Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot
When is Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot?
Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Carolina Beach, NC.
What distances does Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot offer?
Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot offers 3 events: 1-Mile, 5K, Kids' Dash.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 5K | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Kids' Dash | 175.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
How much does Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot cost?
Registration for Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot held?
Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot is held in Carolina Beach, NC at Mike Chappell Park.
About Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot
Island Montessori School will hold the 11th Annual Tinted Turtle Trot 5k, 1 Mile Run and Kid’s Dash on Sunday, April 26th at Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach
Participants can register before April 5th to be guaranteed a shirt. This year registration will offer a no-shirt option for a $5 discount. Please select "No Shirt" on the giveaway page during registration to receive that discount at checkout. Registration is currently open, with discounts provided for school, athletic, corporate, and community teams.
An awards ceremony will be held at our After Race Party at Good Hops Brewing in Carolina Beach after the 5K. Awards ceremonies will begin no later than 11:30am for all races. Food will be available for purchase at the After Race Party (details coming).
Proceeds of the race will benefit Island Montessori School – the only free and public Montessori education offered in New Hanover County.
Cost of Registration:
5k
· $30 until April 5th
· $35 April 6th- April 25th
· $40 on Race Day
1-Mile
· $20 until April 5th
· $25 April 6th-Race Day
KIDS' DASH
· $10 - with shirt
· $5 - No shirt
*Shirt size guaranteed if registered by April 5th!
Awards:
5K Awards:
· Overall M/F 1st-3rd place
· Age groups M/F 1st-3rd place 9&U, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&Over
1-Mile Awards:
· Overall M/F 1st-3rd place
· Age groups M/F 1st-3rd place 5&U, 6-9, 10-13
KIDS' DASH:
· Finisher's ribbon
TEAM AWARDS!
· Category #1 - Largest team - get as many people as you can to sign up on your team to earn the team award
· Category #2 - Most fundraising - Under the Donate tab, click Become a Fundraiser and have your team raise the most money for IMS to earn the team award
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