Florida · 1 Mile · 5K
Run for the Turtles
Run for the Turtles is a 1 Mile and 5K event held in Siesta Key, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 3, 2027. About 22,230 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 3, 2027
- Location
- Siesta Key, FL
- Field size
- ~22,230 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Location
- Siesta Key, Florida
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Field size
- About 22,230 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
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 Mile and 5K.
- How many people run the Run for the Turtles?
- About 22,230 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- 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.
- Is registration open for the Run for the Turtles?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Run for the Turtles start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
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