CB Greer Shark run 5k and Jake McHargue One Mile Run

The Blessing of the Fleet is an annual festival organized by the Darien-McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate our biggest industry, shrimping. This three day fun-filled event consists of various activities including the very popular YMCA 5k! The race will take runners through the picturesque and historic center of Darien, GA.

Race date is April 18th, 2026

5k start: 7:30am

FUN RUN Start: 8:45am

Register by March 27th, 2025 for a guaranteed shirt.

Race Day registration fee: $40 for the 5k $30 for the Fun Run

Runners will receive a race tshirt, FREE entry into the Blessing of the Fleet Festival and the Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast

Age groups awards: 0-10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Overall and Masters Champions will receive one month complimentary membership to any local YMCA.

Pre Race Packet Pick Up will be held on Friday April 17th from 4pm-7pm at the Darien Lions Club, 905 East Broad Street Darien, Ga 31305

Race day starts at 6:30 a.m.

Get ready to move to the beat at the Glynn Academy Band 5K Run/Walk, where the music follows you every step of the way! This isn’t just a race—it’s a walk-through concert featuring live performances by the Glynn Academy Band along the route. Don’t miss the highlight of the event, the Music Mile, where runners and walkers will be surrounded by sound as the band brings the energy to every note. All proceeds go toward new instruments and equipment to keep our music program thriving. Lace up, tune in, and join us for a one-of-a-kind rhythm-filled run!

Bike Walk Golden Isles, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is partnering up with the City of Brunswick for a bike rodeo as part of Georgia Cities Week on Wednesday, April 22nd from 4-6 PM at (location TBD)!

Join us for the FREE community event with a bike rodeo designed for children and youth ages 3-12. All are welcome!

BWGI and our partner organizations will be onsite leading this activity with trained LCIs and volunteer staff.

More information to come!

The fan-favorite annual race event returns to the road on Saturday, April 25th, 2026! Race with us on Jekyll Island as we mark the start of sea turtle nesting season on the Georgia coast. This important fundraising event supports the lifesaving work of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, through the Jekyll Island Foundation. Your support helps continue the Center’s mission of sea turtle rehabilitation, research, and education.

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RUN/WALK IN ANY OF THE EVENTS

Register to participate in one of this year’s races:

• 10K Race 7:00 a.m.

• 5K Race 7:20 a.m.

• Fun Run (1 kilometer) 8:30 a.m.

• Ghost Crawler (Virtual)

Registration includes a 2026 Turtle Crawl t-shirt for their support*! Runners placing in their age group will also receive a medal.

ONLINE RACE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd AT 11:59 PM – registration will be available during packet pick up and on-site the morning of the races, closing 30 minutes prior to race start. CASH OR CHECK ONLY. Prices for packet pick up and race day registration: 10K $65, 5K $55 FUN RUN $35. Race Shirts are not guaranteed at time of registration and you'll need to check after all the races are complete to see if one is available.

*To guarantee your race T-shirt size, complete your online registration NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 10th. Anyone that registers after April 10th is not guaranteed to receive a shirt. April 10th will also serve as the deadline for anyone wishing to switch their registration to virtual. Changes after the 10th will not be accepted.

The deadline to switch races online is April 21st, 2026. In person changes can be done on race day and must be communicated to the timer.

Race participants can pick up their t-shirts at packet pickup (details below) or on the morning of the Turtle Crawl. For Ghost Crawlers, every effort will be made to deliver your t-shirts by race day however delivery could be delayed due to mail carrier shipping and production delays.

Become a sea turtle ambassador and race for a cause.

Additional details and course maps will be posted soon.

Packet Pick Up: Friday, April 24th from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. location TBD. You can also pick up your packet on race morning.

Turtle Crawl was created in 2003 as a fundraiser for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to support its mission of sea turtle research, rehabilitation, and education. In more than a decade of operation, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center has provided care for more than 3,000 patients, including various sea turtle species and other coastal wildlife. Turtle Crawl participants have raised more than $100,000 to help save sea turtles and we sincerely appreciate your support for this event!