Englewood Beach Turtle Trot

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Englewood, FL; 2100 N Beach Road, 34223
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run or walk a stunning 5K on the sand of Englewood Beach, enjoying a breathtaking sunrise and coastal views that are truly one-of-a-kind.

Scenic
Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Experience the unique Englewood Beach Turtle Trot, a 5K beach run along Florida's stunning Englewood Beach shoreline. This sunrise event offers a breathtaking coastal experience, inviting runners and walkers to enjoy the soft sand and unparalleled views. Participants will journey north for 1.55 miles before turning back, all while soaking in what's described as the best view in Florida. It's a perfect opportunity to embrace a beautiful morning run by the ocean.

What to expect

Run directly on the soft sand of Englewood Beach for the entire 5K course.
Enjoy a beautiful sunrise as you experience the "best view in all of Florida."
Receive a custom sea turtle beach towel and a commemorative turtle finisher's medal.

Standout details

Run entirely on Englewood Beach sand
Breathtaking coastal sunrise views
Custom sea turtle beach towel
Commemorative turtle finisher's medal/magnet

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 4, 2025, 6:41 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 4, 2025, 6:41 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 4, 2025, 6:41 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

The course

Beach / sand
Flat
Timed race

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Beach / sand course, warm-day exposure

5K distance, sandy or beach-style terrain, flat area, typically mild weather

Warm season

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Event Name: Englewood Beach Turtle Trot Location: Chadwick Park at Englewood Beach Address: 2100 N Beach Road, Englewood, FL 34223 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

The Englewood Beach Turtle Trot is a unique 5K and 1-Mile beach run along the stunning shoreline of Englewood Beach. Participants will run or walk north on the sand for 1.55 miles before turning around and heading back to the finish line. This sunrise race offers a breathtaking coastal experience unlike any other. This is the race with the best view in all of Florida!

All participants receive a custom sea turtle beach towel and a commemorative turtle finisher’s medal.

Race Start Times

5K: 8:00 AM

1 Mile: 8:10 AM

Course

5K Course: Click Here! 1 Mile Course: Click Here!

Awards

Overall (5K Only):

Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female

Age Group Awards (Top 3 Male/Female, Net Chip Time):

0–10 | 11–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70+

Swag

All 5K and 1-Mile participants receive: Custom sea turtle beach towel Commemorative turtle finisher medal that doubles as a magnet

Packet Pickup

Friday, April 17th 2026 Details Coming Soon

Race Morning – Saturday, April 18th, 2026 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM Chadwick Park 2100 N Beach Road, Englewood, FL 34223

Parking Chadwick Park at Englewood Beach 2100 N Beach Road Englewood, FL 34223

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