Turtle Trot 5K, 10K, Fun Run and Brunch!
- Date
- June 6, 2026
- Location
- 658 Shale City Road, Ashland, OR
- Distance
- 10K · 5K · Kids Fun Run/Trot/Walk
From the Organizer
Join us at Willow-Witt Ranch for The Crest’s 7th Annual Turtle Trot—a true trail race with heart (and breakfast)! Choose the 5K or 10K on rolling single-track through meadows, wetlands, oak woodlands, and native conifer forest, or bring the whole family for a joyful Fun Run for all ages.
Starting at 4,500’ and climbing to nearly 5,000’, the courses feature elevation, varied terrain, and sweeping views of Mount Shasta, Pilot Rock, and Mt. Ashland. The 10K doubles the challenge with a second lap run in reverse, ensuring you experience the views from every angle.
After the finish, stay for what many say is the best part: a communal, made-from-scratch post-race breakfast shared around long tables, followed by a hands-on Western Pond Turtle learning session. Run hard, eat well, linger and learn. All proceeds support The CREST in our mission to connect people and nature.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Turtle Trot 5K, 10K, Fun Run and Brunch!?
- Turtle Trot 5K, 10K, Fun Run and Brunch! is a running event held in Ashland, OR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Turtle Trot 5K, 10K, Fun Run and Brunch!?
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Ashland, OR at 658 Shale City Road, Ashland, OR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Turtle Trot 5K, 10K, Fun Run and Brunch!?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Turtle Trot 5K, 10K, Fun Run and Brunch!
Jun 6, 2026