GLOUCESTER — Chief Edward Conley and event sponsor, the Gloucester Police Department, invite residents to attend the 2024 Gloucester Lobster Crate Race on Saturday, July 20, at 10:30 a.m.
Held in front of the Beauport Hotel at Pavilion Beach in Gloucester, the Gloucester Lobster Crate Race challenges participants to run across a string of lobster crates floating atop the water.
While registrations to participate in the race, which cost $20 per person, have closed, anyone can attend the event at no cost.
All proceeds from the event will go towards to the Gloucester Stage Company, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting theater education and apprenticeship programs for youth in the region.
“The Lobster Crate Race is now a yearly highlight in our community — it is a fun play on a big piece of our community’s history. I am grateful for the hard work of our Community Impact Unit to organize the race and I hope everyone is able to come out and cheer on the runners. It is an exciting event and I wish all the runners the best of luck.”
The sponsors for the 2024 race include Gloucester Police, Nocella Paving, Gloucester AMVETS Post 32, The Shed Portable Sanitation, Mortillaro Lobster, The Lobster Roller, Rusty Can BBQ, Woodman’s of Essex, and Ramsey Marine Pier & Dock Builders.
The race includes five divisions of participants: featherweight (up to 75 pounds), lightweight (between 76 – 125 pounds), mediumweight (between 126 – 175 pounds), heavyweight (176 pounds and over), and municipal employees.
Present at the event will be several food trucks, and attendees will be able to purchase collectable t-shirts. Anyone unable to attend may still donate directly to the Gloucester Stage Company.
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