Champion Crab Races Day is celebrated on February 17 and features an engaging sporting event where participants enter crabs into competitions for a chance to win prize money. The event typically involves crabs competing in about 12 to 14 heat races, with the winners advancing to a championship race. The races begin with crabs placed under a bowl in the center of a racing ring, and once the bowl is lifted, the crabs race to be the first to cross outside the ring. This event is organized by the National Crab Racing Association, which trains crabs for competition. Additionally, the day is marked by the preparation and consumption of thousands of crabs at various locations, highlighting the cultural significance of crabs in some communities. Winning crabs may receive the Morgan Trophy, and some champions are returned to the sea after their victories.