Tybee Turtle Trot 5k Beach Run is April 13, 2024, from 8 a.m. to noon!
It’s that time of the year again when we prepare for the upcoming sea turtle nesting season starting May 1st! Help support our Tybee Sea Turtle Project and our resident sea turtles, Westie and Ossie, by participating in our Tybee Turtle Trot 5K beach run fundraiser. Runners receive a t-shirt, a medal, and admission to the center after the race!
Location: North Beach by new Tybee Island Marine Science Center
When: April 13th, 8:00 AM
The Tybee Sea Turtle Project locates and protects sea turtle nests on the island. The science center’s resident sea turtles serve as Marine Debris Ambassadors during their three-year stay. While growing strong and healthy, Ike and Westie educate visitors on the impacts affecting sea turtle populations and our conservation efforts to protect them.
The deadline for a guaranteed runner shirt is April 4th. Become a sea turtle supporter and register for the Turtle Trot today!
Registration includes a runner’s shirt, a medal, and free admission on race day
Packet Pick Up: Friday, April 12th, 3:00 – 7:00 or Saturday, April 13, 7:00 AM
Location of Packet Pick-Up: Black gate to the left (West) of the science center, in the North Beach parking lot.
Trot Day: 8:00 AM beach run followed by sea turtle activities at the center throughout the day.
As always, our delicious Mermaid Morning Bliss Coffee is a brand standard in all of our cottages. Mermaid Morning Bliss Coffee is roasted exclusively for Mermaid Cottages by locally owned and operated, PERC Coffee. The purchase of our coffee helps support Sea Turtle Projects in Georgia and around the world. Mermaid Morning Bliss Coffee and mugs can be purchased at Seaside Sisters, located at 1207 Hwy. 80 East | 912.786.9216.
So, trot on over to our website to reserve one of our happy little cottages by the sea. You’ll vacation with a purpose, support sea turtle conservation, and enjoy lots of Tybee Time. too!
