Annual Sea Turtle Race Coming Back to Orange Reservoir October 4
On Oct. 4, runners and walkers will gather at Orange Reservoir in West Orange, New Jersey. Their mission? To support cold-stunned sea turtles through the Seventh Annual Sea Turtle Race….
On Oct. 4, runners and walkers will gather at Orange Reservoir in West Orange, New Jersey. Their mission? To support cold-stunned sea turtles through the Seventh Annual Sea Turtle Race.
The main 5K kicks off at 8:30 a.m. sharp. Five minutes later, families take to the trails for a 1.7-mile walk. This "Cold Stun Run" sheds light on sea turtles stuck in chilly waters when migration plans go wrong.
Want to run? Entry fees stand at $35 per person until race day. Teams of four save five bucks each. USTF members get special rates: just bring your number when you sign up.
Quick tip: Register before Sept. 14 to lock in your race shirt. After that date, it's luck of the draw during check-in.
Got time on Oct. 3? Swing by the Ronald Mount Building at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to grab your race packet. Can't make it? No sweat: pick it up at 7:30 a.m. race morning.
After crossing the finish line, catch your breath at Clipper Pavilion with post-race snacks. Flash your race badge at the zoo entrance for a sweet discount to meet some real-life turtles.
