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Hatchling Hustle
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- Saturday, March 27, 2027
Mar 27 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Hatchling Hustle?
Hatchling Hustle is on Saturday, March 27, 2027 in Galveston, Texas. The first event starts at 6:45 AM local time. Distances: 1 Mile, 5K and fun run. Current entry fees run $25 to $35 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is closed right now.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 3.1 Miles | Mar 27, 2027, 6:45 AM | $35.00 until Feb 9, 2027 | Opens Nov 29, 2026 · Closes Mar 27, 2027 |
| 1-Mile Fun Run | 1 Miles | Mar 27, 2027, 6:55 AM | $25.00 until Feb 9, 2027 | Opens Nov 29, 2026 · Closes Mar 27, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Hatchling Hustle
Turtle Island Restoration Network is hosting our 4th Annual 5K Run on Galveston Island. The Hatchling Hustle is a 5K and 1-mile "fun run or walk" at Babe's Beach on Saturday March 27, 2027 at 7:00AM. We will be educating the public about the endangered sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico, specifically bringing awareness to the upcoming sea turtle nesting season (April through July) that occurs all along our Texas Coast.
Interested in becoming a 2027 Hatchling Hustle sponsor? Click here to learn more and sign up!
*Please Note: To guarantee your T-shirt size you must register by 12pm CST on March 19th!
Those who register after March 19th, 2027 at 4:00PM Central are not guaranteed a shirt in their selected size.
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