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2026 Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon

Name: 2026 Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon
Start: 2026-10-03T04:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-03T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Hampton, VA, USA
Rating: 4.9

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Hampton, Hampton

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2026 Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon

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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

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Sat, Oct 3, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4, 2026

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Hampton, United States

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Where and when

Location

Hampton, VA, USA

Start times

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026

Sentara Crawlin’ Crab 5K: 8:00 AMSentara 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

Shell Yeah! Challenge: Sentara Crawlin’ Crab 5K & Half Marathon

$160

Sentara Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon

13.1mi

$105

Sentara Crawlin’ Crab 5K

5km

$50

Sentara Crawlin’ Crab Kids Mile

1mi

$25

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.

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.)

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

How to get there

Hampton, VA, USA

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Flying In?

The closest area airport is the Newport News –Williamsburg International Airport located approximately 15 minutes from the start of the race, which is located at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

Another option is the Norfolk International Airport which is about 30 minutes from the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

Planning on Driving?

Hampton is just 3 hours from the Washington DC Metro area and about 3 ½ hours from Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina.

Driving Directions to the Hampton Roads Convention Center:

Heading West on I-64(From Norfolk):

Take exit 263-B (W. Mercury Boulevard/Hampton Coliseum) and turn right at the end of the ramp. Continue straight until the first light and turn right onto Coliseum Drive. Go approximately ¼ mile. The HRCC and Hampton Coliseum are adjacent properties.

Heading East on I-64 (from Richmond):

Take exit 263 (Mercury Blvd./James River Bride). Turn left at the end of the ramp (following 258 North) onto Mercury Blvd and continue straight for approximately ¼ mile to Coliseum Drive. Turn right onto Coliseum Drive and go approximately ¼ mile. The HRCC and Hampton Coliseum are adjacent properties.

Heading East on I-664 (from Suffolk/Portsmouth):

Merge left onto I-64 West. Take exit 263-B (W. Mercury Boulevard/Hampton Coliseum) and turn right at the end of the ramp. Continue straight until the first light and turn right onto Coliseum Drive. Go approximately ¼ mile. The HRCC and Hampton Coliseum are adjacent properties.

Event day logistics

Half Marathon

7:30 AM start in front of the Hampton Coliseum
Minimum Age: 12
Dogs are Not Permitted on the Course
Course Time Limit: 4 Hours (18:19 minute per mile pace)
Course Certification #: VA22023RT

8:00 AM start in front of the Hampton Roads Convention Center
It’s recommended for children under the age of 10 to have a registered parent on course
Dogs are Not Permitted on the Course
Course Time Limit: participants must maintain a 20:00 minute per mile pace
Course Certification #VA17037RT

Kids 1 Mile

9:30 AM start in front of the Hampton Coliseum
For children 12 and under
Closed-In Course
Guardians are not required to run
Guardians can accompany their child, but they need to be registered for the 5K, Half Marathon or a Guardian Bib in order to be allowed on the course.