9 running events in Glynn County, Georgia

This annual community event draws more than 1,500 participants and is a treasured Golden Isles tradition. Super Dolphin Day is the largest fundraiser for the PTAs of St. Simons Elementary (SSE) and Oglethorpe Point Elementary schools (OPES). Race proceeds help provide valuable resources to enhance educational programs at both schools.

Friday February 6th Pre-race Pasta Party and packet pick up

ONSITE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY AT ST SIMONS ELEMENTARY AND SATURDAY AT THE CASINO.

5:00-7:00 p.m. at St. Simons Island Elementary 805 Ocean Blvd. St Simons Island, GA 31522

Saturday February 7th Race Day and packep pick up.

Start and Finish located at the St Simons Casino located at 550 Beachview Dr. St. Simons Island, GA.

Packet pick up starts at 6:15am

5k Start 7:30 am

Fun Run 8:45 am

Register by January 23th to guarantee a t-shirt. SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER THIS DATE.

Please review course/event maps to familiarize with the courses and event locations.

Plenty of parking in and around the area of the St Simons Casino and Light House.

NO DOGS or other pets allowed to participate in any of the events.

Race Date: February 21st, 2026

Welcome to the registration page for the 19th Annual Shark Run 5k and one mile run! All proceeds from this race will support CB Greer Elementary's PTA!

Shark 5K: 8:30am

*5k awards to follow

Jake McHargue One Mile Run: 9:45am

*1 Mile awards to follow

5k Award categories: Male and Female Overall, Male and Female Masters, Male and Female 7 and under, 8-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

1 mile Award categories: 0-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-15, 16+

2026 Southern Food Series

550 South Beachview Dr., Jekyll Island, GA or Home Run Run

Support 4-H as you run races at Camp Jekyll. Earn points for four races in two series: the Clover Glove Race Series and the Black Bag Race Series. The four races (Shrimp 4K, Grits 4K, Green Eggs 4K, and Ham 4K) will be run on Jekyll Island. These races are IN PERSON only. Pre-registered runners will receive one collectable shirt if running at least two races and pre-registered by March 23, 2026.

Schedule:

• April 11, Shrimp 4K (5:24 pm)

• April 11, Grits 4K (6:14 pm)

• April 12, Green Eggs 4K (7:34 am)

• April 12, Ham 4K, 8:24 am)

Fees: $12.44 per race

• Shrimp 4K

• Grits 4K

• Green Eggs 4K

• Ham 4K

To be guaranteed shirt and meal - register no later than March 23, 2025.

Race day registration accepted. No shirts available or meals guaranteed with race day registration.

Questions: [email protected] or [email protected]

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!

RACE DATE: MAY 2ND, 2026

RACE TIME: 8:00AM

Join Risley Middle School in their second annual Risley Run and Wildcat Walk! Take your pick on whether you want to RUN or WALK. All proceeds from this event will support Risley Middle School student organizations and athletic teams. The Risley Run is hosted by Risley Middle School FBLA, a student organization that supports the development of well-rounded students.

The 5k run will start at 8:00am and wind through neighborhoods along South Port Parkway. The Start and Finish line will be in front of Risley Middle School. All runners will receive a tshirt. Event will be chipped timed and results posted.

Runners and walkers are encouraged to hang around for the Awards Ceremony following the race. Come join in on the fun while also supporting some great students!

THE DEADLINE TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT IS APRIL 21ST.

Packet Pick-Up will be on Friday, May 1st at Risley Middle School from 5:00-6:30 pm. Packets can also be picked up on race morning!

Game Changers Running Company St. Simons and the Golden Isles Track Club Presents the 3rd Annual 5k Repeater Challenge!

The Challenge: Run as many 3-mile laps every 45 minutes as you can. If you complete all 12 laps, that will be 36 miles

12 x 45 minute 3 miles laps

8:00 a.m. Start

5:00 p.m. End of last lap

Laps begin and end at the Game Changers Running Company store in Red Fern Village, the route will be the Monday night usual route.

For each lap completed you will receive 1 or more entries to a drawing for 1 pair of free pair of shoes from Game Changers.

For example:

Lap 1 = 1 entry

Lap 2 = 2 entries

Lap 3 = 3 entries

Note:

To earn drawing entries, you must start at 8 a.m. and run the laps consecutively.

You can come after 8 a.m. to run laps but will not receive drawing entries.

-$10 fee +registration fee

• Overall Winner will receive:

• a free pair of shoes from Gamae Changers Running Company

• a trophy sponsored by the Golden Isles Track Club

• This is the only award for this event. The Overall winner is the runner who

• A: Completes the most laps

• B: completes them the fastest in case of a tie.

-No shirts or age group awards

-A SWAG Bag for anyone who completes the challenge

-Encourage the use of Strava or Garmin to log the miles

-We will have a clock to track the 45 minutes per lap

-Must complete each 3-mile lap within 45 minutes

-Each runner begins the lap at the same time

-Will have nutrition & hydration throughout the day for participants

-Sponsored by Game Changers Running Store and Golden Isles Track Club

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