Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck
About this race
Join us for the Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck, an event honoring the legacy of Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone and the sacrifices of our nation's heroes.
5K RUN – USATF Certified
Test your endurance on a USATF-certified course, perfect for runners of all levels. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply looking to run in honor of a true American hero, this 5K is a meaningful way to challenge yourself while paying tribute to Basilone’s unwavering spirit.
5K RUCK – Ruck in GySgt. Basilone’s Shoes
Experience a challenge inspired by the weight of battle. Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone carried a Browning M1917 .30 caliber heavy machine gun, which alone weighs about 40 pounds when filled with water. If you’re looking for an even greater test of strength and endurance, take on the full combat load—machine gun with water, tripod, and ammunition—totaling approximately 100 pounds.
Whether you’re running, rucking, or supporting from the sidelines, this event is an opportunity to honor a Marine Corps legend and keep his legacy alive. Sign up today and push yourself like a warrior!
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Running
Basilone 5K Freedom Run
Basilone 5K Freedom Ruck
Basilone 5K Freedom Run (VIRTUAL)
*We will mail all virtual participants a medal and T-Shirt
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Raritan, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 7:01 PM local time (EDT) in Raritan on September 19, 2026 — 12h 17m of daylight.
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2026 results — Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck
Basilone 5K Freedom Run · 202 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yong Li | 18:00 | 5:47 /mi |
| 2 | Caleb Moccia | 19:27 | 6:15 /mi |
| 3 | Robert Gilbert | 19:28 | 6:16 /mi |
| 4 | Avi Bhuyan | 19:59 | 6:25 /mi |
| 5 | Muta Blanford | 21:02 | 6:46 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Raritan
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Raritan 5K Races 2 races
- Raritan Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Raritan events
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