GET READY TO TROT! Third Annual Otter Trot 5K Returns To Calvert Marine Museum on April 18th, 2026

April 13, 2026

Lace up your running shoes and get ready for otterly awesome fun at the Third Annual Otter Trot 5K on Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m.! This family-friendly, timed race offers a fun and active way to support the museum while enjoying the scenic Solomons waterfront.

Participants can run, walk, or “trot” their way along a picturesque 5K course beginning and ending at the museum parking lot. The event welcomes seasoned runners, casual walkers, and families looking for a fun community experience.

$35 Race Fee + $2.80 Sign-Up Fee (CMM members) $45 Non-Member Rate

Sign up here: Calvert Marine Museum Society Otter Trot 5K

Race Day Fun & Perks

  • Scenic 5K course through Solomons!
  • Live Music by Crowe Entertainment – Get pumped up before and after your run!
  • Post-race museum visit — meet the museum’s live otters
  • Race T-shirt and finisher medal for all registered participants

Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors! – We’re grateful for the support of Prince Frederick Ford Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram, Asbury Solomons, Habit Fitness, SMECO, Calvert Health, Shore United Bank, Sneade’s Ace Home Center, and Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast. Special thanks also go to John and Wendy Peters and Marianne Harms for their generous contributions.

Proceeds from the Otter Trot 5K support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum.

Explore how the prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come to life and tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is $11 for adults; $9 for seniors, military, and veterans with valid I.D, AAA and AARP members; $6 for children ages 5 – 12; children under 5 and museum members are admitted free. Proud participant in Museums for ALL. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Follow us on FacebookInstagram, and X.