The Main Street Mile
The Main Street Mile is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Newark, DE, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Location
- 280 East Main Street, Newark, DE
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run...Jog...Walk...or Crawl down Main Street for the 20th Annual Main Street Mile.
This signature Fusion Racing event is sure not to disappoint with a post-race celebration at the famous Deer Park Tavern.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Ag Farm, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newark, DE
City Elevation
53 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Running
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Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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The Main Street Mile
Oct 4, 2026