Wareham energy
A five-mile road race through the Wareham community.
Decas School · Wareham, Massachusetts
Five miles.
One big finish.
Run the coast, celebrate the community, and support a great cause at the Lazy Lobster Five Miler & Festival.
SEP
122026
Saturday
122026
Saturday
DateSeptember 12, 2026
Distance5 Miles
Festival GroundsDecas School
LocationWareham, MA
The main event
Run fast.
Chill hard.
Give back.
The Lazy Lobster Five Miler is a welcoming road race for runners of every experience level. Chase a personal best or settle into the summer rhythm—either way, your finish line leads straight into a community festival.
The event benefits The Gifted Crate, helping bring creativity, compassion, and community to local families and youth.
Festival finish
Cross the line into music, local vendors, food, and an all-ages celebration.
Run with purpose
Your miles support the work and mission of The Gifted Crate.
Your registration
Race-day essentials included.
- Official race shirt
- Finisher medal
- Goodie bag items
Information for runners
A race designed to welcome everyone.
The Lazy Lobster Five Miler is wheelchair accessible, and The Gifted Crate is proud to offer complimentary running chair loans for participants with physical disabilities.
To reserve a running chair or learn more about accessibility, contact our events director.
Ask about accessibilitySeptember 11–12, 2026
Race weekend schedule
Pick up your packet Friday in Wareham Crossing, or complete race-day pickup before 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
- 6:00 PMPacket pickup beginsFriday, September 11 · TownePlace Suites at Wareham Crossing · 50 Rosebrook Pl, Wareham, MA 02571
- 7:00 AMRace check-in opensSaturday · Decas School
- 7:30 AMPacket pickup closesSaturday · Please collect your packet before the cutoff
- 8:00 AMFive Miler startsSaturday · Decas School
- 11:00 AMAwards & festival beginSaturday · Celebrate at the finish
The course
Five miles in Wareham, MA
The road course will be clearly marked and supported by event staff. Review the official route map before race day and watch this page for water station, start-line, and access updates.
Open course mapBeyond the finish line
Stay for the Lazy Lobster Festival
Select the map to open the full-resolution layout.
Live energy
Music and a lively finish-line atmosphere.
Local flavor
Food, makers, and community vendors.
All together
A welcoming celebration for runners, families, and friends.
Festival lineup and vendor details will be announced closer to the event.
Community partners
Thank you to our sponsors.
The Lazy Lobster Five Miler and Festival is made possible by organizations that believe every child deserves to feel celebrated.
Community Sponsor
Community Sponsor
Buzzards Bay Coalition
MA Counseling
The Pound Martial Arts Center
Whalers Rhode Island
Lobster TrapYour sponsorship makes a splash
Get your claws involved.
Your sponsorship helps us fulfill birthday requests across Massachusetts and brings visibility to your organization through logo placement, social media recognition, race entries, vendor space, and more. Monetary sponsors and volunteers are both welcome to make this event a success.
All sponsors receive:
- A 10′ × 10′ vendor space at the festival
- Website and social media recognition
We can’t wait to shell-ebrate with you!
Become a sponsorSponsorship package
Choose your splash.
🦐 Shrimply the Best$100
A small but mighty splash of support!
- Name listed on event website
- Social media thank-you
- Group recognition shoutout at the event
🏝️ Tide Pool Partner$250
A calm but meaningful current of support.
- Logo on the race shirt
- 10′ × 10′ vendor space
- Name announced during event
- All Shrimply the Best perks
🐟 The Codfather$500
You’ve made an offer we can’t refuse.
- Medium logo on race shirt and event signage
- Logo on website
- 2 free race entries
- Promo item in swag bags
- All Tide Pool Partner perks
🦀 Claw-ver Contributor$1,000
Snapping your support to the next level!
- Large logo on shirt, website, and signage
- 4 race entries
- Featured social media spotlight
- Banner at start/finish line
- Premium vendor space
- All Codfather perks
🐙 Octo-Champion$2,500
Tentacles in everything—you’re supporting BIG!
- Premium logo placement on shirt, signage, and website
- Mention in event press release
- 6 free race entries
- VIP vendor spot near the stage or finish line
- All Claw-ver perks
🦐 Lobster Luxe$5,000
Shell-ebrating in style!
- Prominent logo placement on shirts, signage, website, and banners
- 10 free race entries
- Featured in event press releases and media mentions
- VIP vendor spot near the stage or finish line
- All Octo-Champion perks
🦞 Crustacean King/Queen$7,500
Taking sponsorship to legendary levels!
- Featured as co-presenting sponsor in all communications
- Premium logo placement on race bibs, shirts, signage, website, and banners
- 8 free race entries
- Special mention in media and press releases
- VIP vendor space front-and-center
- All Octo-Champion perks
🦑 The Big Shell-ebrity$10,000
The ultimate lobster-level sponsor!
- “Lazy Lobster 5 Miler, Presented by [Your Company]” on all materials, communications, and signage
- Exclusive logo on race bibs and finish line
- Speaking opportunity at event opening and award ceremony
- 12 free race entries
- Top-tier placement across shirts, signage, website, banners, and social media
- Featured spotlight in press releases, event marketing, and social media campaigns
- All Crustacean King/Queen perks
🧺 In-Kind SponsorsTrade Winds Tier
Contribute food, water, printing, prizes, entertainment, décor, equipment, or other event essentials. Official in-kind sponsorship begins at a fair market value of $250.
- Business name or logo on event website
- Social media shoutout
- Onsite signage recognition
- 10′ × 10′ vendor space
- Custom perks based on donation value
Creative trades and community spirit are welcome!
🐾 Why get your claws involved?
- Make a real difference for local kids in need
- Build brand visibility in a fun, family-first setting
- Be part of an event that brings joy, community, and connection to Wareham
- Plus… who doesn’t love a lobster pun?
Join the crew
Help make race day happen.
From course support to festival hospitality, volunteers bring the Lazy Lobster experience to life. Sign up to help, and our events director will follow up with role and shift details.
Questions? eventsdirector@thegiftedcratema.org
Volunteer sign-up form
Choose a role and tell us when you are available.
Volunteer nowGood to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the event?
The race and festival will be based at the Decas School, 760 Main St, Wareham, MA 02571.
How do I register?
We’d love to see you at the starting line! Select the Register button at the top of this page—or choose any coral registration button throughout the site—to reserve your place through ACTIVE. You can also register for the Lazy Lobster Five Miler here.
What is included?
Race registration includes an official race shirt, a finisher medal, and goodie bag items.
Where can I park?
Event parking will be available at Wareham Crossing. Participants and guests can walk from the Wareham Crossing parking area to the race and festival grounds at Decas School, 760 Main St. Please allow enough time to park, walk over, and check in before the race.
Are dogs and strollers allowed?
Yes. Dogs and strollers are allowed at the event.
Is the race wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The race is wheelchair accessible, and complimentary running chair loans are available for participants with physical disabilities. Email eventsdirector@thegiftedcratema.org to reserve a chair or ask an accessibility question.
What happens if it rains?
The Lazy Lobster Five Miler and Festival will take place rain or shine.
Who can answer another question?
Ready to run?