Registration Opens for 12th Annual Turtle Crawl Triathlon on Jekyll Island

May event marks beginning of sea turtle nesting season, celebrates conservation efforts of Georgia Sea Turtle Center

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Jan 15, 2014, 10:10 ET

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., Jan. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration is now open for one of Jekyll Island's most-popular traditions, the annual Turtle Crawl Triathlon and NestFest celebrating athleticism and ecology on this beautiful barrier island.  It's the perfect time to start planning your family's "racecation" on Jekyll Island!

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Early morning 1,500-meter swim signals the start of annual Turtle Crawl Triathlon and NestFest, a family oriented fundraising event celebrating the launch of sea turtle nesting season on Jekyll Island. This year's three-race Turtle Crawl series, on May 17, 2014, will consist of two triathlons for elite athletes and a 5K run. The accompanying NestFest educational activities include the release back into the Atlantic Ocean of a sea turtle recently rehabilitated at Jekyll Island's renowned Georgia Sea Turtle Center. (PRNewsFoto/Jekyll Island) (PRNewsFoto/JEKYLL ISLAND)
Early morning 1,500-meter swim signals the start of annual Turtle Crawl Triathlon and NestFest, a family oriented fundraising event celebrating the launch of sea turtle nesting season on Jekyll Island. This year's three-race Turtle Crawl series, on May 17, 2014, will consist of two triathlons for elite athletes and a 5K run. The accompanying NestFest educational activities include the release back into the Atlantic Ocean of a sea turtle recently rehabilitated at Jekyll Island's renowned Georgia Sea Turtle Center. (PRNewsFoto/Jekyll Island) (PRNewsFoto/JEKYLL ISLAND)

The Turtle Crawl Triathlon races begin at the crack of dawn Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Great Dunes Park, located just north of the Jekyll Island Convention Center, along the island's picturesque beachfront.

Known for featuring one of the most-scenic triathlons on the East Coast, the Turtle Crawl Triathlon on Jekyll Island is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and offers a challenge for every skill level – from world-class athletes to novices – among its three race events.

At the top end is the International Distance Triathlon, the competition for the most-elite athletes, consisting of a 1,500-meter swim, 29-mile bike ride and 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) run.

Next is the Sprint Distance Triathlon, another stern test for endurance athletes that covers roughly half the lengths of the International Distance Triathlon:  a 600-meter swim, 14.5-mile bike ride and 5K (3.1-mile) run.

For everyday runners and beginners, the Turtle Crawl also includes a 5K race along the magnificent Jekyll Island shoreline.

The trio of Saturday races kicks off with the International Distance Triathlon at 7:00 a.m., followed by the start of the Sprint Distance Triathlon at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K at 8:15 a.m.

Turtle Crawl Triathlon Registration Deadline:  May 9

Athletes are encouraged to register early for the Turtle Crawl, a flourishing event in coastal Georgia's Golden Isles community.  Online registration ends at midnight May 9, 2014, and there will be no race-day registration for the International Distance Triathlon and Sprint Distance Triathlon.  For the 5K Run, registration will close when 500 participants are signed up.

The entry fees for the three individual races increase on April 1.

To register for any of the Turtle Crawl races, visit jekyllisland.com.

SOURCE Jekyll Island

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