Essex County Park, West Orange NJ
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
🏁 Event Information
- Race Name: The Eighth Annual Sea Turtle Race
- Location: Scenic Orange Reservoir in West Orange
- Race Nickname: “Cold Stun Run” to highlight our busiest time of year
- Race Times: 5k starts at 8:30 am: 1.7 mile Family Fun Walk starts at 8:35 am
Refreshments will be available after the race at Clipper Pavilion. Discounted admission to the Turtle Back Zoo will be available to participants that present their race id at the zoo admission ticket booth.
📝 Registration
(Discount available for USATF Members during registration - Member number required)
- Now through September 14th: $30/1 person or Group Discount $25/person with 4 or more people
- September 15th through October 10th: $35/1 person or Group Discount $30/person with 4 or more people
📦 Early Packet Pickup
Friday October 9th from 5:30-7pm at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, Ronald Mount Building
👕 T-Shirts
Race shirts will be provided for participants who pre-register by September 14th. Race shirts will be available in limited quantity to those who sign up after September 14th as supplies last on a first come, first served basis at check in.
🎉 Race Day Schedule
- 7:30 am: Packet Pickup Starts
- 8:30 am: 5k Run Starts
- 8:35 am: Family Fun Walk Starts
🏆 Awards
5k Run only
- Top Male Overall
- Top Female Overall
- Top 3 Male/Female Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and above
📍 Location & Parking
Essex County Park at Orange Reservoir, Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ US 07052 with parking available on the west side of Cherry Lane, across from Clipper Pavilion.
