MAD 5K
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location New London, Connecticut
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th Annual Military Appreciation Day 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the beautiful surroundings of New London, Southeastern Connecticut. This exciting event starts at 9:00 AM and features a relatively flat course with stunning water views, making it perfect for runners of all levels. The first 100 participants to register will receive a special participation medal, and awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group for both male and female categories.
Not only is the MAD 5K a fantastic race, but it also serves a greater purpose, with 100% of net proceeds donated to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Active-duty military, veterans, and their families are invited to enjoy free admission to Ocean Beach Park, where the fun continues all day long. After the race, take advantage of the park’s attractions, including a waterslide, rides, and miniature golf. Don’t miss the special military ceremony at 3:00 PM, honoring those who have served. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and festivities while showing appreciation for our military heroes!
Not only is the MAD 5K a fantastic race, but it also serves a greater purpose, with 100% of net proceeds donated to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Active-duty military, veterans, and their families are invited to enjoy free admission to Ocean Beach Park, where the fun continues all day long. After the race, take advantage of the park’s attractions, including a waterslide, rides, and miniature golf. Don’t miss the special military ceremony at 3:00 PM, honoring those who have served. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and festivities while showing appreciation for our military heroes!
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.
MAD 5K
