*Please note - the race starts at 8AM!* 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
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Tipsy Turtle 2 Mile Fun Run and Festival – Vero Beach, FL 2026
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Vero Beach, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
