Turtle Trot - Lovers Key State Park - Florida

Event details

The Turtle Trot at Lovers Key State Park takes place on April 18, 2026 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The event location is 8700 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. The listed event is a 5K run. The entry fee is $45. Registration closes April 18, 2026. The park admission fee is included with registration.

Course, awards and beneficiary

The course runs on park trails and finishes near the beach by the Gulf of Mexico. It passes through maritime hammock, coastal dune habitat, and mangrove estuary areas. The event materials note wildlife that may be seen, including dolphins, shorebirds, and park turtles. Participants receive a custom race shirt. Awards are planned for overall male and female, Masters, Grandmasters, Senior Grandmasters, Veterans Master, and age-group prizes (age groups listed from 19 and under through 70+). Proceeds support the Friends of Lovers Key (FOLK), a 501(c)(3) citizen support organization that raises funds for Lovers Key State Park. Examples of FOLK support include fencing and signs for nesting seasons, cleanup and repairs after storms, equipment such as mowers and tram cars, and funding for community enrichment programs. A route map and race timing provider are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.