Florida · 1 Miles · 5K
Run for the Turtles
Run for the Turtles is a 1 Miles and 5K event held in Siesta Key, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 3, 2027.
- Race day
- April 3, 2027
- Location
- Siesta Key, FL
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Location
- Siesta Key, Florida
- Distances
- 1 Miles, 5K
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Run for the Turtles
Mote’s Run for the Turtles is a highly anticipated, sanctioned 5K that brings together more than 1,000 runners in support of Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program. This signature event marks the official kickoff of sea turtle nesting season (April 15–October 31) in Southwest Florida—when every step helps protect nesting turtles and their hatchlings. Mote Marine Laboratory's 41st Annual Run for the Turtles will be held on Saturday, April 3rd 2027, and we can't wait to see you on Sies…
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Run for the Turtles: common questions
- When is the Run for the Turtles?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 3, 2027.
- Where is the Run for the Turtles held?
- In Siesta Key, Florida.
- What distances does the Run for the Turtles offer?
- 1 Miles and 5K.
- How do I register for the Run for the Turtles?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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