Champion Crab Races Day – February 17, 2027

History of Champion Crab Races Day

The National Crab Racing Association (N.C.R.A.) is the most prominent organization involved with crab racing. In 1979, the organization was founded by Jim Morgan. The N.C.R.A. is responsible for training crabs to compete in the championship races. They get their crabs from the top importer of hermit crabs globally, Florida Marine Research. The best crabs from training go on to the crab racing circuit in Canada and the United States.

Crabs are known to have existed during the Jurassic period, 200 million years ago. Most crab species can be found in coastal areas containing fresh, brackish, and salty water. The smallest known crab species is the pea crab. Its size is about 0.27 and 0.47 inches in length. The largest known crab species is the Japanese spider crab. Its size measures about 12 feet in length between its claws. The soft tissue is protected by its exoskeleton, which is made of a fibrous substance called chitin. It is strong enough to keep them safe from some predators and environmental hazards. Crabs sometimes live together in groups referred to as casts.

Crabs are a significant part of some cultures. Crabs are harvested and eaten, and this is considered an activity with cultural significance. Many races take place during the Great American Crabs races or a race hosted by the National Crab Racing Association. Every year, only one special crab is awarded the Morgan Trophy. Other winners of championships are sometimes returned to the sea. Winning crab racers also sometimes receive prize money. During the holiday, thousands of crabs are prepared and eaten at various locations celebrating the holiday.