
From the Organizer
New this year, the Derby Street Mile will be one race that steps off at 7:00pm. Competitive runners will be asked to line up first, followed by families that want to move at a slower pace.
Special thanks to the Salem Harbor Station for their continued sponsorship of this race.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marblehead, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
42,408
as of 2023
City Elevation
43 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Derby Street Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Marblehead Festival of Arts Road Races
2 miles away
Crossroads Move for Amirah 5K
2 miles away
Miles Over the Moon
1 mile away
North Shore RunFest Presented by NorthShore® Adult Diapers
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Derby Street Mile
Aug 14, 2026