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When
Saturday, March 27th, 2027
Where
Babe's Beach (between 61st Street Fishing Pier and Galveston Fishing Pier), Galveston TX
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
65–72°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
71–73°F
dry
2025
68–70°F
rain
2024
58–66°F
dry
2023
68–74°F
rain
2022
65–73°F
dry
2021
68–74°F
dry
2020
73–79°F
dry
2019
62–66°F
dry
2018
71–75°F
dry
2017
72–76°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Organizer: Turtle Island Restoration Network
- Event: 4th Annual 5K Run on Galveston Island
- Date: March 27, 2027
- Time: 7:00 AM
Race Details
- Location: Babe's Beach (between 61st Street Fishing Pier and Galveston Fishing Pier), Galveston, TX
- Distances: 5K and 1-mile fun run or walk
- Purpose: Educating the public about endangered sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico
- Nesting Season Awareness: April through July, along the Texas Coast
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Interested in sponsorship? Click here to learn more and sign up!
Registration Notes
- T-shirt Guarantee: Register by 12pm CST on March 19th to guarantee your T-shirt size!
- Late Registrations: Those who register after March 19th, 2027 at 4:00PM Central are not guaranteed a shirt in their selected size.
More Information
- For full event details: Visit Hatchling Hustle Race Page.
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