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Turtle Trek 5k
Benefiting the Volusia/Flagler Turtle Patrols
March 7, 2026
Registration 6:30 - 8:00 am
Race/Walk Event 8:00 am
Kids Fun Run 8:45 am
Race starts and finishes at the beautiful Ponce Inlet Lighthouse park.
Packet Pick Up
Pre-Race: March 6th from 3-5 pm Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Park
Day of: March 7th 6:30 - 8:00 am at Lighthouse Park
Awards
Top Overall Male & Female
Top 3 in each of the following age groups will receive an award.
9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & up
Awards and Post Race refreshments following race.
For more info contact: Michael Pro (209) 261-9489
email: [email protected]
The American Legion Post 127 is happy to announce their 3rd Annual Leprechaun Run 5k Fun Run held on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, at 8 a.m., located at Post 127, 109 Cassadaga Road, Lake Helen, FL 32744.
We anticipate this race to quickly become a St. Patrick’s Day tradition attracting families across Florida’s Central East Coast. The Leprechaun Run will provide a family fun opportunity to support our American Legion Post 127, and local Military Veterans. FREE PANCAKES and BEER (must be of legal drinking age) provided to all participants after the race.
At the American Legion Post 127, we work year-round on activities, ceremonies, and fundraisers that support, celebrate, and assist our Military Veterans, and their families. These fundraisers include and are not limited to our “Annual Veterans Harvest Dinner” on the 3rd Saturday in October, “Post 127 Bingo” on every Thursday and Saturday of each month, “Post 127 Breakfast” on the 2nd Saturday of each month, and, many other pop-up activities throughout the year.
Place
American Legion Post 127
109 Cassadaga Rd.
Lake Helen, FL US 32744
Medals
Finisher Medals to all participants.
BENEFICIARY
All funds raised will go back into the race for runner amenities including race shirts with sponsor logos and names, finisher's medals for all participants, entertainment with endorsements, and an awards ceremony honoring our top runners. All additional funds raised will be allocated to the American Legion Post 127 to support and celebrate our Military Veterans, and their families.
RACE ENTRY FEES
January 20 - February 24 - $20.00
February 25 - March 15 - $25.00
March 16 - March 20 - $30.00
Race Day: $35.00
Special Pricing for Students 17 & under:
January 20 - March 9 - $15.00
March 10 - March 20 - $20.00
Race Day: $25.00
Packet Pick-up
Date: March 19, 2026 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Date: March 20, 2026 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: American Legion Post 127 - 109 Cassadaga Rd., Lake Helen, FL US 32744
Race Day Packet Pick-up
Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026 - 7:00 a.m.
Location: American Legion Post 127 - 109 Cassadaga Rd., Lake Helen, FL US 32744
Race Start Time
March 21st, 8:00 a.m. at American Legion Post 127
Finish Medals
All finishers receive a finisher medal.
FREE KIDS RUN
9:00 a.m. All kids receive a winning ribbon.
T-SHIRTS
Each Registered Runner will receive a custom event logo shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed for registrations received after Feb 15th.
TIMING & SCORING
This race is a fun run and the top 3 males and top 3 females will be awarded. There will be NO chip timing or age group awards.
PARKING
Location: Ivy Hawn Charter School
565 S. Lakeview Dr. #110, Lake Helen, FL 32744
AHOY, ME HEARTIES! ARE YOU READY TO SET SAIL FOR FUN, FOLLOW THE TREASURE MAP AND UNLEASH YER INNER PIRATE!! Put your best paw forward to come out, show that panther pride, conquer this 1 mile fun run and support Samsula Academy while making memories enjoying an event filled with fun for the whole family! CAUTION: you will experience water, excitement and a lot of laughs along the route. Finish the race with us at the after party filled with music, games, foam fun, costume contest and yummy food. Event will be 10am- 12pm.
**ALL FUNDRAISING PROCEEDS WILL GO TO IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPANSION OF SAMSULA ACADEMY'S CAMPUS. **
Look for more race updates as we get closer to the event!!!