Turtle Races

July 26^th was a busy afternoon in downtown Longville as 449 turtle racers gathered to try their luck in the racing circle. The weather was perfect, the turtles were fast and, at the end of the day, a teenager from Alaska took top honors.

After 439 turtles competed in the regular races, Caden Knox, age 13, from Anchorage, Alaska, earned the title of Grand Champion. There was a tie for Grand Slowpoke between Damion Schoen, age 5, of Elk River, Minnesota, and Kellen Law, age 10, of Stillwater Minnesota.

An additional ten racers competed in the Chamber Resort Race, which was won by Jenna Cocayne, age 12, of Dubuque, Iowa, representing All Seasons Resort.

The Longville Chamber would like to thank everyone who makes the turtle races possible, especially race announcer Dave Adams, his assistant Brittney Wolters, and race judges Tarike, Chase, Addie, Katelyn, Charlee and Pat. We would also like to recognize the volunteers from VFW Post 772 and Camp Olson YMCA and all the Chamber businesses that support this event.

Turtle races will be held each Wednesday through Aug. 23 in downtown Longville. Race registration and the contests and games open at 1 p.m. The Chamber Resort Race is held at 2 p.m., followed by the regular turtle races. Race registration is $3, which includes the rental of a turtle (or you can bring your own). Proceeds benefit community activities sponsored by the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

It was an “exotic” afternoon in Longville July 19^th, as 355 turtle racers gathered in the middle of downtown’s Main Street. Those racers included one family racing their pet African side-neck turtle, which has been a family pet for 10 years, and another family who had traveled all the way from Korea to

visit the “Turtle Racing Capital of the World.”

After 349 racers had competed in 23 heats, Grand Champion honors went to Gabby Angwenyi, age 16, of Blaine, Minnesota. The Grand Slowpoke title went to Ahmed Umer, age 14, of Bloomington, Minnesota.

The Chamber Resort Race, which had another six contestants, was won by Hamilton Clausen, age 3, of Ellendale Minnesota. He represented Woman Lake Lodge.

All of the racers and their families enjoyed a full afternoon of fun with the hula-hoop and dance contests and the many turtle race games. There were several anniversaries recognized and so many birthdays it took two rounds of the Happy Birthday song to get everyone on stage.

The Longville Chamber would like to thank everyone who makes the turtle races possible, especially race announcer Dave Adams, his assistant Brittney Wolters, and race judges Tarike and Pat. We would also like to recognize the volunteers from VFW Post 772 and Camp Olson YMCA and all the Chamber businesses that support this event.

Turtle races will be held each Wednesday through Aug. 23 in downtown Longville. Race registration and the contests and games open at 1 p.m. The Chamber Resort Race is held at 2 p.m., followed by the regular turtle races. Race registration is $3, which includes the rental of a turtle (or you can bring your own). Proceeds benefit community activities sponsored by the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Despite a chilly, drizzly day, 340 turtle racers converged on downtown Longville to take their chances in the racing circle. After 331 racers had competed through the afternoon, Donavon Quintana, age 6, of St. Paul, Minnesota, emerged as the Grand Champion of the day. Grand Slowpoke honors went to Joyce Borash, age 48, of Little Falls, Minnesota.

The Chamber Resort Race, with another nine racers, was won by Kloe Nelson, age 8, of New Richmond, Minnesota, representing Little Boy Resort. She raced a turtle that she had caught at the resort.

The damp weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the racers and their families, who participated in the hula-hoop and dance contests, played the many turtle race games, and enjoyed the food and lemonade available at the event.

The Longville Chamber would like to thank all who make the turtle races possible, especially race announcer Dave Adams, his assistant Brittney Wolters, and race judges Charlee, Katelyn, Tarike, Addie, Chase and Pat. We would also like to recognize the volunteers from VFW Post 772 and Camp Olson YMCA.

Turtle races will be held each Wednesday through Aug. 23 in downtown Longville. Race registration and the contests and games open at 1 p.m. The Chamber Resort Race is held at 2 p.m., followed by the regular turtle races. Race registration is $3, which includes the rental of a turtle (or you can bring your own). Proceeds benefit community activities sponsored by the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

Longville logged the biggest turtle race in several years on July 5, as a combined total of 559 turtle racers braved the afternoon heat to compete in the downtown racing circle.

