Tipsy Turtle 2 Mile Fun Run and Festival

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Vero Beach, FL; Jaycee Beach Park, 4200 Ocean Drive, 32963
Type: RUN

Official registration Past results (if available)

At a glance

A charming 2-mile fun run and festival in Vero Beach, celebrating sea turtles and supporting coastal habitat protection with family-friendly Easter fun.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
Festive

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Tipsy Turtle 2 Mile Fun Run and Festival in Vero Beach, a unique event supporting sea turtle conservation. This family-friendly gathering combines a relaxed run with a vibrant post-race festival, featuring music, raffles, and engaging Easter activities for all ages. Every step you take helps protect coastal habitats, making your participation a meaningful contribution to wildlife. Celebrate community and cause in a lively atmosphere.

What to expect

Enjoy a relaxed 2-mile run on a flat, low-altitude course.
Celebrate afterward with post-race food, beverages, and music.
Kids can join stationary games, a Hatchling Dash, and an Easter Eco Egg Hunt.

Standout details

100% of proceeds benefit sea turtle conservation
Collectible race T-shirts and participation pins
Easter activities and Kids Corner
Awards for fastest, largest, and even slowest teams

Perks & features

Food & Drink

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

2 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $43.50
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
2 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $43.50
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 6:51 AM EST · Closes Apr 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

Flat
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

Warm season

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

From the organizer

At this one-of-a-kind fun run and festival event, we can all "Run Into Sea Turtle Nesting Season" together. 100% of the event's proceeds will benefit CCinc’s mission of protecting coastal habitats for sea turtle survival.

Race Amenities:

Extra soft collectible race T-shirts (**Shirts guaranteed for the first 400 registered people)

Collectible participation pins for all who register

Post-Race Food & Beverages

Music, Raffle, Prizes, Shopping, Photo Station, Easter Activities, and More

Event Time Table (Updated from last year):

Race Packet Pickup: Friday, April 3rd: @ Coastal Connections Admin Office 1790 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960, from 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

Race and Festival: Saturday, April 4th: @ Jaycee Beach Park from 8:00 AM-10:30 AM

7:00 AM: Race Registration & Packet Pickup Opens

7:30 AM: Vendor Village Opens

8:00 AM: Race Warm-up and 2-mile Race START!!!

8:00 AM: Kids Corner Opens (Stationary Kids Games and Activities)

8:30 AM: Race Awards

9:00 AM: Kids Hatchling Dash On The Beach

9:30 AM: Kids Easter Eco Egg Hunt In The Park

9:45 AM: Raffle Closes

10:00 AM: Vendor Village Closes

Race Awards:

Indvl: Overall Runners: Top 3 M/F

Indvl : Age Groups: Top 3 M/F

9 & under , 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Team: Largest Team (Most team members in the race)

Team: Fastest Team (Scored based on the fastest 5 people on your team)

Team: Best Fundraisers (The team that raises the most donations $$$)

Team: Slowest Team (Scored based on the slowest 5 people on your team) <---NEW, becuase why not, turtles are slow.

Team: Largest Team (Most team members in the race) Team: F

Race Registration Fees:

Through 4/2 4/3 - 4/4

Adult $40 $45

Child -12 & Under $30 $35

*$5 discount without a shirt

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