Making Turtle Tracks

🌊 Event Overview

• Event Name: Making Turtle Tracks Beach 5K Fun Walk/Run
• Date: September 27, 2025
• Location: 15405 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
• Organizer: Gulf World Marine Institute, Inc. and Panama City Beach Turtle Watch

🏖️ About the Race

• Scenic Route: Enjoy a morning walk along our white, sandy beach.
• Conservation Focus: Learn about local sea turtle conservation efforts.
• Beach 5K: This event is held on the beach, not on paved roads.
• Proceeds: All proceeds will support sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation.

🗓️ Event Details

• Start Location: Sandy beach in front of Beach Access 52 near Barefoot Hide-A-Way Restaurant.
• Check-In: Begins at 7:00 AM: Walk/Run starts at 8:30 AM.
• Course: Participants will walk 2.5K east towards Bid A Wee Beach, then return for a total of 5K.
• Parking: Available at Gulf World Marine Park: use the crosswalk at Hills Road and Front Beach Road.

👕 Registration Information

• T-Shirt Guarantee: Register by September 12 to guarantee an event T-shirt.
• Day-Of Registration: Available at a $5 increased rate.
• Online Fee: Starting at midnight on September 27, the online registration fee will be $50.
• Goodie Bags: Every participant will receive a goodie bag with sponsor information and water stations will be provided.

🔗 Join Us

We hope to see you there! For more information and to register, visit Making Turtle Tracks.