Memorial Main Street Mile
- Date Mon 26th May 2025 - Sun 1st June 2025
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Yardley, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Memorial Main Street Mile, taking place from May 26 to June 1, 2025, in the charming town of Yardley, Bucks! This spirited event, held in honor of Memorial Day, features a chip-timed 1-mile race along the picturesque Main Street, starting at Wells Fargo Bank and finishing at the historic Yardley Friends Meeting House.
Join in the fun on race day, with the kids' race kicking off at 7:45 AM for ages 6-14, followed by the open mile at 8:00 AM. Participants can look forward to prizes for top finishers in various age groups, along with awards for overall male and female winners. With a welcoming atmosphere for walkers and strollers, this event is perfect for families and runners of all skill levels. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to a great cause, support American Legion Post 317, and celebrate community spirit in beautiful Yardley!
Join in the fun on race day, with the kids' race kicking off at 7:45 AM for ages 6-14, followed by the open mile at 8:00 AM. Participants can look forward to prizes for top finishers in various age groups, along with awards for overall male and female winners. With a welcoming atmosphere for walkers and strollers, this event is perfect for families and runners of all skill levels. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to a great cause, support American Legion Post 317, and celebrate community spirit in beautiful Yardley!
Organiser's Description
RACE SPONSOR: Yardley Borough Parks and Recreation Board is hosting the Memorial Main Street Mile. Celebrate Memorial Day with a chip-timed 1-mile race on Main Street in historic Yardley Borough to benefit American Legion Post 317. The Memorial Main Street Mile race will begin at Wells Fargo Bank (225 South Main Street) and finishes at the Yardley Friends Meeting House (65 North Main Street).
RACE FEE includes a t-shirt to all participants that register by April 22, 2024.
KIDS RACE: The race will begin at 8:00 am with a separate start, 7:45am for children ages 6-14 years of age with additional prizes for first, second and third place based on the following age groups: 6-8 years; 9-11 years and 12-14 years. Children that require adult supervision are welcome to register for the open mile race.
AWARDS - First Place Overall Male; First Place Overall Female, plus gender specific age groups as follows: 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 plus. Age group awards for first, second, and third place will be based on net time, not order of finish.
You must finish within 20 minutes for your time to count towards an award. There is a 30 minute course limit for this race.
Walkers and strollers are welcome in this race and we ask that you start at the back.
MEMORIAL MAIN STREET MILE BIB PICK-UP: Runners you can pick-up your race bib (and t-shirt if you requested one before April 22, 2024) on:
* Saturday, May 25 between 9:00am and noon at the Yardley Farmer's Market in Buttonwood Park. _A LIMITED NUMBER OF T-SHIRTS WILL BE FOR SALE _
* Race morning - Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day - between 7:00am - 7:30am near the start line at Wells Fargo Bank in Yardley Borough near the Yardley Train Station.
AWARDS CEREMONY:
Runners that qualify with an award-winning time can pick up their medals at the finish line during a brief ceremony after the race on the grounds of the Yardley Friends Meeting House .
PARKING FOR THE MILE:
We recommend parking in Buttonwood Park, which is an easy walk from the finish line and a longer walk to the starting line.
RESTROOMS:
Will be available at the start of the Mile Race by the Legion Post 317 Please be courteous.
RACE START:
A kids division will begin the race at 7:45 am followed by a start for the open mile - all other participants.
RACE FEE includes a t-shirt to all participants that register by April 22, 2024.
KIDS RACE: The race will begin at 8:00 am with a separate start, 7:45am for children ages 6-14 years of age with additional prizes for first, second and third place based on the following age groups: 6-8 years; 9-11 years and 12-14 years. Children that require adult supervision are welcome to register for the open mile race.
AWARDS - First Place Overall Male; First Place Overall Female, plus gender specific age groups as follows: 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 plus. Age group awards for first, second, and third place will be based on net time, not order of finish.
You must finish within 20 minutes for your time to count towards an award. There is a 30 minute course limit for this race.
Walkers and strollers are welcome in this race and we ask that you start at the back.
MEMORIAL MAIN STREET MILE BIB PICK-UP: Runners you can pick-up your race bib (and t-shirt if you requested one before April 22, 2024) on:
* Saturday, May 25 between 9:00am and noon at the Yardley Farmer's Market in Buttonwood Park. _A LIMITED NUMBER OF T-SHIRTS WILL BE FOR SALE _
* Race morning - Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day - between 7:00am - 7:30am near the start line at Wells Fargo Bank in Yardley Borough near the Yardley Train Station.
AWARDS CEREMONY:
Runners that qualify with an award-winning time can pick up their medals at the finish line during a brief ceremony after the race on the grounds of the Yardley Friends Meeting House .
PARKING FOR THE MILE:
We recommend parking in Buttonwood Park, which is an easy walk from the finish line and a longer walk to the starting line.
RESTROOMS:
Will be available at the start of the Mile Race by the Legion Post 317 Please be courteous.
RACE START:
A kids division will begin the race at 7:45 am followed by a start for the open mile - all other participants.
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