Sat, Apr 10, 2027

Turtle Trot 5K

Hudson, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

About the Turtle Trot 5K

The course runs along a paved path through SunWest Park, circling around what were once salt mines. It is a flat, paved route, so footing is easy the whole way. The race benefits an adaptive and inclusive parks program in Pasco County, and it is held in memory of a local parks administrator whose work shaped that program.

Packet pickup happens race morning before a brief pre-race meeting, so there is no separate day-before trip to plan. The park itself is worth arriving a little early for, especially if you have not been to SunWest before.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

88finishers

21:35winner

39:17median

1:04:39cutoff

Top 3: Joey Costanzo (21:35) · Will Sharp (23:19) · Liam Harrison (23:49)

6.2 Miles · 2026 results

29finishers

43:36winner

1:08:23median

1:50:22cutoff

Top 3: Jose Santa (43:36) · Hunter Barcena (44:26) · Kirstie Richards (49:07)

The Turtle Trot 5K has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles4/10/2027 08:00$20

3.1 Miles4/10/2027 08:00$10

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Common Questions About the Turtle Trot 5K

Will I finish last at the Turtle Trot 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 39:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:39, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Turtle Trot 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (88 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Turtle Trot 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:35 while the median finisher took 39:17. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.