Turtle Derby 5k Trail Race

About the Event

Join us for a turtle derby themed 5K trail race at Hopkins Farm Brewery on Saturday April 11th, 2026 to raise funds for local wildlife conservation

Race Goals

Raise funds for Susquehannock Wildlife Society's local wildlife conservation efforts
Raise awareness about turtle population declines and conservation efforts
Build community between local wildlife conservationists, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts
Have fun running around Hopkins Farm Brewery. Turtle costumes encouraged!

Packet Pickup

Friday April 10th, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Susquehannock Wildlife Conservation Center (1725 Trappe Church Rd, Darlington, MD)
Saturday April 11th, 2026, from 7:30 to 8:30 am at Hopkins Farm Brewery (3833 Rider Ln, Havre De Grace, MD)

Race Details

Runners need to arrive at the start line at 9:00 am
Brief introduction to the race from 9:00 to 9:10 am
The race will start at 9:10 am
Turtley awesome after party 9:30-11:00 am
Beer available for purchase after 10 am
Award ceremony 10:30 am
The course will be a meandering 5K around the trails at Hopkins Farm Brewery

Race Course

https://www.strava.com/routes/3470164656223794718

Giveaways

Every participant will receive a wooden race medal
Add a race tee shirt for $5.00
Race tees will be ordered on 3/27/2026, any sign ups after this date will have the option to purchase a shirt at the race.

Awards and Prizes

Awards will be given to the top three males and females in each age group
Age groups: 10 and under, 11-18, 19-30, 30-50, 50 and over
Prizes given to the most realistic turtle costume, most original turtle costume, best overall turtle costume, best group turtle costume, and best family turtle costume

After party

After you are done racing, join us for the turtley awesome after party
Awards and prizes will be presented at 10:30 am
Live music by Sean O'Brien
Grab a beer at Hopkins Farm Brewery

Contact for John@suskywildlife.org questions

This event made possible by a grant from the Harford County Office of Community & Economic Development. For those of you who are visiting from out of town, please consider staying in a local hotel so you can join both of our pollinator events this weekend. Hotel accommodations and other fun things in the area can be found by visiting www.helloharford.com

Races Offered

2027 Turtle Derby 5K Trail Race

Apr 10, 2027

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Havre De Grace.

thermostat Temperature

9.0° / 19.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.3° / 16.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 1m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:25

nightlight Sunset

19:42

About Havre De Grace

Learn more about the host city, Havre De Grace.

Havre de Grace, abbreviated HdG, is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It is situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of Chesapeake Bay. It is named after the port city of Le Havre, France, which in full was once Le Havre de Grâce.