Scurry to Hampton and see why Runner’s World dubbed the BayPort Foundation Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon presented by Bon Secours 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 11th running of the BayPort Foundation Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon Weekend is the perfect place to run, crawl, and SHELLebrate

HALF MARATHON

BayPort Foundation Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon presented by Bon Secours 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.

Race Perks

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 ¼ Zip Long Sleeve Race Shirt

Unique bottle opener medal for all finishers

2023 finisher item: Koozie

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

BayPort Foundation Crawlin’ Crab 5K  presented by Bon Secours 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!

Race Perks

Scenic Course that includes Bluebird Gap Farm

Beer and entertainment at the Post-Race Celebration included with registration

Technical race shirts

Unique bottle opener medal for all finishers

2023 finisher item: Koozie

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)

WE KNOW HOW TO THROW A PARTY. COLD BEER, LIVE MUSIC, AND HIGH FIVES TO CELEBRATE!

THE BANDS

AUDIOHUM

When the former members of Audio Sauce and Dynamohum get together, THE PARTY IS ON! AudioHUM is a high energy band that performs all your favorite Rock, Dance, Country, and Classic hits!

Performing at the Saturday Post Race Celebration.

KABOOMBOX

Hampton Roads Cover Band specializing in the best Dance, Rock, and Pop songs! Kaboombox delivers relentless fun and energy.

Performing at the Sunday Post Race Celebration.

THE BEERS

Beer is only available for those 21 and older. In order to enjoy your post-race beer, ID is required and must be verified at packet pickup or at the Post Race Celebration. All participants & guests enjoying beer at the party must have a race approved bracelet on at all times.

THE FOOD

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, October 6 

2 – 6 PM

Packet Pickup & Expo

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

Saturday, October 7, 2023 

6:45AM – 7:45AM

Packet Pickup & Expo

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

8AM

5K Start

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

8:30AM-11AM

Post Race Celebration featuring AudioHum

Near the finish line

9:30AM

Kids 1K Start

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

11AM – 3PM

Packet Pickup & Expo

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

Sunday, October 8, 2023

7:30AM

Half Marathon Start

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

8:30AM-12:30PM

Post Race Celebration featuring Kaboombox

Near the finish line

CHOOSE A CATEGORY

Half Marathon

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023 AT 07:30 AM

$110.00

5K

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT 08:00 AM

$50.00

Shell Yeah! Challenge

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT 08:00 AM TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023 AT 07:30 AM

$165.00

Kids Kilometer

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT 09:30 AM

$25.00

Register Here

Date: October 7-8, 2023

Location: Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

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