Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot

Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot

Sun April 26, 2026

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
• Category #2 - Most fundraising

VOLUNTEER: We can always use more volunteers for our event. Contact us to volunteer.

Event Timed by Run The East, LLC

Race Contact Info: [email protected]