Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot

Island Montessori School will hold the seventh annual Tinted Turtle Trot 5k and 1 Mile Run on Sunday, April 10th at Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach. This year’s event features a Kids’ Dash for younger participants as well as 5K and 1-mile races.

The run has a colorful twist: runners and walkers will experience color explosions before and during the race! Our event is unique to this area!

Registration for the 5K event is currently $30, with discounts provided to school, athletic, corporate, and community teams. Registration fees increase after March 11th. Participants can register at www.TintedTurtletrot.com before March 11th to be guaranteed a shirt. 

Packet pick-up location is, Friday, April 8th, 5-7 p.m. at Good Hops Brewery 811 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. Participants can also pick up the morning of the race starting at 9am at Mike Chappell Park.

An awards ceremony will be held following the race during the Post Race Party at Good Hops starting at 1130am.

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 March 11th

March 12th-April 9th – $35

Race Day – $40

1mile - $20 until March 11th

March 12th-Race Day – $25

 Shirt size guaranteed if registered before March 10th

KIDS’ DASH - $5 – No shirt

Awards for In Person Events:

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

1mile 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