Making Turtle Tracks 5K/Run

Apr 27 2024 - 6:30am

Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI), along with Panama City Beach Turtle Watch will host the annual Making Turtle Tracks 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser on Saturday, April 27th. Check-in  begins at 7AM with the walk/run starting at 8:30AM from the M.B. Miller County Pier. 

Register NOW: runsignup.com/Race/FL/PanamaCityBeach/MakingTurtleTracks
All proceeds from the event will be directed to sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation efforts at Gulf World Marine Institute.

Participants will walk 2.5 K west towards Bid A Wee Beach, then return back to the County Pier for a total of 5K. Along the way, participants will learn about local sea turtles, shorebirds, marine mammals, and other local coastal wildlife.

Making Turtle Tracks 5K Fundraiser
Saturday, April 27th | M.B. Miller County Pier
7AM: Check-In + Shirt Pick-Up
8:30AM: Walk/Run Starts

Attendees are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles for the event. Water stations will be set up at the turnaround point, as well as at the check-in area. Food will also be available at the end of the 5K.