The racing started with nine racers in the Chamber Resort Race, which ended in a three-way tie. Winning honors were shared by Grady Marnik, 18 months old, of Omaha, Nebraska, representing Timber Trails Resort; Brooke Schoenecker, age 7, of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, representing All Seasons Resort; and Dick Hoge, age 88, of St. Joseph, Missouri, representing Thielen’s.

Then, during an afternoon of fun, games and contests, another 550 racers competed in the regular turtle races. At the end of the day, the Grand Champion title went to Ruby Thone, age 4, of Norfolk, Nebraska. She was racing “Flash,” a turtle the family had caught in Walker Bay three days earlier.

Grand Slowpoke honors went to Morgan Flohaug, age 9, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

The Longville Chamber would like to thank all who make this event possible, especially race announcer Dave Adams, his assistant Brittney Wolters, and race judges Charlee, Katelyn, Tarike and Pat. We would also like to recognize the volunteers from VFW Post 772 and Camp Olson YMCA.

Turtle races will be held each Wednesday through Aug. 23 in downtown Longville. Race registration and the contests and games open at 1 p.m. The Chamber Resort Race is held at 2 p.m., followed by the regular turtle races. Race registration is $3, which includes the rental of a turtle (or you can bring your own). Proceeds benefit community activities sponsored by the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

Despite the rain, more than 300 turtle racers came to downtown Longville June 28 to try their luck in the racing circle. Volunteers, racers and their families braved intermittent showers but still enjoyed a day of fun, food and games.

At the end of the event, after 297 racers competed in the regular races, April Lin, age 20, of Walker, Minnesota, was crowned Grand Champion. Emily Bailey, age 12, of Hackensack, Minnesota, earned Grand Slowpoke honors.

The Chamber Resort Race added another nine turtle racers. That event was won by Nola Altrichter, age 5, of Maplewood, Minnesota, representing Woman Lake Lodge.

The Longville Chamber would like to thank all who make this event possible, especially race announcer Dave Adams, his assistant Brittney Wolters, and race judges Tarike, Addie and Pat. We would also like to recognize the volunteers from VFW Post 772 and Camp Olson YMCA.

Turtle races will be held each Wednesday through Aug. 24 in downtown Longville. Race registration and the contests and games open at 1 p.m. The Chamber Resort Race is held at 2 p.m., followed by the regular turtle races. Race registration is $3, which includes the rental of a turtle (or you can bring your own). Proceeds benefit community activities sponsored by the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

The track was fast and the turtles were eager to race as Longville hosted its third week of turtle races June 21. At the end of the day, after 261 contestants entered the downtown racing circle, the final championship race ended in a three-way tie.

Grand Champion honors were shared by Elijah Landin, age 4, of Edgerton, Minnesota, Will Rains, age 3, of Bloomington, Minnesota, and Sam Stewart, age 13, of East Dubuque, Iowa. The Grand Slowpoke title went to Aidan Bohanan, age 7, of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.

An additional eight racers competed in the Chamber Resort Race, which was won by Maxton Bisel, age 3, of Springfield, Minnesota, representing Green Roof Lodge.

The Longville Chamber would like to thank all who make this event possible, especially race announcer Dave Adams, his assistant Brittney Wolters, and race judges Charlee, Addie and Pat. We would also like to recognize the volunteers from VFW Post 772 and Camp Olson YMCA.

Turtle races will be held each Wednesday through Aug. 24 in downtown Longville. Race registration and the contests and games open at 1 p.m. The Chamber Resort Race is held at 2 p.m., followed by the regular turtle races. Race registration is $3, which includes the rental of a turtle (or you can bring your own). Proceeds benefit community activities sponsored by the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

 

 

 

Longville is definitely “off to the races” this summer, hosting 278 turtle racers during the second week of racing June 14.
After 271 racers competed in the regular turtle races, Miraya Miller, age 3, from Red Wing, Minnesota, was crowned Grand Champion, while Emily Evison, age 10, of Ankeny, Iowa, received the Grand Slowpoke title.

