Turtle Trot: NSB Beach 5k Run/Walk 2026

The race.

The Turtle Trot is a 3.1-mile beach run/walk held on May 23, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. on the sand in front of the Flagler Avenue Boardwalk in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Packet pickup and day-of registration begin at 7:00 a.m. at the clearly marked tent on the boardwalk. The course includes two water stops along the route, and every finisher receives a medal. Race shirts were included with early registrations (first 300 only), though supplies are sold out for new registrations. Professional chip timing and scoring provide results posted onsite and online after the event. Free professional photos are available for download following the race.