2 events in Solomons, Maryland

Get Ready for Otterly Awesome Fun!

You’re invited to the third annual CMMS Otter Trot 5K on April 18, 2026! Whether you’re sprinting, strolling, or just really into otters, this timed race is for you.

$35 Race Fee for CMM members (with discount code) + service fee & $45 for Non-members + service fee

**The race is limited to 850 people.

Proceeds from the 2026 Otter Trot 5K will support the Calvert Marine Museum.

The event will be held RAIN OR SHINE!

No refunds for this race.

**Participants ages 4 and under will not receive a race bib. However, children under age 5 may still register and purchase an event shirt. Registration fees are the same for all ages.

Questions? Contact Bonnie Barrett at [email protected]

Strollers are welcome. Dog are permitted as long as they are leashed and cleaned-up after.

Race Information:

• Check-in/Packet Pickup:

• April 15 & 16: 8:30 am – 4:30 p.m. at the CMM Development/Membership Office (14130 Solomons Island Road)

• April 17: from 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the CMM Development/Membership Office (14130 Solomons Island Road)

• April 18 at 6:30 a.m. CMM

• Race Start Time: 5K race starts at 8:00 a.m.

• Awards Ceremony: Awards ceremony to follow the race.

Parking Information:

Parking for the race will be located across the street from the museum in Glascock Field.

Participant Age/Category Details:

Otter lovers of all ages are welcome to participate. Awards will be given out to top male and female finishers, as well as, top 3 for each age category.

Join us for the Solomons Island 5k — a scenic run that celebrates community, courage, and commitment. Lace up your shoes and race in the beautiful waterfront town at the mouth of the Patuxent River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you're making a difference. All donations will directly support veteran programs and services. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you're making a difference.

Race Starts: 7am but please arrive a hour early for bib pick up

Chip Timed Race

Race Check-in Location: 14443 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD 20688. An alternative way to locate the event is GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin:

37.359645, -77.57296838.32467329364732, -76.46158561012294

Packet Pickup: Packet pickup is available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before the race start to check in and receive your race bib.

1st Place: Trophy will be presented

Awards: We will award the top three men and women finalist during our post race award ceremony.

Photos: Race photos will be available the next day

Water Station: There will be 3 water stations will be along the route.

Race T-Shirts will be provided

Please note that Race T-Shirts are guaranteed to runners registered before April 17, 2026. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.

See race course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6662503406/