2026 Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Hampton, Hampton
From $25
About
Runner’s World got it right: the Sentara Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon is an experience you don't want to miss. Picture this: a swift, flat course along the beautiful water, lined with cheering fans, culminating in a legendary post-race celebration. Now in its 14th year, this beloved Hampton tradition is the perfect place to achieve your goals and, of course, to shell-ebrate in true crab-style!
Shell Yeah! Challenge: Sentara Crawlin’ Crab 5K & Half Marathon, Sentara Crawlin’ Crab 5K, Sentara Crawlin’ Crab Kids Mile, and 1 more
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Hampton, United States
Where and when
Location: Hampton, United States
Start times:
- Saturday, Oct 3, 2026: Sentara Crawlin’ Crab 5K: 8:00 AM
- Saturday, Oct 3, 2026: Sentara Crawlin’ Crab Kids Mile: 9:30 AM
- Sunday, Oct 4, 2026: Sentara Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon: 7:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for 2026 Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon
Route information
Half Marathon
The Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon shows off the best of Hampton, Virginia. All runners will make their way through historic Downtown Hampton and along the Hampton Roads Harbor before finishing near the Hampton Coliseum for a Post-Race Celebration.
5K
The Sentara Crawlin’ Crab 5K shows off the best of Hampton, Virginia. Runners starts in front of the Hampton Roads Convention Center, and they enjoy running through Hampton and through Bluebird Gap Farm before finishing near the Hampton Coliseum. Make sure you keep an eye out. You may see a few animals along the course to cheer you on! This race is an event for the whole family!
Kids 1 Mile
Teach your child the love of running at an early age. The Crawlin’ Crab Kids Mile is a race for children ages 12 and under. It will start and finish at the same start and finish line that is crossed by our Half Marathon and 5K participants.
What's included
Race Perks
Half Marathon
- Flat and fast course in Hampton, Virginia through historic downtown and the Hampton Roads Harbor
- Beer and entertainment at the Post-Race Celebration included with registration
- Premium Race Shirt
- Unique medal for all finishers
- 2026 Finisher Item: Exclusive Finisher Items
- Free parking near the start & finish line
- Earn extra bling by running the 5K on Saturday to complete the Shell Yeah! Challenge (You must register for the Challenge, not each individual race.)
5K
- Scenic Course that includes Bluebird Gap Farm
- Beer and entertainment at the Post-Race Celebration included with registration
- Premium Race Shirt
- Unique medal for all finishers
- 2026 Finisher Items: Exclusive Finisher Items
- Free parking near the start & finish line
- Earn extra bling by running the Half Marathon on Sunday to complete the Shell Yeah! Challenge (You must register for the Challenge, not each individual race)
Kids 1 Mile
- Fun course around the Hampton Coliseum
- Shared Finish Line with Half Marathon and 5K Participants
- Finish Line Snacks
- Race Shirt
- Finisher Medal