MAD 5K

MAD 5K Race Information

<h2><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 45 , 43 , 186 );background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong>Register now for the Military Appreciation Day 5K!</strong></span></h2> <h5>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. </h5> <h5>With participant purchase, each racer will obtain free access to parking at Ocean Beach Park for the race. </h5> <h5>100% Net proceeds are donated to Navy Marine Corp Relief Society (NMCRS)</h5> <h5>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. </h5> <h5>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.</h5>