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Annual Horseshoe Crab Run/Crawl

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calendar_today 19 Jul, 2026

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About the Event

Join us for the 2nd Annual Horseshoe Crab Run/Crawl in Franklin, Maine!
This scenic 5K begins at the Franklin Town Office and heads out for an unforgettable coastal run. The course starts with a gently downhill mile along Route 200 before turning left onto Cards Crossing, where you’ll take on the largest hill of the race. At the crest, take a moment to look left and enjoy sweeping views of the ocean below. From there, the course turns back downhill and carries you onto the Sunrise Trail, wrapping up a challenging and beautiful run through Downeast Maine.

Celebrate your finish with a hot breakfast after the race! Cost is $10, with a $5 discount for registered runners.

Race bib pickup will take place on Friday, July 18, from 3:00–5:00 PM, and on race day from 7:00–7:45 AM.

Races Offered

2nd Annual Horseshoe Crab Run/Crawl 5K

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Franklin.

thermostat Temperature
15.7° / 24.3°
wb_sunny Feels like
15.6° / 24.0°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 32m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.9 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
9.2 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
78.9%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:11
nightlight Sunset
20:22

About Franklin

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Franklin is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,567 at the 2020 census. The town's namesake is Benjamin Franklin.

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