An additional seven contestants competed in the Chamber Resort Race, which was won by Kate Mersch, age 8, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, representing Diamond Crest Resort.

The Longville Chamber would like to thank all who make this event possible, especially race announcer Dave Adams, his assistant Brittney Wolters, and race judges Katelyn, Reagan, Charlee, Tarike, Addie and Pat. We would also like to recognize the volunteers from VFW Post 772 and Camp Olson YMCA.

Turtle races will be held each Wednesday through Aug. 24 in downtown Longville. Race registration and the contests and games open at 1 p.m. The Chamber Resort Race is held at 2 p.m., followed by the regular turtle races. Race registration is $3, which includes the rental of a turtle (or you can bring your own). Proceeds benefit community activities sponsored by the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

The rain held off June 7 as Longville ushered in the 2017 turtle-racing. Racers and their families gathered on Main Street to enjoy turtle race games, contests, food and fun.

After 141 racers competed, Alyssa Lang, age 13, of Ogilvie, Minnesota, emerged as the grand champion. The slowpoke championship went to Aiden Bradigan, age 6, of Kittanning, Pennsylvania.

The Chamber Resort Race, with an additional six contestants, was won by Adeline Swanson, age 11, of Woodbury, Minnesota, representing Little Boy Resort.

The Longville Chamber would like to thank all who make this event possible, especially race
announcer Dave Adams, his assistant Brittney Wolters, and race judges Katelyn, Mary Jo, Charlee, Tarike, Addie and Pat. We would also like to recognize the volunteers from VFW Post 772 and Camp Olson YMCA.

Turtle races will be held each Wednesday through Aug. 23 in downtown Longville. Race registration and the contests and games open at 1 p.m. The Chamber Resort Race is held at 2 p.m., followed by the regular turtle races. Race registration is $3, which includes the rental of a turtle (or you can bring your own). Proceeds benefit all the community activities sponsored by the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

 

The Rosewarne family from Minnetonka, Minnesota, reigned supreme during the last turtle race of Longville’s 2016 season, winning two of the three top titles. Ella Rosewarne, age 6, won Grand Slowpoke honors, and her brother, Ben age 12, won the Chamber Resort Race, representing Broadwater Lodge.

The Grand Champion title went to Jon Docken, age 9, of Northfield, Minnesota. He was wearing the lucky t-shirt that his brother, Joe, wore several years ago when he then won top turtle race honors. The final race day saw 149 racers in the regular races and another eight in the resort race.

With the successful 2016 turtle racing season now closed, the Longville Chamber would again like to thank all of the volunteers who make the turtle races possible, especially judges Charlee Stewart, Kate DeLost and Pat Boen, and race announcer John Weins and his assistants, Sandy Weins and Gerry Broshar. We would also like to recognize the volunteers from VFW Post 772 and Camp Olson YMCA.

Proceeds from the turtle races benefit community activities sponsored by the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce throughout the year.

                

The next-to-last turtle race of the 2016 season saw 287 racers compete in the regular races and another six in the Chamber Resort Race. After an afternoon of heated competition on Aug. 17, Grand Champion honors went to Trevor Couch, age 15, of Ottumwa, Iowa, racing his turtle “Ricky” that he caught in Woman Lake.

The Grand Slowpoke winner was Makayla Huper, age 7½, from Lake Crystal, Minnesota. The Chamber Resort Race was won by Mali Dyson, age 9, of St. Charles, Illinois, representing Diamond Crest Resort.

With only one turtle race remaining on Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Longville Chamber is bringing another successful turtle racing season to a close. To that end, the Chamber would like to thank all of the volunteers who make the turtle races possible, especially judges Charlee Stewart, Kate DeLost and Pat Boen, and race announcer John Weins and his assistants, Sandy Weins and Gerry Broshar. We would also like to recognize the volunteers from VFW Post 772, Camp Olson YMCA and Luther Dell Bible Camp.

On Aug. 24, race registration, contests and games open at 1 p.m. The Chamber Resort Race is held at 2 p.m., followed by the regular turtle races. Race registration is $3, which includes the rental of a turtle (or you can bring your own). Proceeds benefit community activities sponsored by the Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.