About This Race

Turtle Crawl is an annual fundraising race on Jekyll Island, Georgia, marking the start of sea turtle nesting season. Participants can choose a 10K, 5K, or 1K Fun Run, or join virtually as a Ghost Crawler. The event supports the lifesaving work of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center through the Jekyll Island Foundation.

Course & Race Day Details

T-Shirt & Medal
Race Swag
Registration includes a 2027 Turtle Crawl t-shirt; runners placing in their age group also receive a medal.

Awards

Runners placing in their age group will receive a medal.

Charity Beneficiary

Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Race participants can pick up their T-shirts at packet pickup or on the morning of Turtle Crawl; race packets will be available for pickup before the race.

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Choose Your Distance

Turtle Crawl: 10K 10K
$40.00
Increases Jan 23
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Turtle Crawl: 5K 5K
$30.00
Increases Jan 23
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Turtle Crawl: Fun Run (1K) 1K
$25.00
Increases Jan 23
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Turtle Crawl: Ghost Crawler (Virtual)
$40.00
Increases Apr 17
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