The American Mile

SPONSORED BY THE LONGPORT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Race day packet pickup will take place at the Longport fire house at 2305 Atlantic Ave from 9am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. 

2026 course will be a point to point event. Event will begin at 6:30pm at 11th Ave & Atlantic Ave @ the end of Longport, NJ.  Course will run north on Atlantic Ave to Pelham Ave. Finish line will be at Pelham Ave.

• $20.00 - You must register before June 20, 2026
  • $20.00  (10 & Under - $15.00)    
• $25.00 - June 21, 2026 to closing of online registration at midnight on 7/3/26
  • $25.00  (10 & Under - $20.00) 
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• If you aren't running the event but only want a race T-shirt you must signup by June 20, 2026.

Race Day Bib & Shirt Pickup Times:
- 9:00AM - 1:00PM and 4:00pm - 6:00PM
- 6:30PM: 1 Mile Run 
- 7:15PM: Post-Race Awards Ceremony, Include hot dogs and drinks to all participants back at the Longport Fire House.

Fireworks in Margate - July 4, 2026 @ 9:00 pm (More information click here.)
Margate’s annual July 4th Fireworks Show, from the Margate Mothers’ Association will once again take place on the beach at Huntington Avenue. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and kids. The fireworks will light up the sky at approximately 9pm.

Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the The American Mile. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Longport.