Turtle Crawl 2026

The fan-favorite annual race event returns to the road on Saturday, April 25th, 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. ***PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RUN/WALK IN ANY OF THE EVENTS*** Register to participate in one of this year’s races: 10K Race                               7:00 a.m.5K Race                                 7:20 a.m.Fun Run (1 kilometer)          8:30 a.m.Ghost Crawler (Virtual) Registration includes a 2026 Turtle Crawl t-shirt for their support*! Runners placing in their age group will also receive a medal. ONLINE RACE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd AT 11:59 PM – registration will be available during packet pick up and on-site the morning of the races, closi