The Turtle Trot Challenge

Virginia is home to 25 species of turtle, six of which are endangered or threatened. Channeling your inner woodland box turtle, loggerhead sea turtle, or northern red-bellied cooter on race day? We appreciate you coming out of your shell and joining us, so we’ve got a great prize package for the slowest finisher.

What You Will Win

Be the person that completes their Run for the Wild 5K with the slowest finish time and you will win:

Devils Backbone Brewing Company Merchandise Prize Pack

1-Year Print Subscription to Blue Ridge Outdoors

Blue Ridge Outdoors is your guide to fly fishing in the Southeast, mountain biking in the Blue Ridge and adventure travel from the Highlands to the Piedmont.

A Guide to the
Turtles of Virginia

With over 100 photographs and illustrations, this guide will help you to identify the turtles of Virginia while providing insight into their behavior, ecology, distribution, and conservation.

1-Year Print Subscription to Virginia Wildlife Magazine

Virginia Wildlife is your ticket to learning more about Virginia’s spectacular wildlife, fisheries, and breathtaking habitats.

How to Participate in the Turtle Trot Challenge

Use Strava to Track Your Activity

Don’t have a Strava account? Visit Strava.com or download their app to get started. It is free to use and it will allow us to easily judge everyone’s results. Makes sure your account is set to public so we can see your activity. Already have a Strava account? Join our Virginia Wildlife Run Club!

Run (or Walk) Your 5K on July 17, 18, or 19, 2020

In order to be eligible, you must complete the 5K distance (3.1 miles) in your Strava activity. Do not go over the 5K distance. Once you have completed your 5K, name your activity “Run for the Wild”.

Submit Your Activity Before Monday, July 20, 2020

After you have completed your Run for the Wild 5K registration you will be sent a separate email with the Run for the Wild Challenge Submission Form the week of the event. Complete and submit that form before the deadline to be eligible for an award. Only one entry per person and you can only enter in one of the four listed challenges.

The Winner will be Announced on Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The person that completes their Run for the Wild 5K with the slowest finish time will win the Turtle Trot Challenge Award and will be notified via email. All challenge award winners will be announced on the DGIF website and social media channels.

Haven’t Registered for the Run For the Wild 5K Yet?

Don’t wait! Registration closes July 16, 2020. Learn more »