Run, jog or walk for animals in this summer’s most exciting race, the Georgia Aquarium 5K: Turtle Trot! The Turtle Trot will take place in the heart of downtown Atlanta and is perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike. The event will begin and end at Pemberton Place, giving participants …
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Run, jog or walk for animals in this summer’s most exciting race, the Georgia Aquarium 5K: Turtle Trot! The Turtle Trot will take place in the heart of downtown Atlanta and is perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike. The event will begin and end at Pemberton Place, giving participants easy access to Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park and more. Come for the fast and flat course and stay for the post-race hospitality and high-energy DJ.
Registration includes a sweat-wicking, soft to the touch t-shirt, a finisher’s medal, runner’s hospitality and a sponsor fair at the end of the race. The top male and female finishers from each age group will win one ticket to Georgia Aquarium. The top male and female finishers in the Masters age group (40+) will win an up-close animal encounter for two. The top overall male and female finishers will each win an up-close animal encounter for two and a Big Peach Running gift certificate!
Children may participate in the 5k run, so long as they complete the course at the minimum pace of 20 minutes/mile. There is also a free Tot Trot 50-meter dash for children 4 and under who may not be ready for a full 5k run.
All proceeds from the Turtle Trot go to Georgia Aquarium’s research and conservation programs that directly benefit aquatic species, including turtles.
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Great Inaugural Race Experience!
This was the first year of the Turtle Trot, and overall it was a great experience! There were 1115 runners, which was far more than I expected. I had a … MORE
This was the first year of the Turtle Trot, and overall it was a great experience! There were 1115 runners, which was far more than I expected. I had a friend pick up my bib at early pickup, so I can’t speak to how smooth it was, but he didn’t have any complaints. The shirt and medal were both very attractive. The course took us through some interesting parts of downtown Atlanta, but it definitely embodied the three tenets of summertime Atlanta running: Hot, Hilly, and Humid! My only complaint about the race is that the start could have been better organized. There were no corrals, which was fine; however, it would have been beneficial to have the announcer suggest a bit of self-seeding. I was maybe 1/5 of the way back in the corral and it took me over 30 seconds to get across the start line. Not only was everyone bunched up, but everyone was strolling toward the start. It took some time and energy to get around the walkers. Overall, though, it was a fun race on a great course!