The Lobster Fest Shoreline Road Race kicks off this year's Guilford Rotary Lobster Fest Event. Come run or walk, then stay for a fun filled lunch time picnic with live music, lobster roll and beer! A beer or non-alcoholic beverage is included for each 5K / Walk participant, while discounted picnic tickets may be added to your race entry during registration. You may also purchase additional tickets for friends and family members at the reduced race participant rate.

In addition to the lobster picnic, there will also be a number of other activities to ensure everyone enjoys a fun filled afternoon on the CT Shoreline: 

• Silent auction
• Live bands: Shoreline Connection and a second band to be announced soo
• Bounce house for kids
• Lawn games for everyone to enjoy

Accompanying the 5K road race will be a 2 mile fitness walk and kids fun run. The 5K will follow a picturesque route through Guilford that encompass the marina and town green. A race shirt will be provided to all 5K and 2M entrants. 

Advance race check in / shirt pickup will be available on Friday June 20th, at Franks Package Store, 15 Boston Street, Guilford from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Please note that registration is only available online until 10:45 am on race day morning. Remember to allow plenty of time to park and check in to collect your race number before the start at 11:00 am.

Entry Fees

• 5K or Fitness walk
  • Before May 1 - $35 (picnic ticket not included)
  • Before June 17 - $40 (picnic ticket not included)
  • Thereafter $45 (picnic ticket not included)
    • 5K and Walk entrants may also purchase optional Lobster Picnic tickets for just $30 each, during registration. Each picnic ticket offers; lobster roll (burger / veggie patties / hot dog alternatives available), plus beer or non-alcoholic beverage. 
• Kids Fun Run - $10 (picnic ticket and race shirt, not included)

Entry fees shown include any additional processing fees.

Event Schedule

• Registration available (ONLINE ONLY) up to and including race day
• Advance race check in and shirt pickup at ......
  • Saturday June 20, 2024 4:00 - 6:00 pm
• Race day check in and bib collection from 8:00 am
• Kids Fun Run start - 10:45 am
• 5K Run and 2M Walk start - 11:00 am

Awards

• Top overall male and female 5K finishers
• Top male & female finishers in each age groups:
  • 12 & under
  • 13-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70-79
  • 80+
• Fun Runners will each receive finisher ribbons

We look forward to seeing you at the Guilford Rotary Lobster Fest, a community event that provides support to local nonprofits and neighbors in need on the CT Shoreline.