WELCOME TO THE HIGH STREET MILE

More Than a Race. A Newburyport Tradition. For more than 40 years, the High Street Mile has been Newburyport's signature race morning during Yankee Homecoming.

Every summer, runners of all ages gather on historic High Street to celebrate competition, family, community, and one of the North Shore's favorite traditions before the annual Yankee Homecoming Parade.

Some runners come to chase a personal best. Some are toeing the starting line for the very first time.

Many families return year after year, watching their children grow, celebrating milestones, and creating memories that last far beyond race day.

Whatever brings you to the starting line, we hope you'll become part of the tradition.

Run before the parade. Create your own story.


WHY YOU'LL LOVE THE HIGH STREET MILE

A fast, exciting one-mile road race through historic downtown Newburyport

Youth races that have become a favorite family tradition

A community celebration held just before the Yankee Homecoming Parade

Cash awards for top overall and age group finishers

Professional race photography

Live race announcing by Michael Bernier (Enjoy Your Life)

Race T-shirt (guaranteed with early registration)

Finisher ribbons for all participants

Post-race refreshments

Complimentary beer ticket and post-race celebration at Winner's Circle Sports Bar (21+)


WHAT OUR RUNNERS SAY

"Yankee Homecoming and the High Street Mile are family traditions on par with Christmas morning."

"I treat the High Street Mile as my Olympics."

"My kids crossed their first finish line here."

"The High Street Mile reminds me what running is all about."

"For eleven years, it's been part of our family's story."

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Register by June 1 for the best pricing.
Register by July 6 to guarantee your race shirt.
Register three or more family members using code FAMILY to receive 10% off your registration.

EARLY PACKET PICKUP

Early packet pickup will occur at Marathon Sports in Newburyport on Sat 8/1 from 12-3 PM

RACE MORNING

Packet pickup and race-day registration begin at 7:30 a.m. at Atkinson Common and close promptly at 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 9 AM


AFTER THE FINISH LINE

One of the things that makes the High Street Mile unique is that race morning is just the beginning.

Celebrate with fellow runners at the post-race gathering at the Winners Circle in Elm St in salisbury where you can get a free beer/beverage and pizza, then enjoy the excitement of the annual Yankee Homecoming Parade as downtown Newburyport comes alive.


LOOKING BACK

Browse photos from previous years and search for your race photos under the Photos tab.

Every runner has a story. We can't wait to see yours.