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Turtle Trot 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Hudson, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K (Without Timing) | 5K | Apr 10, 20278:00 AM | $10 | 200 |
| 5K (With Timing) | 5K | Apr 10, 20278:00 AM | $20 | 250 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K (Without Timing): $10 until Apr 8.
- 5K (With Timing): $20 until Apr 8.
Online registration closes Apr 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $10, entry is about 71 percent below 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 39:27, about 12:42 a mile, based on 34 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:12 and men in 34:50.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the 5K (Without Timing) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
SunWest Park, Hudson, FL 34667
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)5K (With Timing)
88
finishers
39:17
median (12:40 /mi)
21:35
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
10K (With Timing)
29
finishers
1:08:23
median (11:02 /mi)
43:36
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Turtle Trot 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Turtle Trot 5K?
At the 2026 5K (With Timing), the fastest tenth finished in 28:09 or better, the top quarter in 32:36, and half the field in 39:17; the last tenth came in after 56:54.
At the 2026 10K (With Timing), the fastest tenth finished in 51:29 or better, the top quarter in 57:13, and half the field in 1:08:23; the last tenth came in after 1:37:21.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:33 | 24:08 |
| 20-29 | 41:11 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 35:12 | 31:32 |
| 40-49 | 30:36 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 43:19 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 39:37 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 60 percent since 2025.
73
2025
117
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Turtle Trot 5K 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 49 to 88 finishers, and the median time dropped from 40:12 to 39:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88 (+80%) | 39:17 | under 28:09 | 21:35 |
| 2025 | 49 | 40:12 | under 29:04 | 22:26 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:36, against 31:30 in a typical Florida trail 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 10 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 86°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Turtle Trot 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- SunWest Park, Hudson, FL 34667Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 10, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Turtle Trot 5K?
- Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $10, entry is about 71 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 88 runners finished the 5K (With Timing); the median finish was 39:17 and the winner ran 21:35.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:36, against 31:30 in a typical Florida trail 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- SunWest Park, Hudson, FL 34667.
From the organizers
The Turtle Trot 5K is held at SunWest Park in Hudson. The course takes you on a paved hiking path around old salt mines. If you've never been to SunWest Park, you're in for a treat! Participants may run or walk.
Packet Pickup is on Saturday morning from 6:30 am to 7:45 am. A pre-race meeting will begin at 7:50 am.
Every registered participant will receive a finisher award and the top male and female in the timed 5K will receive an overall award.
Note: T-Shirts are an "add-on" during registration so the proceeds from registration can be donated to PAIR.