March Madness Half Marathon - Essex County
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The March Madness Half Marathon, 10K, 5K is a running event held in Weequahic Park, Essex County. The venue is located in Newark, New Jersey, and features a course primarily composed of well-maintained paved paths. A significant portion of the running surface consists of a rubber track. The route takes participants through wooded sections and alongside a lake.
The event offers three distinct distances for participants:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The course layout is designed to allow for spectator support at the start and finish lines, as well as at the turnaround point. Participants have access to three managed support stations providing water, electrolyte drinks, and gels. Technical services include live timing and tracking, which allows progress to be viewed on a digital map during the event.
Each participant receives a technical t-shirt and a finisher medal. The finish line features live streaming, photography, and individual finisher videos. After the race, an awards ceremony is held featuring music, food, and beverages. The event took place at 92 Thomas Carmichael Dr, Essex County, NJ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
