The 39th Annual Newark Mile 4k (2024)

Want to avoid the lines on race day? You can pick up your race bib with timing chip and Newark Mile T-shirt on Sunday, September 15 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm in front of the Newark Community Center, 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA (near the corner of Cedar Blvd. and Chapman Dr.).

Otherwise, check in between 7:00 am and 8:30 am in front of the Newark Community Center (near the corner of Cedar Blvd. and Chapman Dr.) Pick up your bib with timing chip and free T-shirt! The check-in table will close promptly at 8:30 am.

We are pleased to host once again the Newark Mile 4kids, a family favorite!

• What is it? This approximately 50 meter race is intended for kids to get ready to run the Newark Mile when they're older.
• Time: 8:30 am, right before the Newark Mile. Parents, please have your little runners ready to go at 8:15 am to participate. Announcements will be made over the speakers when the kids are being gathered.
• Place: The race will take place near the check-in table at Cedar Blvd. and Chapman Dr.
• Other info: For younger children, it is recommended to have one parent/friend/relative at the start line and one at the finish line.
• Fee: The Newark Mile 4kids is free!
   
  

There are several categories of awards given out at the Newark Mile.

• All runners get a special edition finisher medal
• Trophies for the first overall male and female
• Trophies for the first Newark resident male and female
• Trophies for the first male and female in each age group
• Medals for the top 3 males and females in each age group

The age groups are: 0 to 14, 15 to 25, 26 to 35, 36 to 45, 46 to 55, 56 to 65, and 66 & over.

The start and finish line is at the intersection of Chapman and Cedar in front of the Newark Community Center. The race starts on the eastbound side of Cedar Blvd with a leftward U turn onto the westbound side of Cedar near Lake Blvd. Then, it continues with a left turn onto the northbound side of Newark Blvd and a leftward U turn near Musick Ave remaining on the northbound direction of Newark Blvd. The last turn is back on to the eastbound side of Cedar Blvd for the finish. 

Parking in Newark Days lots will not be available as they will be blocked due to the closures of Cedar and Newark Blvds. for the Newark Mile and Newark Days Parade. Participants and spectators are advised to park on residential streets. We recommend that participants and spectators who live in the surrounding residential area walk or bike to the race.

Parking map can be found here.