Military Appreciation Day 5k

Saturday, August 19, 2023 Past event
8:30 AM EDT
New London, Connecticut
$32.80 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Day 5K on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Southeastern Connecticut! Kicking off at 8:30 AM, this exciting event not only provides a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages to come together but also supports a worthy cause—the US Navy Marine Corps Relief Society.

With race day registration starting at 7:30 AM, participants can enjoy a flat and fast racecourse, complete with aid stations at the halfway point and finish line. Registration fees are affordable, with adults at $30, veterans and active duty members at just $15, and children under 12 for only $10. Plus, all participants who register by July 23rd will receive a special event T-shirt! Celebrate our military heroes while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit, complete with a custom medal ceremony for top finishers in various age categories. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event—mark your calendars and be part of the celebration!

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  • Military Appreciation Day 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    MAD 5K is a relatively flat course with beautiful water views along much of the run. Plan on arriving 30-60 minutes before race start time to ensure you have time to park and check in and pick up swag and get situated. Water station at 1/2 way point. Water for finish line. With participant purchase each racer will obtain free access to parking at Ocean Beach Park. You will also have access to the 3:00 PM Veteran War Medal ceremony. Custom Medal winner for top men and women overall and in every 10 year division. T-shirts to all racers who register no later than July 23. $30/ participant $10/Veteran or Active duty $40/ day of race registration 07:30 AM registration / bib and shirt pick up starts 08:15 AM registration / bib and shirt pick up ends 08:30 AM race starts 09:30 AM final finishers 09:30 AM awards 100% net proceeds are donated to US Navy Marine Corp Relief Society We will be offering T-shirts for anyone who registers until two weeks prior to race day.

    8:30 AM EDT

    $32.80

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Organiser's description

2ND ANNUAL MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY 5K
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023, AT 8:30AM

RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN BEGINS AT 7:30 AM
LOCATION: OCEAN BEACH PARK, NEW LONDON
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE US NAVY MARINE CORP RELIEF SOCIETY
TEE SHIRTS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY JULY 23RD

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ADULTS- $30.00

VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY - $15.00 **VETERANS & ACTIVE DUTY USE CODE "VETERANS" AT CHECKOUT.

STUDENTS 13-21 YRS. OLD- $15.00- AGE BASED PRICING ADJUSTED AT CHECKOUT.

CHILDREN 12 YRS. OLD AND UNDER- $10.00 -AGE BASED PRICING ADJUSTED AT CHECKOUT.

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RACE DAY REGISTRATION- $40.00



ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME. STROLLERS ARE WELCOME. SORRY, NO DOGS.
BEACH ACCESS AVAILABLE FOR FREE AFTER THE RACE. AS WELL AS THE VETERAN MEDAL CEREMONY.

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY 5K RACECOURSE IS FLAT AND FAST. AID STATIONS AT 1/2-WAY POINT AND FINISH LINE.
CUSTOM MEDAL FOR TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE PLUS 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ELECTRIC BOAT

CITY OF NEW LONDON DEPT. OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

Location

98 Neptune Avenue, Ocean Beach Park, New London, 06320, CT, United States

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