Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run
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Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck
The Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run/Ruck is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Raritan, NJ (Canal St, 08869). The event is a USATF-certified 5K course and is listed as a USATF New Jersey 500 point event. The race is presented as an event honoring the legacy of a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant.
Events and entry details
The event includes three entries: an in-person 5K run, a 5K ruck, and a 5K virtual run. Each entry is listed with a price of $30. Registration notes show the in-person run registration closes September 18, 2026; the ruck registration opened January 30, 2026; the virtual run registration opens August 31, 2026. The ruck description gives equipment-weight details: a Browning M1917 heavy machine gun weighs about 40 pounds when filled with water, and a full combat load including machine gun, tripod, and ammunition is listed at approximately 100 pounds. The event page also references a T-shirt and medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
