The American Mile
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 6:30PM EST
- Location Longport, New Jersey
- Price $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at The American Mile on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in the scenic town of Longport, Atlantic! This exciting event features a 6-mile run that begins at 6:30 PM at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, winding its way north along the beautiful Atlantic Avenue to the finish line at Pelham Avenue.
Participants can pick up their race packets at the Longport Fire House from 9 AM to 1 PM and again from 4 PM to 6 PM on race day. Enjoy a festive post-race awards ceremony back at the fire house, complete with hot dogs and drinks for all participants. Celebrate your achievements with awards presented to the top three finishers in various age categories, plus overall male and female winners. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display in Margate at 9 PM that evening, making this a perfect way to celebrate Independence Day! Secure your spot before June 20th for the best registration rates and get ready for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and celebration!
Participants can pick up their race packets at the Longport Fire House from 9 AM to 1 PM and again from 4 PM to 6 PM on race day. Enjoy a festive post-race awards ceremony back at the fire house, complete with hot dogs and drinks for all participants. Celebrate your achievements with awards presented to the top three finishers in various age categories, plus overall male and female winners. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display in Margate at 9 PM that evening, making this a perfect way to celebrate Independence Day! Secure your spot before June 20th for the best registration rates and get ready for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
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.
2025 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.
ONLINE REGISTRATION PRICE FOR THE EVENT:
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$20.00 - YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE JUNE 20, 2025
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_$20.00 (10 & UNDER - $15.00) _
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$25.00 - JUNE 21, 2025 TO CLOSING OF ONLINE REGISTRATION AT MIDNIGHT ON 7/2/25
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$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, 2025.
PLEASE SIGN-UP ONLINE TO PREVENT A BACKLOG OF PAPER REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AT LONGPORT FIRE HOUSE AT 2305 ATLANTIC AVE ON RACE MORNING ONLY. FROM 9:00AM TO 1:00PM. RACE DAY PRICE - $25.00 (10 & UNDER - $20.00)
RACE DAY BIB & SHIRT PICKUP TIMES:
- 9:00AM - 1:00PM AND 4:00PM - 6:00PM
- 6 1 MILE RUN
- 7 POST-RACE AWARDS CEREMONY, INCLUDE HOT DOGS AND DRINKS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS BACK AT THE LONGPORT FIRE HOUSE.
AWARDS
MALE & FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS (TOP 3 FINISHERS)
PRIZES TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 PLUS.
FIREWORKS IN MARGATE - JULY 4, 2025 @ 9:00 PM (MORE INFORMATION _CLICK HERE [https://margatehasmore.com/event/july-4th-fireworks-extravaganza/]_.)
Margates 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.
Race day packet pickup will take place at the Longport fire house at 2305 Atlantic Ave from 9am-1pm and 4pm-6pm.
2025 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.
ONLINE REGISTRATION PRICE FOR THE EVENT:
*
$20.00 - YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE JUNE 20, 2025
*
_$20.00 (10 & UNDER - $15.00) _
*
$25.00 - JUNE 21, 2025 TO CLOSING OF ONLINE REGISTRATION AT MIDNIGHT ON 7/2/25
*
$25.00 _(10 & UNDER - $20.00)_
*
* IF YOU AREN'T RUNNING THE EVENT BUT ONLY WANT A RACE T-SHIRT YOU MUST SIGNUP BY JUNE 20, 2025.
PLEASE SIGN-UP ONLINE TO PREVENT A BACKLOG OF PAPER REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AT LONGPORT FIRE HOUSE AT 2305 ATLANTIC AVE ON RACE MORNING ONLY. FROM 9:00AM TO 1:00PM. RACE DAY PRICE - $25.00 (10 & UNDER - $20.00)
RACE DAY BIB & SHIRT PICKUP TIMES:
- 9:00AM - 1:00PM AND 4:00PM - 6:00PM
- 6 1 MILE RUN
- 7 POST-RACE AWARDS CEREMONY, INCLUDE HOT DOGS AND DRINKS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS BACK AT THE LONGPORT FIRE HOUSE.
AWARDS
MALE & FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS (TOP 3 FINISHERS)
PRIZES TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 PLUS.
FIREWORKS IN MARGATE - JULY 4, 2025 @ 9:00 PM (MORE INFORMATION _CLICK HERE [https://margatehasmore.com/event/july-4th-fireworks-extravaganza/]_.)
Margates 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.
Races
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1 Mile Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS SOON -
Shirt Only (NOT Running)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 4th July 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS SOON
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