10th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk and 5K Virtual Challenge
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Phippsburg, Maine
- Price $12.00 - $32.95
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 10th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk and 5K Virtual Challenge on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in the beautiful coastal town of Phippsburg, Sagadahoc. This exciting event is a fantastic way to support marine mammal conservation while enjoying the stunning scenery of southern and midcoast Maine. Whether you prefer to run, jog, or walk, the scenic 5K course is suitable for participants of all fitness levels and even welcomes your four-legged companions!
The Ocean Commotion 5K not only offers a professionally timed race but also features a delightful range of activities for the whole family. Kids can participate in a fun 1-mile run, while various marine conservation activities will engage young minds. Be sure to check out the race-day raffle, with great prizes up for grabs! If you can't make it in person, consider joining the 5K Virtual Challenge and run or walk 3.1 miles wherever you are during the week leading up to the event. Share your experience on social media with #OceanCommotion and #MMoME to spread the word about this important cause. Mark your calendars for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
The Ocean Commotion 5K not only offers a professionally timed race but also features a delightful range of activities for the whole family. Kids can participate in a fun 1-mile run, while various marine conservation activities will engage young minds. Be sure to check out the race-day raffle, with great prizes up for grabs! If you can't make it in person, consider joining the 5K Virtual Challenge and run or walk 3.1 miles wherever you are during the week leading up to the event. Share your experience on social media with #OceanCommotion and #MMoME to spread the word about this important cause. Mark your calendars for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
_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
Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) invites you and your friendly four-legged running companions to the 10th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Race! 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.__
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, offering stunning coastal scenery and freedom from traffic noise. The timed heats are professionally chip-timed, and prizes will be awarded to the top three male, female, and canine finishers.
You can further support MMoME's work by purchasing official tech gear to commemorate the event, purchasing raffle tickets, making a donation, or starting a fundraiser to recruit your friends' and family's support of marine mammal and sea turtle conservation efforts.
OTHER RACE DAY ACTIVITIES
* A kids 1-mile fun run with prizes for every participant (no registration or registration fee required!)
* Youth and family activities to engage children in marine conservation: Simulation of the process of rescue and rehab process of a stranded seal, ocean-themed coloring books, whale bone puzzles, and more
* Race-day raffle before, during, and just after the race benefitting marine mammal and sea turtle response, rehab, and outreachincluding great experiences, fun and functional items, gift certificates, etc.
* Info booths about Marine Mammals of Maine, the work we do, some of our favorite responses and rescues, 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
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 or on this website to show your support of marine mammal and sea turtle conservation efforts. You can even recruit your friends and family to join you in the challenge!
For any additional information or questions, please contact Dominique Walk at [email protected]
5K RACE DAY INFORMATION
Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) invites you and your friendly four-legged running companions to the 10th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Race! 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.__
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, offering stunning coastal scenery and freedom from traffic noise. The timed heats are professionally chip-timed, and prizes will be awarded to the top three male, female, and canine finishers.
You can further support MMoME's work by purchasing official tech gear to commemorate the event, purchasing raffle tickets, making a donation, or starting a fundraiser to recruit your friends' and family's support of marine mammal and sea turtle conservation efforts.
OTHER RACE DAY ACTIVITIES
* A kids 1-mile fun run with prizes for every participant (no registration or registration fee required!)
* Youth and family activities to engage children in marine conservation: Simulation of the process of rescue and rehab process of a stranded seal, ocean-themed coloring books, whale bone puzzles, and more
* Race-day raffle before, during, and just after the race benefitting marine mammal and sea turtle response, rehab, and outreachincluding great experiences, fun and functional items, gift certificates, etc.
* Info booths about Marine Mammals of Maine, the work we do, some of our favorite responses and rescues, 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
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 or on this website to show your support of marine mammal and sea turtle conservation efforts. You can even recruit your friends and family to join you in the challenge!
For any additional information or questions, please contact Dominique Walk at [email protected]
Races
-
5K TIMED Walk 10/19/2024
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 19th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.95
CLOSED -
5K UNTIMED Walk 10/19/24
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 19th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.95
CLOSED -
5K TIMED Run 10/19/24
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 19th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.95
CLOSED -
5K Virtual Challenge 10/13-24-10/19/24
Incl. $2.00 Fee
$12.00
CLOSEDRun or walk 5K (3.1 miles) anytime convenient for you during the week leading up to the in-person event. Recruit your friends and family to join you in the challenge, to make a donation on your behalf, or both!
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