WILL YOU BE THE TORTOISE OR THE HARE AT THIS YEAR’S TURTLE TROT 5K?
We all know the story of the tortoise and the hare. It’s a classic! In this case, you can be the tortoise or the hare and win big at the 24th Annual Turtle Trot!
The celebrated, annual Turtle Trot 5K Run brought to us by the Town of Jupiter is taking place on May 3rd and is kicking off at 7:30am. The usual location had to be changed up just a little bit due to construction. The exciting, new location will take place at Ocean Cay Park in Jupiter, which is located right between Jupiter and Juno Beach.
As far as the race goes the main Turtle Trot is a “flat out, back and forth” 3.1 mile long race. The competitors will run along the beach road all competing for the first place title. If racing isn’t your goal and you want it to be a little more relaxed joggers and walkers are applauded to partake and completion is a celebrated title (both the tortoises and the hares are welcome here!). Awards will be given to 1st-3rd overall male and female and first three places for male and female runners in each of the 15 age groups. Plenty of delicious refreshments and snacks will be served after the race is completed. Brooklyn Water Bagel will be supplying fresh bagels, delectable fruit from Berry Fresh Café, pancakes from Firefighters to the Rescue and refreshing Italian Ice from Annie’s Italian Ice.
New to the Turtle Trot this year are the “Kids Fun Run” and “Group Registration.” The Kids Fun Run is for kids 11 years and younger to partake in the race. The fun run begins at 7:10 am and some of the local firemen run along with the kids. It is a not a timed race but all of those who finish will get a medal. The Group Registration allows teams of 3 or more runners. The team with the most participants will win an award.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Pre-registration ends Wednesday, April 30, 2014
IMPORTANT!!! One day only packet pick up!
Packet pick up is Friday, May 2nd
Location: Jupiter Community Center, 200 Military Trail, Jupiter
Time: 9am-6pm
No race registrations will be accepted on Thursday, May 1st or Friday, May 2nd
For more information about the 24th Annual Turtle Trot, please visit the Town of Jupiter website and learn about how you can volunteer, race day info, age group details and registration fees. Don’t miss out on this fun, family friendly event!
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