Turtle Trot 10K and 5K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Distance
- 10K · 5K · 5K Walk
From the Organizer
Part of the Orange Runners King and Queen of the Mountain!
This gorgeous course staged om Kenoza Lake will invigorate you. The course invites you to appreciate the beauty of the country. This race honors race director's father who passed away due to pancreatic cancer. This race also honors her cousin Brenna Darling who died too young. Proceeds will benefit families struck with catastrophic illnesses.
10K goes at 8:00 am and 5K at 8:15 am
Come join us for a change of pace and a day in the beautiful Sullivan County.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
57°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Callicoon Ctr, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jeffersonville, NY
Population
417
as of 2023
Elevation
1,142 ft
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 46 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 85 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Turtle Trot 10K and 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
33
Days to train
- Race
- Turtle Trot 10K and 5K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 10K and 5K?
- Turtle Trot 10K and 5K is a running race held in Jeffersonville, New York on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Turtle Trot 10K and 5K?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Jeffersonville, New York at 522 Old Taylor Rd, Jeffersonville, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Turtle Trot 10K and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Turtle Trot 10K and 5K
Jul 11, 2026