41st Annual Run for the Turtles 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Siesta Key, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile Fun Run or Walk | Kids | Apr 3, 20277:30 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K Manasota Track Club - Sanctioned Run | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Virtual Fun Run or WalkVirtual | Kids | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1-Mile Fun Run or Walk: $40 until Apr 3.
- 5K Manasota Track Club - Sanctioned Run: $40 until Jan 22, then $40 until Apr 3.
Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the 1-Mile Fun Run or Walk starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Siesta Key Public Beach (948 Beach Road), Siesta Key, FL 34242
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 3 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 88°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Siesta Key Public Beach (948 Beach Road), Siesta Key, FL 34242Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- 1 - Mile Fun Run T-Shirt; 5k Race T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 5, 2025), 2024 (Apr 6, 2024), 2023 (Apr 1, 2023), 2022 (Apr 2, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 41st Annual Run for the Turtles?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Siesta Key Public Beach (948 Beach Road), Siesta Key, FL 34242.
From the organizers
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 Siesta Key Beach!
Location: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
This Run is the major fundraiser for the Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
About Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation & Rescue Program