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3rd Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk...

EVENTS
  • 5K Run / Walk:- Run 3.1 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Address
Hermit Island Campground
CITY
Phippsburg
STATE/TERR
Maine
Zip
04562
COUNTRY
USA
Description

The 5K Race and Scenic Course Information:
Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) invites you and your friendly four legged running companions to the 3rd Annual Ocean Commotion 5k Race! Now in its third year, this scenic 5K will benefit 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 unique 5K course is set far from vehicle traffic and takes runners, joggers, walkers, and their canine companions along trails by the ocean, offering stunning coastal scenery (check out photos of last year's course here). Designed for participants of all fitness levels, the 5K will be chip timed and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male, and top 3 female finishers, as well as the top 3 dogs to cross the finish line. During the registration process, you can opt to purchase a popular official tech t-shirt to commemorate the event.
Registration: 7:30 am -8:40 am 
1 Mile Kid's Fun-Run (no registration or sign up fee required):
TBD-check back for updates! 
5K Walkers Start: 8:30 am sharp
5K Runners Start: 8:45 am sharp
Raffle Tickets Available: 7:30 am-10:00 am
Youth Activities: begin at 7:30 am until end of event
MMoME Informational Booth: 7:30 am until end of event
5K and Raffle Prizes Announced: ~10:00 am

Stay For Family and Kid's Activities!
Ocean Commotion will also inculde a variety of activities on race day for the whole family to enjoy! Starting the day off will be a kid's 1 mile fun-run with prizes for every participant (no registration or registration fee for the fun-run). There will also be many youth activities to engage children in marine conservation, ranging from simulating the rescue of a stranded (stuffed animal) seal and caring for it through the rehabilitation process and releasing it back to the ocean, ocean-themed coloring books, whale bone puzzles, and much more! 
Other Fun Race-Day Activities!
There will also be a raffle before, during and just after the race with many very exciting items Whether you like snow mobile rides, restaurant gift certificates, nautical decor, pet supplies or white water rafting, there will be something for everyone. All raffle proceeds will benefit MMoME. Race day activities will also include booths with information about Marine Mammals of Maine, the work we do, some of our favorite rescues, and ways to get involved.

For any additional information or questions, please contact Dominique Walk at [email protected]

Other Info


• 2017 race registration is open.

Registration Information.

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PREVIOUS RESULTS

2016 Results at:
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2015 Results at: runsignup.com

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