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
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
85°
Typical Low
70°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Margate, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ventnor City, NJ
Population
9,220
as of 2023
Elevation
-3 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run
- Date
- July 3, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Ventnor City, NJ
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The American Mile
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The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Annual Run
3 miles away
20th Annual Seedorf / McMeekin 5k Run
5K
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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 race held in Ventnor City, New Jersey on July 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run?
- Friday, July 3, 2026 in Ventnor City, New Jersey at Ventnor Community Building, Ventnor City, NJ. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run
Jul 3, 2026