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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 and 6-hour races. Set against the backdrop of the Cherry Blossom Festival, participants will navigate a flat 2-mile loop designed for speed and comfort. Proceeds from the event support MissionCleanWater, a non-profit dedicated to improving access to safe drinking water in communities worldwide. The event welcomes runners of all levels, offering aid stations and the option to bring personal supplies. Additionally, a fundraising initiative allows participants to earn refunds and future race entries by raising funds for clean water projects. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Jersey Newark

Race information

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6 hr

6 Hour Race

3 hr

3 Hour Race

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

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South Orange - 5 mi from Newark

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5 km

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Saturday May 3

Woods and Lakes Run

Mountain Lakes - 17 mi from Newark

5 km

10 km

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50 km

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0 km

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