Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon and 5K
Hampton, Virginia, United States
Oct 1-3, 2027 - Friday to Sunday
1mi, 5k, Half-marathon
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Race Information
Scurry to Hampton and see why Runner’s World dubbed the Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon a must run half marathon. Complete with a snappy fast and flat course on the water, ample room for friends and family to cheer you on and a pumped up and picturesque post race celebration! The running of the Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon Weekend is the perfect place to run, crawl, and SHELLebrate (see what we did there?).
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5K • 8K • Half-Marathon • Marathon
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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