Turtle Trot

Annual Fundraiser for The Crest

Turtle Trot 2024

Thank you to all who participated in the 2024 event!

If you missed out on our fun annual trail race and family-friendly fun run this year, be sure to check back here next spring for details on the 6th annual event, date to be announced. Follow us on Facebook and/or subscribe to receive The Crest email newsletters and announcements for all our future family-friendly events and activities.

5th Annual Event

Saturday, June 22, 2024, 9am-12pm

10k Run
5k Run
1-mile Fun Run
Breakfast
Prize Ceremony
Western Pond Turtle presentation and visit the turtle pond

The annual Turtle Trot trail race fundraiser features scenic views of historic ranch land, forests and wetlands, including the pond that is home to the race’s namesake, Western Pond Turtles.

All proceeds benefit The Crest’s outdoor education programs and support furthering our mission.

Please leave dogs at home. No outside dogs are permitted at this working ranch.

Goat kids browse beside the Turtle Trot trail

Goats browse beside the trail

Preparing the trail for Turtle Trot 2022

Pre-race trail prep

A young Western Pond Turtle at Willow-Witt Ranch

Western Pond Turtle hatchling

Turtle Trot 2021 5k trail race workers clearing the trail

Volunteers clear the 5k trail

Schedule

9:00 AM

10k Run Start
9:15 AM

5k Run Start
10:00 AM

1-mile Fun Run Start
10 AM – 12 PM

Breakfast available at the campground
10:45 AM

Prize Ceremony followed by presentation and visit to the endangered Western Pond Turtles in our pond