11th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk and 5K Virtual Challenge

Race Overview

Pre-Registration is now closed. Same day registration is available beginning at 8 am on Saturday, October 18. See you there!

If you’d like to support marine mammal conservation, but prefer a virtual experience, the 5K Virtual Challenge is a great option! Scroll down for details.

5K Race Day Information

• Host: Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) invites you and your friendly four-legged running companions to the 11th 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, offering stunning coastal scenery.
• Support: You can further support MMoME's work by purchasing official tech gear, raffle tickets, or starting a fundraiser.

Other Race Day Activities

• Kids 1-Mile Fun Run: Prizes for every participant (no registration or registration fee required!)
• Youth Activities: Engage children in marine conservation with various interactive activities.
• Race-day Raffle: Benefitting marine mammal and sea turtle response including great experiences and gift certificates.
• Info Booths: Learn about Marine Mammals of Maine, their work, and ways to get involved.

Race Day Schedule

• Registration: 8:00 am – 8:55 am
• All Participants Start: 9:00 am sharp
• Kids 1-Mile Fun Run Start: 9:10 am
• Raffle Tickets Available: 8:15 am – 10:00 am

5K 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

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 during the week leading up to the in-person event. Share your photos with #OceanCommotion #MMoME to show your support for marine mammal and sea turtle conservation efforts.

For any additional information or questions, please contact Dominique Walk at dwalk@mmome.org

Registration Link

For more information or to register, visit Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk & Virtual Challenge.