Tortoise Trot Trail Run

Run or walk the 5k in person and add our cool Tort Trot medal to your collection!

Please register by September 1, 2025 to guarantee your preferred size for the t-shirt.  Participants who register after 9/1/25 will not be guaranteed a specific shirt size.  

Save time and stress on race morning and come to REI in Boca Park Friday, October 10th between 3p.m. and 6p.m. for packet pickup. Packets will also be available race day.  See the Packet Pickup tab for more information.

When is Packet Pickup? 
 
Friday, October 10, 2025
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
REI in Boca Park
730 S. Rampart Blvd. 89145
Do yourself a favor and grab your packet the day before the race.  It will make your race morning less stressful and more enjoyable!

May I pick up my family member or Friends packet? 

YES!

What if I can't pick up my packet on Friday, October 10th?

We will also offer packet pickup at the free shuttle location Saturday morning.

If I am doing the virtual run how will I receive my shirt?

If you chose the virtual option we will send your shirt in the mail! Thanks for your support!

Can a friend or family member sign up the morning of the event?

Registration is closed when we hit our limit of 300 participants. Registration will close at 11:59pm the night before the event.

Race t-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for those who registered after September 1, 2025.

Where do we park on race day?

All participants will meet at the West Career and Technical Academy (West CTA) 
11945 W Charleston Blvd.  89135
ALL participants must take the FREE shuttle from West CTA to Red Rock Canyon. There is no parking at the scenic loop for participants.  
Your Bib Number is your ticket to enter the shuttle

What time do the Free Shuttles run? 
Shuttles will begin running at 6:00am with the last shuttle leaving at 6:40am.  The event starts at 7:00am.  The return shuttles will start at 8:15am and go through 9:45am.

Are family members able to ride the free shuttle?

The Free Shuttle is for participants only.  If friends and family want to come and watch, they will need to enter at the Red Rock Canyon Fee Booth and buy a pass or use your annual pass.  No reservation is required before 8 a.m.

Are there restrooms on the course?

There are restrooms located at the Visitor Center parking lot, at the start of the event and at Mile 1.5 on the course.  Please note there are no bathroom facilities at West CTA.

May I bring my dog or my child in a stroller?

As much as we love our pets and children, dogs and strollers are not allowed on the course.

Other Tips

Please hydrate well the day before the race and apply your sunscreen before the run.  We will have one water station on the course at Mile 1.5 and one at the finish line.  If you choose to carry hydration on the course, please make sure it is one of your own reusable containers.  No plastic water bottles will be allowed on the course to prevent litter on our beautiful trails.

Be Mindful of Desert Dwellers.  This is a national conservation area and as we take to the trails, we enter the natural habitat for many amazing creatures, including ground squirrels, tortoises, and the occasional burro.  There are also snakes, scorpions and other critters, so please be mindful of the environment and do not touch, feed or engage with these animals. 
 
For more information about Friends of Red Rock Canyon and to support our preservation efforts, click here:   https://www.friendsredrock.org/donate/