GLOUCESTER — Chief Edward Conley and the Gloucester Police Department invite residents to attend the 2025 Gloucester Lobster Crate Race on Saturday, July 26, at 10:30 a.m.
The Gloucester Lobster Crate Race, which is held in front of the Beauport Hotel at Pavilion Beach in Gloucester, sees participants competing to run across a string of lobster crates floating atop the water.
Registration to participate in the race has now closed. Anyone is welcome to attend the event as a viewer, free of cost. Runners can arrive starting at 9:30 a.m. to pick up their registration bracelets and t-shirts.
All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital.
“The Lobster Crate Race is an exciting annual summer event, which celebrates Gloucester’s history and community. I am grateful for our Community Impact Unit’s hard work in organizing this event. I hope everyone is able to attend to cheer on the runners. I wish all the runners the best of luck!”
The event’s 2025 sponsors include Gloucester Police, the Gloucester Harbormaster, Nocella Paving, Sundance Screenprints, Ramsey Marine Pier & Dock, Murray Mooring & Float, Beauport Hotel Gloucester, Seaport Grille, Tonno Restaurant, Cape Ann Marina, Brown’s Yacht Yard, North Shore Sport Dock, Gloucester AMVETS Post 32, Sudbay Automotive Group, Jim Ketchopulos & Sons Excavating Contractors LLC, The Lobster of Gloucester, Harvest Moon Builders, The Shed and Mortillaro Lobster.
The race includes five divisions: featherweight (up to 75 pounds), lightweight (between 76-125 pounds), mediumweight (between 126-175 pounds), heavyweight (176 pounds and over), and municipal employees. The race will again feature Anthony Saputo as the event’s announcer.
Several food trucks will be present at the event and Lobster Crate Race t-shirts will be available for purchase. Those who can not attend can donate directly to Boston Children’s Hospital.
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