3 walking events in Glynn County, Georgia
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Glynn County
3 events in Glynn County-
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
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:
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10K Race 7:00 a.m.
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5K Race 7:20 a.m.
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Fun Run (1 kilometer) 8:30 a.m.
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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!
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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!
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Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 7:45 AMSee full details
Please join us for the Pedal Golden Isles ride on October 17, 2026, sponsored by Bike Walk Golden Isles.
Early Packet Pickup: TBD
Ride Day Packet Pickup; Saturday 10/17 7 am at Risley Middle School
Bike Walk Golden Isles is a non-profit organization based in Glynn County working to make the area safer and friendlier for people who bike, walk, run and roll. We hold community events year-round, as well as work with local authorities to increase safer roads for all. BWGI is funded by a generous grant from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety, as well as local grants, donations, and memberships. Events like Pedal Golden Isles allow us to expand the reach of our programs as well as purchase items like bike helmets, lights and safety gear. To work with our organization or learn more about upcoming events, visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and bikewalkgoldenisles.org.
The event offers rides of 20, 40, and 62 miles. One of the goals of Bike Walk Golden Isles is to promote safe cycling. Accordingly, the rides are intended to be recreational rides rather than races. The rides will allow you to cycle with friends and hopefully you will make new friends along the routes and at the frequent rest stops. Each rider will receive a quality, ride themed t-shirt to commemorate the event.
All participants are required to wear a bike helmet; Bike Walk Golden Isles can provide you with a correctly-fitted helmet if riders are in need. E-bikes, tandems, adult trikes, stand-up bikes, and recumbent bikes are permitted. E-motos, mopeds, and similar Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (EPAMDs) are NOT allowed. The general rule is that bikes must use pedals to propel forward. Please reach out to [email protected] for clarity about this regulation.
NOTE: You must register by October 1st to guarantee a shirt.
The bike ride will begin and end at Risley Middle School at 707 South Port Parkway, Brunswick GA
20 Mile Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48830458
40 Mile Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46169193
62 Mile Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45821583