

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Turtle Derby 5K Trail Race
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a turtle derby-themed 5K trail race fundraiser with our friends at Hopkins Farm Brewery on April 11th, 2026. 

Turtle derbies used to be popular events that consisted of participants collecting turtles from the wild and entering them into a "race". However, these events are mostly a thing of the past due to ethical and ecological concerns for the turtles involved. Collecting turtles from the wild contributes to population declines, and having them interact with other turtles from different populations can spread diseases. Additionally, many of the turtles involved in these derbies would have their shells painted, which can harm the turtle and make them more susceptible to predators when released into the wild. We wanted to flip the turtle derby idea on its head and host an event that would raise awareness and funds for local turtle conservation efforts. 

On Saturday, April 11th, 2026, we will be hosting a turtle derby-themed 5K trail race with our friends at Hopkins Farm Brewery. The goals of our race are to:

1. Raise funds for Susquehannock Wildlife Society's local wildlife conservation efforts

2. Raise awareness about turtle population declines and conservation efforts

3. Build community between local wildlife conservationists, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts

4. Have fun running around Hopkins Farm Brewery

This family-friendly race is a great way to support a meaningful cause, have fun with friends and family, promote your health, and experience the outdoors at one of Maryland's highest-quality breweries. Walkers, joggers, and runners are welcome!

Join us for a turtley awesome after party!

Wear a turtle costume! Prizes given to the most realistic turtle costume, the most original turtle costume, and best overall turtle costume, best group turtle costume, and best family turtle costume. 

Tickets are required. See the link below for additional details

For more details and to sign up for the race, please visit https://www.susquehannockwildlife.org/turtletrailrace/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/havre-de-grace/turtle-derby-5k-trail-race/200029401212727
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, nonprofit, health-wellness, parties, entertainment, costume-parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 268

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/HavreDeGrace/TurtleDerby5kTrailRace?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=havre+de+grace-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Havre De Grace
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hopkins Farm Brewery
- **lat**: 39.572715399427
- **long**: -76.184391975403
- **full address**: Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3803 Rider Ln, Havre de Grace, MD 21078-1415, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Susquehannock Wildlife Society (https://allevents.in/org/susquehannock-wildlife-society/5906322)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8bfc38a0b25c7c98cda400c4a3ceaf78ad45ca6c84f725cf504be91f97469946-rimg-w1200-h800-dcbdd4d6-gmir?v=1773578268
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Turtle+Derby+5K+Trail+Race&date=11+Apr

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3803 Rider Ln, Havre de Grace, MD 21078-1415, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Susquehannock Wildlife Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, trips-adventures, nonprofit, health-wellness, parties, entertainment, costume-parties
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Turtle Derby 5K Trail Race ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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