Turtle Crawl

This event happens: April 25, 2026

The fan-favorite annual race event returns to the road on Saturday, April 25, 2026! 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 Center’s mission of sea turtle rehabilitation, research, and education. 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 a variety of 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!

Event Details 

Registration

Registration for the 2026 Turtle Crawl is now open and includes a 2026 Turtle Crawl t-shirt. Runners placing in their age group will also receive a medal. Online registration closes Wednesday, April 22. But, to guarantee a race shirt, register by Friday, April 10. Prices increase January 18, February 19, and March 20. Register Now!

Race Shirts 

To guarantee your race T-shirt size for race day, complete your registration by the date above. Race participants can pick up their T-shirts at packet pickup or on the morning of Turtle Crawl. For Ghost Crawlers, every effort will be made to deliver your T-shirt by race day.

Race Times & Courses

10K Race starts at 7:00 a.m.

5K Race starts at 7:20 a.m.

1K Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m.

Location

100 James Rd
Jekyll Island, GA US 31527

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