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

  • Date Sun 12th October 2025 - Sat 18th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Phippsburg, Maine
  • Price $12.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to make a splash at the 11th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk and 5K Virtual Challenge, happening from Sunday, October 12 to Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the picturesque coastal town of Phippsburg, Sagadahoc! This exciting event invites participants of all fitness levels to join in a scenic 5K run or walk alongside the ocean, benefiting the Marine Mammals of Maine. With a fun-filled race day atmosphere, you can expect professionally chip-timed heats, prizes for the top human and canine finishers, and a delightful kids’ 1-mile fun run where every child walks away with a prize!

Whether you choose to participate in person or opt for the 5K Virtual Challenge, you’ll be supporting vital marine mammal and sea turtle conservation efforts. Enjoy a day packed with youth and family activities, engaging educational booths, and a thrilling raffle with fantastic prizes. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18, and join us for a memorable day of community, fitness, and fun, all while contributing to a great cause. Don’t miss out on this chance to make waves in support of marine wildlife!

Organiser's Description

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

Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) invites you and your friendly four-legged running companions to the 11th 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 human 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 10/18/2025

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    CLOSED
  • 5K UNTIMED Walk 10/18/2025

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    CLOSED
  • 5K TIMED Run 10/18/2025

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    CLOSED
  • 5K Virtual Challenge 10/12/25-10/19/25

    Incl. $2.00 Fee

    $12.00

    CLOSED
    Run 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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Location

Hermit Island Campground, 6 Hermit Island Rd., Phippsburg, 04562, ME, United States

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