Ocean Beach Park, New London CT
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Register now for the Military Appreciation Day 5K!
Race Details
- Date: August 15, 2026
- Location: Ocean Beach Park, New London, CT
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Registration: Register here
Participant Information
- Discounts: Veteran and Active-duty discounts available prior to payment
- Medals: First 100 registered participants will receive a participation medal: first place medals awarded to male and female in each age group
- Course: Relatively flat course with beautiful water views
- Arrival: Plan on arriving 30-60 minutes before the race start time
Parking and Proceeds
- Parking: Free access to parking at Ocean Beach Park with participant purchase
- Proceeds: 100% Net proceeds donated to Navy Marine Corp Relief Society (NMCRS)
Military Appreciation Day Event
- Free Admission: Active-duty military, Veterans, and their family members admitted for free (Military ID or DD214 required)
- Activities: Enjoy a day on the beach, waterslide, rides, pool, miniature golf, and great concessions
- Vendors: Boardwalk full of vendors supporting the local military community
- Ceremony: At 3:00 PM, military ceremony awarding active-duty service members and Veteran CT War-Time Medal recipients
Join Us
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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