Turtle Derby 5k Trail Race
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Havre De Grace, Maryland
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and community spirit at the Turtle Derby 5K Trail Race on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, taking place at the scenic Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre de Grace, Harford. This exciting event aims to raise funds for local wildlife conservation efforts while raising awareness about turtle population declines. Participants will enjoy a beautiful 5K trail race that meanders through the picturesque grounds of the brewery, starting at 9:10 AM.
Make sure to dress up in your best turtle costume to add to the festive atmosphere! Following the race, there will be a "Turtley Awesome After Party" from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, featuring live music by Sean O'Brien and refreshing beers available for purchase. Awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group, as well as prizes for the most creative turtle costumes. Join us for a day of athleticism, conservation, and community connection while having a blast at Hopkins Farm Brewery! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support a great cause and have fun doing it!
Make sure to dress up in your best turtle costume to add to the festive atmosphere! Following the race, there will be a "Turtley Awesome After Party" from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, featuring live music by Sean O'Brien and refreshing beers available for purchase. Awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group, as well as prizes for the most creative turtle costumes. Join us for a day of athleticism, conservation, and community connection while having a blast at Hopkins Farm Brewery! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support a great cause and have fun doing it!
Organiser's Description
Join us for a turtle derby themed 5K trail race at HOPKINS FARM BREWERY on Saturday April 11th, 2026 to raise funds for local wildlife conservation
RACE GOALS
* RAISE FUNDS for Susquehannock Wildlife Society's local wildlife conservation efforts
* RAISE AWARENESS about turtle population declines and conservation efforts
* BUILD COMMUNITY between local wildlife conservationists, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts
* HAVE FUN running around Hopkins Farm Brewery. TURTLE COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
PACKET PICKUP
* FRIDAY APRIL 10TH, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Susquehannock Wildlife Conservation Center (1725 TRAPPE CHURCH RD, DARLINGTON, MD)
* SATURDAY APRIL 11TH, 2026, from 7:30 to 8:30 am at Hopkins Farm Brewery (3833 RIDER LN, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD)
RACE DETAILS
* Runners need to arrive at the start line at 9:00 AM
* Brief introduction to the race from 9:00 TO 9:10 AM
* The race will start at 9:10 AM
* Turtley awesome after party 9:30-11:00 AM
* BEER AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AFTER 10 AM
* Award ceremony 10:30 AM
* The course will be a meandering 5K around the trails at Hopkins Farm Brewery
RACE COURSE
* https://www.strava.com/routes/3470164656223794718
GIVEAWAYS
* Every participant will receive a wooden race medal
* Add a race tee shirt for $5.00
* Race tees will be ordered on 3/27/2026, any sign ups after this date will have the option to purchase a shirt at the race.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
* Awards will be given to the top three males and females in each age group
* Age groups: 10 and under, 11-18, 19-30, 30-50, 50 and over
* Prizes given to the MOST REALISTIC TURTLE COSTUME, MOST ORIGINAL TURTLE COSTUME, BEST OVERALL TURTLE COSTUME, best GROUP TURTLE COSTUME, and BEST FAMILY TURTLE COSTUME
AFTER PARTY
* After you are done racing, join us for the TURTLEY AWESOME AFTER PARTY
* Awards and prizes will be presented at 10:30 AM
* LIVE MUSIC by Sean O'Brien
* GRAB A BEER at Hopkins Farm Brewery
CONTACT FOR JOHN@SUSKYWILDLIFE.ORG QUESTIONS
This event made possible by a grant from the Harford County Office of Community & Economic Development. For those of you who are visiting from out of town, please consider staying in a local hotel so you can join both of our pollinator events this weekend. Hotel accommodations and other fun things in the area can be found by visiting www.helloharford.com
RACE GOALS
* RAISE FUNDS for Susquehannock Wildlife Society's local wildlife conservation efforts
* RAISE AWARENESS about turtle population declines and conservation efforts
* BUILD COMMUNITY between local wildlife conservationists, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts
* HAVE FUN running around Hopkins Farm Brewery. TURTLE COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
PACKET PICKUP
* FRIDAY APRIL 10TH, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Susquehannock Wildlife Conservation Center (1725 TRAPPE CHURCH RD, DARLINGTON, MD)
* SATURDAY APRIL 11TH, 2026, from 7:30 to 8:30 am at Hopkins Farm Brewery (3833 RIDER LN, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD)
RACE DETAILS
* Runners need to arrive at the start line at 9:00 AM
* Brief introduction to the race from 9:00 TO 9:10 AM
* The race will start at 9:10 AM
* Turtley awesome after party 9:30-11:00 AM
* BEER AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AFTER 10 AM
* Award ceremony 10:30 AM
* The course will be a meandering 5K around the trails at Hopkins Farm Brewery
RACE COURSE
* https://www.strava.com/routes/3470164656223794718
GIVEAWAYS
* Every participant will receive a wooden race medal
* Add a race tee shirt for $5.00
* Race tees will be ordered on 3/27/2026, any sign ups after this date will have the option to purchase a shirt at the race.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
* Awards will be given to the top three males and females in each age group
* Age groups: 10 and under, 11-18, 19-30, 30-50, 50 and over
* Prizes given to the MOST REALISTIC TURTLE COSTUME, MOST ORIGINAL TURTLE COSTUME, BEST OVERALL TURTLE COSTUME, best GROUP TURTLE COSTUME, and BEST FAMILY TURTLE COSTUME
AFTER PARTY
* After you are done racing, join us for the TURTLEY AWESOME AFTER PARTY
* Awards and prizes will be presented at 10:30 AM
* LIVE MUSIC by Sean O'Brien
* GRAB A BEER at Hopkins Farm Brewery
CONTACT FOR JOHN@SUSKYWILDLIFE.ORG QUESTIONS
This event made possible by a grant from the Harford County Office of Community & Economic Development. For those of you who are visiting from out of town, please consider staying in a local hotel so you can join both of our pollinator events this weekend. Hotel accommodations and other fun things in the area can be found by visiting www.helloharford.com
Races
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Turtle Derby 5K Trail Race
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Tee Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
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3833 Rider Ln, Havre De Grace, 21078, MD, United States
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