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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Hermit Island Campground, Phippsburg ME
5K
52–59°F · some rain risk
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 11
Rain likely · 38–59°F
Sunday, Oct 11starts near 38°F · 8% chance of rain · wind up to 17 mph
About this race
12th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk and Virtual Challenge
Date: 2026-10-11
Location: Hermit Island Campground, Phippsburg, ME
More Info: Ocean Commotion Race
5K Race Day Information
- Charity: Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) invites you and your friendly four-legged running companions to the 12th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Race!
- Purpose: This scenic 5K benefits Marine Mammals of Maine and its work educating about and providing response, assistance, and care to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in southern and midcoast Maine.
- Course: The Ocean Commotion course is appropriate for participants of all fitness levels and takes runners, joggers, walkers, and their canine companions along trails by the ocean.
- Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top human and canine finishers.
Other Race Day Activities
- Kids Run: A 1-mile fun run with prizes for every participant (no registration or registration fee required!).
- Youth Activities: Engaging children in marine conservation through simulations, coloring books, whale bone puzzles, and more.
- Raffle: Race-day raffle benefiting marine mammal and sea turtle response, rehab, and outreach.
- Information Booths: Booths about Marine Mammals of Maine, the work we do, and ways to get involved.
Race Day Schedule
- Registration: 8:00 am – 8:55 am
- All Participants Start: 9:00 am sharp (Runners will form at the front followed by walkers)
- Kids 1-Mile Fun Run Start: 9:10 am
- Raffle Tickets Available: 8:15 am – 10:00 am
5K Prizes Announced: Runners prizes announced beginning at about 9:45: Walker prizes announced immediately after the raffle drawing.
Raffle Drawing: Immediately follows runner prize announcement (~10:00 am)
Youth Activities: 8:15 am – end of event (~11:00 am)
MMoME Informational Booth: 8:15 am – end of event (~11:00 am)
5K Virtual Challenge
Participation: Wherever you may be you can participate in this event that is so important to MMoME's ability to stay afloat!
Join us in this challenge to run or walk 5K (3.1 miles) anytime that works for you during the week leading up to the in-person event. Share your photos of your activities on social media with #OceanCommotion #MMoME to show your support of marine mammal and sea turtle conservation efforts.
For any additional information or questions, please contact Dominique Walk at [email protected]
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