MAD 5K
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location New London, Connecticut
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting MAD 5K on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in beautiful New London, Southeastern Connecticut! This vibrant event celebrates Military Appreciation Day and invites runners of all levels to take part in the 4th annual race along a relatively flat course with stunning water views. Starting at 9:00 AM, the first 100 registered participants will receive a unique participation medal as they cross the finish line, while medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age group.
In addition to the thrilling 5K, attendees can look forward to a full day of festivities at Ocean Beach Park, where active-duty military, veterans, and their families can enjoy free admission with valid ID. After the race, participants can relax on the beach, take advantage of the waterslide, rides, and mini-golf, and explore a lively boardwalk filled with vendors supporting our local military community. The day will culminate with an inspiring military ceremony at 3:00 PM, honoring active-duty service members and veterans. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate our heroes while enjoying a day of fun and camaraderie!
In addition to the thrilling 5K, attendees can look forward to a full day of festivities at Ocean Beach Park, where active-duty military, veterans, and their families can enjoy free admission with valid ID. After the race, participants can relax on the beach, take advantage of the waterslide, rides, and mini-golf, and explore a lively boardwalk filled with vendors supporting our local military community. The day will culminate with an inspiring military ceremony at 3:00 PM, honoring active-duty service members and veterans. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate our heroes while enjoying a day of fun and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
REGISTER NOW FOR THE MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY 5K!
REGISTER FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL MAD 5K. (VETERAN AND ACTIVE-DUTY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO PAYMENT) THE FIRST 100 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION MEDAL AS YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. THERE WILL BE FIRST PLACE MEDALS AWARDED TO MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP. THIS IS A RELATIVELY FLAT COURSE WITH BEAUTIFUL WATER VIEWS ALONG MUCH OF THE RUN. PLAN ON ARRIVING 30-60 MINUTES BEFORE THE RACE START TIME TO ENSURE YOU HAVE TIME TO PARK AND CHECK IN PRIOR TO START TIME OF 9:00 AM.
WITH PARTICIPANT PURCHASE, EACH RACER WILL OBTAIN FREE ACCESS TO PARKING AT OCEAN BEACH PARK FOR THE RACE.
100% NET PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO NAVY MARINE CORP RELIEF SOCIETY (NMCRS)
ENJOY NOT ONLY THE MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY 5K, BUT A MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY ALL DAY EVENT. ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME INTO OCEAN BEACH PARK FOR THIS ONE-DAY EVENT FOR FREE. (MILITARY ID OR DD214 TO BE PRESENTED FOR FREE ADMISSION AT THE GATE). AFTER THE 5K, ENJOY A DAY ON THE BEACH AND ENJOY WHAT OCEAN BEACH PARK HAS TO OFFER, FROM WATERSLIDE, RIDES, POOL, MINIATURE GOLF AND GREAT CONCESSIONS. ENJOY A BOARDWALK FULL OF VENDORS SUPPORTING THE LOCAL MILITARY IN OUR COMMUNITY.
AT 3:00PM ON THE STAGE OF THE BOARDWALK THERE WILL BE A MILITARY CEREMONY AWARDING ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS A SPECIAL ACTION AWARD AND VETERAN RECIPIENTS OF THE CT WAR-TIME MEDAL RECIPIENTS. WE HOPE YOU CAN NOT ONLY JOIN IN ON THE 5K FUN, BUT ALSO ENJOY A DAY FULL OF FESTIVITIES AT OCEAN BEACH PARK, NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 25 IN THE COUNTRY BY TRAVEL AND LEISURE.
REGISTER FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL MAD 5K. (VETERAN AND ACTIVE-DUTY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO PAYMENT) THE FIRST 100 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION MEDAL AS YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. THERE WILL BE FIRST PLACE MEDALS AWARDED TO MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP. THIS IS A RELATIVELY FLAT COURSE WITH BEAUTIFUL WATER VIEWS ALONG MUCH OF THE RUN. PLAN ON ARRIVING 30-60 MINUTES BEFORE THE RACE START TIME TO ENSURE YOU HAVE TIME TO PARK AND CHECK IN PRIOR TO START TIME OF 9:00 AM.
WITH PARTICIPANT PURCHASE, EACH RACER WILL OBTAIN FREE ACCESS TO PARKING AT OCEAN BEACH PARK FOR THE RACE.
100% NET PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO NAVY MARINE CORP RELIEF SOCIETY (NMCRS)
ENJOY NOT ONLY THE MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY 5K, BUT A MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY ALL DAY EVENT. ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME INTO OCEAN BEACH PARK FOR THIS ONE-DAY EVENT FOR FREE. (MILITARY ID OR DD214 TO BE PRESENTED FOR FREE ADMISSION AT THE GATE). AFTER THE 5K, ENJOY A DAY ON THE BEACH AND ENJOY WHAT OCEAN BEACH PARK HAS TO OFFER, FROM WATERSLIDE, RIDES, POOL, MINIATURE GOLF AND GREAT CONCESSIONS. ENJOY A BOARDWALK FULL OF VENDORS SUPPORTING THE LOCAL MILITARY IN OUR COMMUNITY.
AT 3:00PM ON THE STAGE OF THE BOARDWALK THERE WILL BE A MILITARY CEREMONY AWARDING ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS A SPECIAL ACTION AWARD AND VETERAN RECIPIENTS OF THE CT WAR-TIME MEDAL RECIPIENTS. WE HOPE YOU CAN NOT ONLY JOIN IN ON THE 5K FUN, BUT ALSO ENJOY A DAY FULL OF FESTIVITIES AT OCEAN BEACH PARK, NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 25 IN THE COUNTRY BY TRAVEL AND LEISURE.
Races
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Mad 5k
Incl. PARTICIPATION MEDAL
Sat 15th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
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Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Ave, New London, 06320, CT, United States
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