Sea Turtle Race – Cold Stun Run

Sea Turtle Race – Cold Stun Run
NO Race Day Registration. Online Registration ONLY

REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59PM THURSDAY SEPT 30th! DON’T MISS IT!

 
Place:
Orange Reservoir, 9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ US 07052
 
Information: The third annual Sea Turtle Race will travel on a USATF certified course around the scenic Orange Reservoir in West Orange. This year’s race is nicknamed the “Cold Stun Run” to highlight our busiest time of year that usually starts in November and December. During this time of year our hospital will fill with sick sea turtles that are cold stunned from failing to migrate south before temperature become too cold. The 5k race will start at 8:30 am with a 1.7 mile Family Fun Walk starting at 8:35 am. Refreshments will be available after the race at Clipper Pavilion. Discounted admission to the Turtle Back Zoo will be available to participants that present their race id at the zoo admission ticket booth. 
 

Registration:
Now through September 17th: $30/1 person or Group Discount $25/person with 4 or more people.
September 18th through September 30th: $35/1 person or Group Discount $30/person with 4 or more people.
NO Race Day Registration. Online Registration ONLY

T-Shirts: Race shirts will be provided for participants who pre-register by September 17th.  Race shirts will be available in limited quantity to those who sign up on or after September 18th as supplies last on a first come, first served basis at check in. 

Race Day: 7:30 am Packet Pickup Starts
8:30 am 5k Run Starts
8:35 am Family Fun Walk Starts

Awards: 5k Run only
Top Male Overall
Top Female Overall
Top 2 Male/Female Age Groups: 
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,

Location & Parking:  Orange Reservoir, 9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ US 07052 with parking available on the west side of Cherry Lane, across from Clipper Pavilion.

UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19:
Rules are subject to change at any time as per NJ Governor Executive orders and Department of Health Guidelines.

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