Denise Whalen Carey Crab Race

Artificial plastic crabs are released from Patriot’s Plunge into the Revolutionary River at Breakwater Beach Waterpark in a race to benefit Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

The race honors Denise Whalen, who was a former manager at Breakwater Beach who lost her battle of cancer.

You can purchase your “crab” for $5 starting August 1 at the admission windows at the Waterpark Entrance. Or, crabs may be purchased online for $5.50 per crab.

The winning crab gets $100 and a 10 all-day passes to Breakwater Beach for the 2026 season. Other prizes will be awarded to the first 100 crabs who win the race. You do not need to be present at the event to win a prize.

Proceeds from the event go directly to Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in hopes of finding a cure for cancer. You can make a donation if you cannot attend.

Note: Your donation does not include admission to the park.