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MAD 5K

New London, Connecticut · Saturday, August 15, 2026

The MAD 5K is a 3.1 miles, 5k, running, and walking event held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. It is located in New London, Connecticut.

Date
Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location
New London, Connecticut
06320
United States
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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.

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