Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot – Carolina Beach, NC 2026

Island Montessori School will hold the 11th Annual Tinted Turtle Trot 5k, 1 Mile Run and Kid’s Dash on Sunday, April 26th at Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach Participants can register before April 5th to be guaranteed a shirt. This year registration will offer a no-shirt option for a $5 discount. Please select "No Shirt" on the giveaway page during registration to receive that discount at checkout. Registration is currently open, with discounts provided for school, athletic, corporate, and community teams. An awards ceremony will be held at our After Race Party at Good Hops Brewing in Carolina Beach after the 5K. Awards ceremonies will begin no later than 11:30am for all races. Food will be available for purchase at the After Race Party (details coming). 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 April 5th · $35 April 6th- April 25th · $40 on Race Day