Georgia · 10K · 5K
Turtle Crawl
Turtle Crawl is a 10K and 5K event held in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
- Race day
- May 1, 2027
- Location
- Jekyll Island, GA
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Location
- Jekyll Island, Georgia
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- jekyllisland.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
About the Turtle Crawl
The fan-favorite annual race event returns to the road on Saturday, May 1st, 2027! 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 part…
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Turtle Crawl: common questions
- When is the Turtle Crawl?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
- Where is the Turtle Crawl held?
- In Jekyll Island, Georgia.
- What distances does the Turtle Crawl offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How do I register for the Turtle Crawl?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Turtle Crawl?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Turtle Crawl start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
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