MAD 5K
- Date:
- Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location:
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New London, Connecticut
06320
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
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.