Join us for our
​17th Annual Turtle Fest
April 5, 2025 from 10 am to 4 pm
at Veteran's Park in Flagler Beach
This fundraiser supports the non-profit Volusia and Flagler Turtle Patrols. There will be may local artisans, giant tortoise races, environmental exhibits, and more! As every year, there is the possibility of the release of a rehabilitated sea turtle. Join us for the fun!
Interesting in sponsoring this event?​
​Click here for more information.
Turtle Trek 5K Run/Walk Photos
Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 1, 2025 ​for our annual Turtle Trek 5K Run/Walk! It was a huge success and we can't wait to see you again next year!
Don't see yourself in the slideshow below?
​Not to worry, CLICK HERE to see more than 400 photos from the day in Flickr!
2025 Turtle Trek 5K Sponsors
Please support our Turtle Trek sponsors, they help make morning patrols possible!
“JAKE”
Rue & Ziffra
Town of Ponce Inlet
A.A. Pittman & Sons Concrete Co. Inc.
Andrew M. Nawrocki, DMD, MS
Bambi & Michael Pro
Beach & Vine
Bob & Jan Shaw
Carson’s Crew
Charles & Kimberly Wright
Crabby Joe's Sunglow Pier
Cracked Egg Diner
Daytona Aquarium
Deena Delany
​Hidden Treasure
Gaff’s Realty – Matt Oechslin
Ginger Pinholster
Kathie Bunch
Kellie Abele, PLLC
Kirby & Brenda Burkholder
Lighthouse Ice Cream
Nancy Breedlove
Old Time Radio Hour
Racing’s North Turn
Susie Sells Seaside
Teri Barwick – Thrivent
The Bornos
Winner’s Circle Equine
7-11 Ponce Inlet

Need Merch?

We've got Turtle Trek 5K Merchandise available for purchase!
Contact us at [email protected] for available sizes and more info.
​2025 Turtle Trek 5K Race Shirts
2024 Turtle Trek 5K Race Shirts
​Medals from past years
$7
$5
​$5

Florida Sea Turtles

There are 5 species of sea turtles found along Florida's Beaches.

LOGGERHEAD

The Loggerhead Turtle is the most common turtle on  our beaches. She is named for her immense, block-like head and strong jaws.

LEATHERBACK

The Leatherback Turtle is the largest turtle. She has a leathery shell, can reach up to 7 feet in length and weigh up to 1,500 pounds.

GREEN

The Green Turtle gets her name from the color of her fat. She is an herbivore, eating plants, sea grasses,
​ and algae.

HAWKSBILL

The Hawksbill Turtle has a beautiful, distinct carapace (shell). It is  tortoiseshell in color and has overlapping scutes (scales). 

KEMP'S RIDLEY

The Kemp's Ridley is the most endangered sea turtle in the world. She is relatively small, weighing less than 100 pounds.
If you find a sick or injured sea turtle, please do not place it back in the water. It may need medical assistance. Call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision's Wildlife Alert Hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922) or, from your cell phone, dial #FWC or *FWC .