Join our Conservation Partner, Sea Turtle Recovery, for their Eighth Annual Sea Turtle Race!

The race will take place at the scenic Orange Reservoir in West Orange. This race is nicknamed the “Cold Stun Run” to highlight our busiest time of year, which 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 temperatures become too cold. The 5k race will start at 8:30 am. The 1.7-mile Family Fun Walk starts 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 who present their race ID at the zoo admission ticket booth.

Registration: (Discount available for USATF Members during registration – *Member number required)
Now through September 14th: $30/1 person or Group Discount $25/person with 4 or more people.
September 15th through October 10th: $35/1 person or Group Discount $30/person with 4 or more people.

Early Packet Pickup: Friday, October 9th from 5:30- 7 pm at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, Ronald Mount Building

T-Shirts: Race shirts will be provided for participants who pre-register by September 14th. Race shirts will be available in limited quantity to those who sign up after September 14th 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, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and above

Location & Parking:

Essex County Park at Orange Reservoir, Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ US 07052, with parking available on the west side of Cherry Lane, across from Clipper Pavilion.