to support its mission of sea turtle research, rehabilitation, and education. In more than a decade of operation, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center has provided care for more than 3,000 patients, including various sea turtle species and other coastal wildlife. Turtle Crawl participants have raised more than $100,000 to help save sea turtles and we sincerely appreciate your support for this event!
***PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RUN/WALK IN ANY OF THE EVENTS***
Register to participate in one of this years races:
* 10K Race 7:00 a.m.
* 5K Race 7:20 a.m.
* Fun Run (1 kilometer) 8:30 a.m.
* Ghost Crawler (Virtual)
Registration includes a 2025 Turtle Crawl t-shirt for their support*! Runners placing in their age group will also receive a medal.
ONLINE RACE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD AT 11:59 PM registration will be available during packet pick up and on-site the morning of the races, closing 30 minutes prior to race start. CASH OR CHECK ONLY. PRICES FOR PACKET PICK UP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 10K $65, 5K $55 FUN RUN $35. RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION AND YOU'LL NEED TO CHECK AFTER ALL THE RACES ARE COMPLETE TO SEE IF ONE IS AVAILABLE.
*To guarantee your race T-shirt size, complete your online registration NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 12th. Anyone that registers after April 12th is not guaranteed to receive a shirt. April 11th will also serve as the deadline for anyone wishing to switch their registration to virtual. CHANGES AFTER THE 12TH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The deadline to switch races online is April 22nd. In person changes can be done on race day and must be communicated to the timer.
Race participants can pick up their t-shirts at packet pickup (details below) or on the morning of the Turtle Crawl. For Ghost Crawlers, every effort will be made to deliver your t-shirts by race day however delivery could be delayed due to mail carrier shipping and production delays.
Become a sea turtle ambassador and race for a cause.
Additional details and course maps will be posted soon.
Packet Pick Up: Friday, April 25th from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Jekyll Island Beach Village-31 Main St., Jekyll Island, Ga 31527. You can also pick up your packet on race morning.
Turtle Crawl was created in 2003 as a fundraiser for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to support its mission of sea turtle research, rehabilitation, and education. In more than a decade of operation, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center has provided care for more than 3,000 patients, including various sea turtle species and other coastal wildlife. Turtle Crawl participants have raised more than $100,000 to help save sea turtles and we sincerely appreciate your support for this event!
Races
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Turtle Crawl: 10K
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$59.30
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Turtle Crawl: 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (7:20AM EDT)
$48.70
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Turtle Crawl: Fun Run (1K)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
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Turtle Crawl: Ghost Crawler (Virtual)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
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