Green Turtle Cay Mini Marathon
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Event details
The Green Turtle Cay Mini Marathon & 5K is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, on Green Turtle Cay in the Abacos, Bahamas. The event includes the following distances:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Virtual Mini Marathon option
Online registration closes on Monday, February 6, 2026. The half marathon (Mini) is limited to 125 runners. Registration includes race entry, an inaugural GTC race T-shirt, and an official race medal for finishers. Fees listed are $150 for the Mini Marathon, $35 for the 5K, and $100 for the Virtual Mini Marathon. Packet pickup takes place in downtown New Plymouth on February 13, 2026, at the local basketball court.
Course and logistics
The Mini Marathon course tours Green Turtle Cay and passes Coco Bay, Ocean Beach, and Gillam Bay. The route is described as mostly flat on pavement or sandy roads, with short detours of mild terrain around beaches and cays. The start and finish are located in historic downtown New Plymouth, with packet pickup at the downtown basketball court.
Travel options to Green Turtle Cay include flights to Marsh Harbor International Airport (MHH) or Treasure Cay Airport, and a ferry from the Treasure Cay Ferry Dock. The ferry operates as a walk-up service on an approximately hourly schedule. Golf cart rentals are the primary on-island transport option. Proceeds from the race benefit the GTC Community Connections nonprofit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.