TROT STARTS AT 9:00 AM
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!
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!🏴☠️
Don't just throw on a pirate hat — GO ALL OUT!
Grab your crew and come dressed as your favorite pirate. Think tricorn hats, eye patches, bandanas, boots, pirate shirts, treasure, parrots, tutus, outrageous costumes and everything in between!
The bigger, bolder and more creative, the better!
THE PIRATES ARE COMING IN…
RACE PORT
Fisherman's Field
Cobb Island, MD 20625
This is where the Crab Trot adventure begins!
Come ready to run, walk, trot, or stroll and celebrate as we take over Cobb Island!
PIRATE PERKS
Your registration includes:
🏴☠️ Custom Race Bib
🏅 Finisher Medal
🍦 1 FREE Ice Cream at Cobb Island Public Market — for participants under 21
🍹 FREE Drinks — one at each participating location: The Scuttlebutt, Capt. John's Crabhouse, The Cove & Pier House
🎶 Pirate After-Party + Live Entertainment
🍌 Pre- & Post-Race Snacks
📸 Digital Race Photos
📜 Digital Finisher Certificate
🏴☠️ Photo Op
FREE RACE PHOTOS
Smile, mateys! Your Crab Trot photos are FREE to download!
📸 Race photography by Kristie Baxter!
Watch your email and Facebook after the race for photo updates.
Fisherman's Field
Cobb Island, MD 20625 US
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PACKET PICKUP
⚓ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Cobb Island Citizens Association Hall
13201 Main Avenue
Cobb Island, MD 20625
🦀 RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
📍 Fisherman's Field
Cobb Island, Maryland
Still need to register? Race Day registration will be available during packet pickup!
🏴☠️ PRO TIP FROM THE CAPTAIN:
Pick up your packet Friday night and arrive Race Day ready to TROT!
CAPTAIN'S AWARDS
Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age category, honoring our fastest pirates!
🏴☠️ 11 & Under — Little Buccaneers
⚓ 12–19 — Young Buccaneers
🏴☠️ 20–29 — Pirate Crew
⚓ 30–39 — Sea Dogs
🏴☠️ 40–49 — Seasoned Sea Dogs
⚓ 50–59 — Veteran Buccaneers
🏴☠️ 60–69 — Treasure Hunters
⚓ 70–79 — Pirate Legends
🏴☠️ 80 & Up — Legendary Captains
RACE RESULTS
The crew has crossed the finish line — now let's see who conquered the island!
Your Cobb Island Crab Trot 5K will be professionally timed by Blue Cheeta Sports Timing, with live race results available immediately after the race.
🏴HELP FILL THE TREASURE CHEST🪙
$630
Raised of $15,000
Standard Registration 5K
🏅 Includes Finisher Medal Only
RACE DAY - OCTOBER 24, 2026 9AM
$50.00 + $4.00 processing fee
ALL AGES WELCOME!
Register by October 3, 2026 to lock in the current registration price and guarantee your official finisher medal
⚠️ RACE REGISTRATION NOTE⚠️
Price increases to $60 after October 3, 2026.
REGISTER EARLY, MATEYS — DON'T MISS THE TREASURE!
Premium Registration 5K
🏅 Includes Finisher Medal AND 👕 2026 Trick or Trot Race Shirt
RACE DAY - OCTOBER 24, 2026 9AM
$65.00 + $4.90 processing fee
ALL AGES WELCOME!
Register by October 3, 2026 to lock in the current registration price and guarantee your official 2026 Trick or Trot race shirt and finisher medal
⚠️ RACE REGISTRATION NOTE⚠️
No Premium registrations will be available after OCTOBER 3, 2026.
REGISTER EARLY, MATEYS — DON'T MISS THE TREASURE!
🏴☠️ THE CAPTAIN'S LOG
Cobb Island's 4th Annual Crab Trot 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, October 24, 2026
RACE DAY TIMELINE
🏴☠️ 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION
Ahoy, mateys! Report to Fisherman's Field to pick up your race packet and bib.
Still need to join the crew? There's still time to register on Race Day!
⚓ 8:45 AM – 8:55 AM
ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Gather your crew for our Opening Ceremony as we prepare to set sail around Cobb Island!
We'll welcome our pirates, go over important race-day information and get everyone ready to TROT!
🦀 8:55 AM – 9:00 AM
PIRATE CREW PHOTO! 🏴☠️
GO BIG. GO BOLD. GO PIRATE! 🪙
🏴☠️ 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
ARRRR… LET'S TROT!
🦀 COBB ISLAND CRAB TROT 5K RUN/WALK
RUN IT. WALK IT. TROT IT. STROLL IT.
Set sail around the perimeter of Cobb Island. Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with friends or simply here for the adventure — everyone is part of the crew!
🏆 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
CAPTAIN'S AWARDS & PIRATE TREASURE
As our crew makes its way across the finish line, we'll celebrate our top finishers with winner's medals.
Cheer on your fellow pirates and celebrate the completion of the Crab Trot!
🏴☠️ 10:30 AM
THE PIRATE TAKEOVER BEGINS!
THE RACE MAY BE OVER… BUT THE ADVENTURE IS JUST BEGINNING!
You've conquered the course. Now follow the music and take over the island! 🦀🏴☠️🎶
⚓ PORT OF CALL — THE SCUTTLEBUTT
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
🏴☠️ PORT OF CALL — CAPT. JOHN'S CRABHOUSE
🍹 KEEP THE TROT GOING!
⚓ PORT OF CALL — THE COVE
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
🦀 PORT OF CALL — PIER HOUSE
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
🦜 FOUR PORTS. FOUR FREE DRINKS. ONE GIANT PIRATE PARTY! 🦜
Your Crab Trot registration includes ONE FREE DRINK at EACH location!
⚓ The Scuttlebutt
⚓ Capt. John's Crabhouse
⚓ The Cove
⚓ Pier House
So don't choose just one port…
VISIT THEM ALL!
Follow the music, grab your crew, and make your way around the island as all four establishments join forces for one epic Crab Trot Pirate Takeover!
NON-PROFIT
This event is hosted by Cobb Island Citizens Association, a non-profit organization and sponsored by businesses in the DMV. All proceeds benefit Cobb Island and surrounding communities through various outreach programs and events. Visit www.mycobbisland.org
