Cambridge Crab Run
Sun, May 10, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Challenge yourself with a half marathon or the King Crab dual-race in Cambridge, MD, featuring a scenic course and competitive spirit.
- Scenic
- Competitive
Scenic
CompetitiveGreat for
- Kids & Youth
- Women’s Focus
Kids & Youth
Women’s FocusExperience the Cambridge Crab Run, a traditional Mother's Day event featuring a half marathon and a 5K. The half marathon follows the scenic Eagleman course, offering a preview of country roads and views past the Choptank River. For those seeking an extra challenge, the King Crab option dares you to complete the half marathon in under two hours to make the 5K start. It's a perfect opportunity for a competitive run in mild temperatures.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
76 5K finishers in 2018. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
32:21
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 22:26.
People mix
More women
About 59% women and 41% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2018, this looks like a small field: 76 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 32:21. The quicker front of the field averaged about 22:26. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
12 and Under Female
Top 10 (from posted divisions)
12 and Under Male
Top 10 (from posted divisions)
13-19 Female
Top 10 (from posted divisions)
13-19 Male
Top 10 (from posted divisions)
20-29 Female
Top 10 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2018 | 76 | 32:21 | 36:01 | 22:26 | 19:22 / 21:39 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
We are excited to say that we are returning for our traditional Sunday (Mother's Day) event!!!
The Crab Run consists of a half marathon (13.1 miles) immediately followed by a 5k (3.1 miles) run, all from the grounds of Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh, located at 0 Somerset Avenue, Cambridge. Our half marathon follows the same course as the Eagleman event in June, a perfect opportunity for a preview of the course in cooler temperatures.
This race takes you past the Choptank river at the start before rolling out to the country roads of Dorchester County.
If you are looking for a challenge, why not sign up for the KING CRAB challenge? You must complete the half marathon in under 2 hours to make it in time for the start of the 5k. Do you have what it takes to make the time cut?
Packet Pickup
Right now the plan is to have Packet pickup on site ONLY, on Sunday morning. We will be in under the 1st Pavilion at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh (0 Somerset Avenue, Cambridge, MD) and packet pickup will run from 6:30 am to 7:15 am. This packet pickup will be for the Half marathon and King Crab (both the half with a time under 2 hours and the 5k) participants.
Traditional 5k participants may check in at this time but your start time is not until 930.
Schedule
06:30 - 0715 Half Marathon/King Crab Packet Pickup/Registration 07:30 Half Marathon START 07:45 - 0915 5k Packet Pickup/Registration 09:30 5k START 10:30 AWARDS CEREMONY (Time subject to change)