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39th Annual Run for the Turtles

Sat April 5 - Sun April 6, 2025 Directions

Runs

Fun Run

1-Mile Fun Run or Walk

$35 04/05 7:30AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT
1,998 spots left. Price increases after December 29, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Virtual

Virtual Fun Run or Walk

$35 Price increases after December 29, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Timed Event

5K Manasota Track Club - Sanctioned Run

$35 04/05 8:00AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT
1,999 spots left. Price increases after December 29, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Description

Thank you for supporting sea turtles!

Mote Marine Laboratory's 39th Annual Run for the Turtles will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, and we can't wait to see you on Siesta Key Beach

Location: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

The schedule of events is as follows:

  • 6:30AM - Packet pick up & race day registration opens
  • 7:00AM - Warm Up!
  • 7:30AM - 1 Mile Fun Run
  • 8:00AM - 5K Run sanctioned by Manasota Track Club
  • Award ceremony to follow 5K

If you can't be here....don't fret.  You can support our program by registering for and participating in our virtual race again this year.

This Run is the major fundraiser for the Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. 

Race Pricing (Prices are the same for the 1 Mile & 5K):

Adults (14 & Up):

  • $35 Early Bird Pricing through January 1, 2025
  • $40 Regular Pricing January 1 - April 5, 2025

Kids (13 & Under):

  • $25 Early Bird Pricing through January 1, 2025
  • $30 Regular Pricing January 1 - April 5, 2025

Race registration (for both the 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K) includes a complimentary race t-shirt, access to the food station, kids activities area & more! This event is family friendly and spectators are welcome. All participants in the 1 Mile Fun Run will receive a finisher ribbon and prizes will be awarded for the overall male and female top finishers. The 5K race will be chip timed and sanctioned by Manasota Track Club. Awards will be given to the top 6 finishers by age group in addition to Overall Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Master etc. This run takes place on the beach so please plan accordingly! To help support our Eco-friendly mission at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, please bring your own reusable water bottle to the race! We will have multiple water stations for you to fill up at.

 

Early Packet Pick Up:

* Details to be announced, packets will also be available to be picked up on race morning *

 

Race T-Shirts: We suggest completing your online registration as early as possible for the best chance of securing the t-shirt size you prefer. There will be a set inventory of each size. If your size is no longer available, please select the next best size. The T-Shirts for virtual participants can be expected to be delivered to the address you registered with around after the in-person event. Thank you for understanding! 

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 39th Annual Run for the Turtles? Contact Danielle Dwyer, at ddwyer@mote.org .

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Place

Siesta Key Beach Pavilion, Sarasota, FL

Directions

Siesta Key Beach Pavilion, Sarasota, FL

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