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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Fisherman's Field, Cobb Island MD
5K
53–66°F · low rain risk
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2025
44–61°F
dry
2024
54–68°F
dry
2023
46–68°F
dry
2022
54–64°F
dry
2021
55–70°F
dry
2020
62–75°F
dry
2019
47–68°F
dry
2018
47–55°F
dry
2017
63–73°F
rain
2016
55–68°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
ARRRR YOU READY TO TROT?
RUN IT. WALK IT. THEN TAKE OVER THE ISLAND!
Whether you run, walk, trot, or stroll your way around the Cobb Island perimeter, cross that finish line and get ready for the celebration!
Pirate Theme
This year's Crab Trot is bringing a PIRATE TAKEOVER to Cobb Island, and we're inviting you to dress the part and party like a pirate!
WE WANT TO SEE YOU IN FULL PIRATE MODE!
Costume Guidelines
- Pirate Attire: Don't just throw on a pirate hat — GO ALL OUT!
- Dress Code: Grab your crew and come dressed as your favorite pirate.
- Costume Ideas: Think tricorn hats, eye patches, bandanas, boots, pirate shirts, treasure, parrots, tutus, outrageous costumes and everything in between!
- Creativity: The bigger, bolder and more creative, the better!
Costume Contest
You never know who might win some pirate treasure for the best costume or crew!
Event Details
Date: 2026-10-24
Location: Fisherman's Field, Cobb Island, MD
For more information and registration, visit the official race page.
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