Cobb Island Crab Trot 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Time 8:25AM EST
- Location Cobb Island, Maryland
- Price $16.90 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the 2nd annual Cobb Island Crab Trot 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 9, 2024! This exciting event takes place on the picturesque Cobb Island in Charles County, offering participants a scenic route around the island with stunning views of Neale Sound, the Potomac River, and the Wicomico River. Whether you're a competitive runner, a casual jogger, or a leisurely walker, this family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages.
Dress in your favorite crab-themed attire for a chance to win prizes for the best costume, or show your patriotic spirit by sporting red, white, and blue in honor of Veterans Day. The race kicks off with a Fast Dash for children 10 and under, followed by the main 5K run/walk. With chip timing provided and plenty of awards for top finishers in various age categories, this event promises to be both competitive and fun. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with the community while supporting a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the local Cobb Island community. Join us for a day of exercise, camaraderie, and celebration!
Dress in your favorite crab-themed attire for a chance to win prizes for the best costume, or show your patriotic spirit by sporting red, white, and blue in honor of Veterans Day. The race kicks off with a Fast Dash for children 10 and under, followed by the main 5K run/walk. With chip timing provided and plenty of awards for top finishers in various age categories, this event promises to be both competitive and fun. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with the community while supporting a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the local Cobb Island community. Join us for a day of exercise, camaraderie, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
INVITATION
Lace up your sneakers and join us, Saturday, November 9, 2024, for the 2nd annual Cobb Island Crab Trot 5K Run/Walk. Invite your family, invite your friends, invite your neighbors, invite your neighbors' friends. All are invited and welcome to participate. The 5K route will take you around the perimeter of the Island with scenic views of Neale Sound, Potomac River and the Wicomico River. Wear your favorite crab themed attire or costume, prizes to be awarded for best in show. You could also wear red, white, and blue in honor of Veterans Day and all who have served our beautiful Country.
This family-friendly race day welcomes participants of all ages, whether you're a competitive or amateur runner, a casual jogger or a walker.
A Fast Dash is being held for children 10 years and younger.
RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.
TIMING
Chip timing is provided by Overland Timing.
REGISTRATION
Little Crabs/Soft Shell Fast Dash- $10, Register by October 14, 2024, to guarantee your commemorative race day t-shirt and drink ticket! Fee changes to $15 after October 14, 2024. Drink ticket and race bib and included.
Hard Crabs/Crab Trot 5K- $40, Register by October 14, 2024, to guarantee your commemorative race day t- shirt, finisher medal and drink ticket! Fee changes to $50 after October 14, 2024. Drink ticket and race bib included.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, November 8, 2024. Cobb Island Citizens Association Hall, 13201 Main Avenue, Cobb Island, MD.
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Bring a non-perishable food item, all donations go to your local food pantry and feed people in need right here in your area.
RACE DAY TIMELINE
Saturday, November 9, 2024, Fishermans Field, Cobb Island
7:00am-8 Race Day packet pickup, there is still time to register
8:00am-8 Optional Group Guided Warm-up/Stretch with Island Fitness
8:15am-8 Opening Ceremony
8:20am-8 Group Photo of the Whole Bushel and Prize awarded for Best Crab themed attire or costume
8:25am-8 Little Crabs/Soft Shell Fast Dash commences
8:45am-10 Hard Crabs/Crab Trot 5K Run/Walk commences
10 Prizes awarded
RECOGNITION
Prizes awarded for best crab attire/costume.
Prizes awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age category.
Age Categories-
* 11-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80 and up
NON-PROFIT
This event is hosted by Cobb Island Citizens Association, a non-profit organization and sponsored by businesses right here in your County. All proceeds go back to the Community of Cobb Island through various opportunities and events. Visit www.mycobbisland.org [https://www.mycobbisland.org]
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Lace up your sneakers and join us, Saturday, November 9, 2024, for the 2nd annual Cobb Island Crab Trot 5K Run/Walk. Invite your family, invite your friends, invite your neighbors, invite your neighbors' friends. All are invited and welcome to participate. The 5K route will take you around the perimeter of the Island with scenic views of Neale Sound, Potomac River and the Wicomico River. Wear your favorite crab themed attire or costume, prizes to be awarded for best in show. You could also wear red, white, and blue in honor of Veterans Day and all who have served our beautiful Country.
This family-friendly race day welcomes participants of all ages, whether you're a competitive or amateur runner, a casual jogger or a walker.
A Fast Dash is being held for children 10 years and younger.
RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.
TIMING
Chip timing is provided by Overland Timing.
REGISTRATION
Little Crabs/Soft Shell Fast Dash- $10, Register by October 14, 2024, to guarantee your commemorative race day t-shirt and drink ticket! Fee changes to $15 after October 14, 2024. Drink ticket and race bib and included.
Hard Crabs/Crab Trot 5K- $40, Register by October 14, 2024, to guarantee your commemorative race day t- shirt, finisher medal and drink ticket! Fee changes to $50 after October 14, 2024. Drink ticket and race bib included.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, November 8, 2024. Cobb Island Citizens Association Hall, 13201 Main Avenue, Cobb Island, MD.
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Bring a non-perishable food item, all donations go to your local food pantry and feed people in need right here in your area.
RACE DAY TIMELINE
Saturday, November 9, 2024, Fishermans Field, Cobb Island
7:00am-8 Race Day packet pickup, there is still time to register
8:00am-8 Optional Group Guided Warm-up/Stretch with Island Fitness
8:15am-8 Opening Ceremony
8:20am-8 Group Photo of the Whole Bushel and Prize awarded for Best Crab themed attire or costume
8:25am-8 Little Crabs/Soft Shell Fast Dash commences
8:45am-10 Hard Crabs/Crab Trot 5K Run/Walk commences
10 Prizes awarded
RECOGNITION
Prizes awarded for best crab attire/costume.
Prizes awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age category.
Age Categories-
* 11-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80 and up
NON-PROFIT
This event is hosted by Cobb Island Citizens Association, a non-profit organization and sponsored by businesses right here in your County. All proceeds go back to the Community of Cobb Island through various opportunities and events. Visit www.mycobbisland.org [https://www.mycobbisland.org]
Like and share the Facebook link at the very bottom of this page.
Races
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Little Crab/Soft Shell Fast Dash
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Commemorative Race Day T-Shirt and Drink Ticket
Sat 9th November 2024 (8:25AM EST)
$16.90
CLOSEDFor ages 10 and under. $10 Registration-register by October 14, 2024, to guarantee your commemorative race day t-shirt and drink ticket. Price increases to $15 after October 14, 2024. Drink ticket and race bib included. -
Hard Crab/Crab Trot 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Commemorative Race Day T-Shirt, Collectable Finisher Medal
Sat 9th November 2024 (8:45AM EST)
$54.00
CLOSEDFor ages 10 and over. $40 Registration-register by October 14, 2024, to guarantee your commemorative race day t-shirt, finisher medal and drink ticket. Race bib included. Price increases to $50 after October 14, 2024. Drink ticket and race bib included
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