Siesta Key Public Beach (948 Beach Road), Siesta Key FL
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
🐢 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
Location: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
🗓️ Schedule of Events
- 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
🏃 Virtual Race Option
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.
🌊 Fundraising Purpose
This Run is the major fundraiser for the Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
💲 Race Pricing
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
🎽 Registration Benefits
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.
📦 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.
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 39th Annual Run for the Turtles? Contact Danielle Dwyer at ddwyer@mote.org.
💻 For More Information
For further details, visit our event page at Run for the Turtles.
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