THE MARCH MADNESS HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K
- Date Sun 15th March 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Essex County, New Jersey
- Price $54.00 - $80.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting March Madness Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K run festival on Sunday, March 15, 2026! Set in the picturesque Weequahic Park in Essex County, Newark, NJ, this event offers a scenic course featuring well-maintained paved paths that wind through beautiful wooded areas alongside a charming lake. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances cater to all fitness levels, ensuring a fun and inclusive experience for everyone.
Participants can look forward to a fully supported race with three expertly managed aid stations offering Gatorade, water, and gels to keep you energized along the way. With live timing and tracking, you'll be able to share your progress with family and friends as they cheer you on at the start and finish line. Plus, don’t miss out on the vibrant atmosphere featuring live music, delicious food and beverages, and a memorable awards ceremony. With stunning finisher medals and comfortable technical t-shirts up for grabs, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Secure your spot today and be part of the March Madness run festival – it’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Participants can look forward to a fully supported race with three expertly managed aid stations offering Gatorade, water, and gels to keep you energized along the way. With live timing and tracking, you'll be able to share your progress with family and friends as they cheer you on at the start and finish line. Plus, don’t miss out on the vibrant atmosphere featuring live music, delicious food and beverages, and a memorable awards ceremony. With stunning finisher medals and comfortable technical t-shirts up for grabs, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Secure your spot today and be part of the March Madness run festival – it’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the MARCH MADNESS HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K run festival in beautiful Weequahic Park, ESSEX COUNTY, Newark, NJ. The course is mostly on well maintained paved paths through wooded sections that border a picturesque lake. The paved surface is mostly a rubber track (amazing!!) and is made for uber fan support, just long enough to keep you interested and so that anyone going long gets support from family and friends each time they make a pass at the start and finish line .... and turn around point of the race. The race is fully supported with 3 expertly managed support stations with Gatorade, water, and gels. Live timing and live tracking so that we can see your progress on a digital map throughout the entire event. Live streaming of the finish line with photography and finisher videos for all. Add to this some really big and beautiful finisher medals, soft and comfortable technical t-shirts, and food and beverages to go along with the music and fun at our always memorable awards ceremony. So, don't wait, this race will sell out. Join us now and make it happen at the MARCH MADNESS HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5k run festival.
Races
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Half March 15 - Weequahic Park
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$80.50
includes: Race Bib chequered flag Technical Tee t-shirt Finisher Medal 1st place medal Age Group Awardstrophy Finisher Pix and Video camera Live Trackinground pushpin -
10k March 15 - Weequahic Park
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$64.60
includes: Race Bib chequered flag Technical Tee t-shirt Finisher Medal 1st place medal Age Group Awardstrophy Finisher Pix and Video camera Live Trackinground pushpin -
5k March 15 - Weequahic Park
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$54.00
includes: Race Bib chequered flag Technical Tee t-shirt Finisher Medal 1st place medal Age Group Awardstrophy Finisher Pix and Video camera Live Trackinground pushpin
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Location
92 Thomas Carmichael Dr, Essex County, Essex County, 07114, NJ, United States
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