Rock the Boat 5K
Rock the Boat 5K is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Southport, ME, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (29 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
SYC Rock the Boat is a 5K (3.1 mile) Run/Walk near Cozy Harbor on Southport Island, Maine. Southport Yacht Club famililes, sailing program families and community members are encouraged to participate. Pick up your race t-shirt and bib on the deck at SYC on Friday, August 1 from 9:00-10:00 am or 3:00-5:00 pm. If you can't make it on Friday, we will have your shirt and bib ready on Saturday morning.
- We reserve the right to cancel the race and refund participants if we don't have a minimum of 100 participants.
- Strollers and babies are welcome
- No refunds will be given for any reason
- The race will be held regardless of the weather
- Please walk or ride bikes to the race as parking is limited
- The race will be professionally timed by Randy Easter/Bart Timing of Auburn
- There is an added $10 fee per registration on the day of
- Please call 970-389-7885 with questions
- Race proceeds will benefit the Southport Junior Yacht Club Sailing Foundation
- If you have a coupon, the discounted price won't show until you are ready to pay
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westport Island, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Southport, ME
Nearest Airport
RKD
Knox County Regional Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Rock the Boat 5K
Aug 1, 2026