Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run
- Date
- July 3, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile Run
From the Organizer
54th Annual Ventnor Mile Run 2026
Friday, JULY 3, 2026 - Start Time: 7:00PM (Rain or Shine)
Location: New Haven Avenue and the Boardwalk
The Ventnor Mile is a fast, scenic 1-mile out-and-back course entirely on the Boardwalk..
Start Line: Boardwalk at New Haven Ave. - Finish Line: New Haven Ave. Turnaround: Martindale Ave & Boardwalk.
This course is not certified with USATF: Click here for Course Map
Pre registered (through June 14, 2026)
$20.00 (Child price $15.00 under 11)
June 15 - Race Day
$25.00 (Child price $20.00 under 11)
Please sign-up online to prevent a backlog on race day.
We will have no paper registration on race day everyone must signup online.
Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration: 5:00pm - 6:45pm
(Registration inside the Community Building on Newport Ave behind the library.)
T-SHIRTS: Shirts guaranteed to pre-registered runners.
Any remaining shirts will be given out on a first come first serve basis.
(T-Shirt Size: Youth Large, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge)
PRIZES: Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following age groups:
8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-65, 66-75, 76+.
Post-Race Awards Ceremony at Newport Ave Stage approx. 7:45 PM (during band break)
Live Music, Food Trucks, Race & Fireworks!
Information about the event: 609-823-7950
Sponsored by the Ventnor City Commissioners, Recreation Department and OceanFirst Bank
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run?
- Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run is a running event held in Ventnor City, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run?
- Friday, July 3, 2026 in Ventnor City, NJ at Ventnor Community Building, Ventnor City, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run
Jul 3, 2026