March Madness Half, 10K, 5K 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for the MARCH MADNESS HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K run festival in Weequahic Park, ESSEX COUNTY, Newark, NJ. The course is made for uber fan support, just long enough to keep you interested and so that anyone going long gets support from family and friends each time they make a pass at the start and finish line and turn around point of the race.

• Support Stations: 3 expertly managed support stations with Gatorade, water, and gels.
• Live Tracking: Follow your progress on a digital map throughout the entire event.
• Finish Line Experience: Live streaming of the finish line with photography and finisher videos for all.
• Memorable Awards: Big finisher medals, soft technical t-shirts, food, and beverages at the awards ceremony.

So, don't wait, this race will sell out. Join us now and make it happen at the MARCH MADNESS HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5k run festival. More info at Race Registration.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

Race Day

Show up ready to run approximately 30 minutes prior to the start. If you do not have your bib follow directions from staff.

Start Times

• 9:30 A.M.: HALF MARATHON
• 9:45 A.M.: 10K and 5K RACE

Location:

Exact location to be announced.

💧 Course Support

• Refreshments: Traditional water and Gatorade support stations with paper cups and power gels.
• Cleanliness: Trash receptacles and volunteers on the course for all trash.

🎖️ Amenities

• T-shirt: Technical T-shirt and die cast finisher medal.
• Awards: Plaque awards for top 3 overall and in age groups of 3.

⏱️ Timing

• Real-time Tracking: Every loop is timed in real time! Family and friends can track you per loop.
• Post-race Media: Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Winners: Top three awards for male and female winners (The Golden Drum Stick).
• Age Group Awards: Awards for age groups of 10 years starting at 19 & under, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, and Golden Runners (70+).