MAD 5K

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.

Join fellow runners on August 15, 2026 for the MAD 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in New London.