The fan-favorite annual race event returns to the road on Saturday, April 25, 2026! 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.
Turtle Crawl was created in 2003 as a fundraiser for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to support its mission of sea turtle research, rehabilitation, and education. In more than a decade of operation, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center has provided care for more than 3,000 patients, including a variety of sea turtle species and other coastal wildlife. Turtle Crawl participants have raised more than $100,000 to help save sea turtles and we sincerely appreciate your support for this event!
Registration for the 2026 Turtle Crawl opens soon!
To guarantee your race T-shirt size for race day, complete your registration by the date above. Race participants can pick up their T-shirts at packet pickup or on the morning of Turtle Crawl. For Ghost Crawlers, every effort will be made to deliver your T-shirt by race day.
10K Race starts at 7:00 a.m.
5K Race starts at 7:20 a.m.
1K Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m.
Show your turtle support by lending your time and energy to the Turtle Crawl event.
This event is made possible by the support of the following partners.
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is Georgia’s only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility. The Center offers the public a chance to learn about sea turtles and see rehabilitation in action with a host of interactive exhibits and experiences. Year-round indoor and outdoor programs are also available for guests of all ages.
Explore opportunities with Summer Waves Water Park, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, landscaping, retail, golf, and more.
Runners, walkers, and sea turtle enthusiasts alike gathered to show their support and raise funds for sea turtle rehabilitation and conservation efforts. Congratulations to everyone who participated, contributed to the cause, and supported the Georgia Sea Turtle Center!