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Mcw Branch Brook Classic

Name: Mcw Branch Brook Classic
Start: 2025-05-03
End: 2025-05-03
Location: Newark

Newark, United States • 3 May 2025

The MCW Branch Brook Classic is a running event taking place at Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ, featuring 3-hour and 6-hour races. Set against the backdrop of the Cherry Blossom Festival, participants will navigate a flat 2-mile loop on a soft regenerative rubber surface, ideal for both competitive runners and casual walkers. Proceeds from the event support MissionCleanWater, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to safe drinking water in communities worldwide. The event encourages participants to challenge themselves while contributing to a meaningful cause, with amenities including an aid station and the option to bring personal supplies and support crews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey Newark

Race information

Website Registration

6 hr

6 Hour Race

3 hr

3 Hour Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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