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Sun October 5, 2025 Newark, DE 19711 US
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Main Street Mile

$20 9:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT Price increases after December 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Description

Run...Jog...Walk...or Crawl down Main Street for the 19th 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!

Delaware School Team Challenge - $2,000 in prize money!

Don't forget your child's school could win $$$
DELAWARE SCHOOL TEAM CHALLENGE!!!
$2,000 IN PRIZE MONEY FOR DE SCHOOLS

Do you want to win $$$ for your school's PTO, PTA or Booster?  

Fusion Racing is giving away $2,000 in prize money to the top five Delaware schools with the greatest number of participants on their team.

**Teams must have a min of 10 participants on their team in order to qualify**


All schools in Delaware are eligible to participate.

Simply create a team for your school if one hasn't yet been created. Then, tell all your friends, family and co-workers to register under your school's TEAM.  

Schools with elementary schools and high schools have to create two separate teams.

Challenge ends at midnight October 3rd 2025.

For questions or to set up a team, please contact nic@fusionracetiming.com.

1st place   $750

2nd place  $500

3rd place   $350

4th place   $250

5th place   $150

Participants Amenities

Custom Main Street Mile Bib 

Main Street Mile T-Shirt (Must be registered by 9-19 to guarantee a shirt)

Post Race Snacks and Drinks

21 and Over (Beer and Bloody Mary Bar Tent)

Day of Bib Pick Up

Sunday October 5th from 8AM till 8:45AM

Captain Blue Hen Comics

280 East Main Street Newark DE 19711

Once you pick up your bib and swag you will head down toward the McDonald's at the beginning of Main Street.

The race will start at 9AM.

We will be sending off groups according to how fast you can complete the mile.

Awards and Age Groups

Overall Male/Female

Overall Masters Male/Female

Top 3 in each age group Male/Female

9 and Under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69, 70+

*Overall and Masters are scored by gun time.

*Age groups are scored by chip time.

Where Do I Park?

There is plenty of parking in Newark for this event.

Some options are free and others are paid lots.

There is NO parking on Main Street.  Your car will be towed.

There is NO parking in Newark Shopping Center.  They are known for towing cars.

There is limited parking in Market East Plaza.  Where packet pick up is. (FREE)

Municipal lots behind Kates, Grotto's and Cafe Gellato. (Paid lots.  Pay before, not after)

Parking garage across from Deer Park. (Paid garage.  Pay before, not after)

There is NO parking at Deer Park.

Here is an interactive parking map of the City of Newark.

Post Race Celebration

After you complete your Mile, stick around for a celebration at the Deer Park with snacks, drinks and music.

18 and under are just $25

Discount will show at checkout.

Charity Partner

Friends of Fusion Foundation is a 501C3 that provides assistance and support for children, young adults and first responders in the state of Delaware. They also support organizations which provide support to the same population.

Fusion Running Club Members Get 20% OFF Registration


Click HERE to join Fusion Running Club!

*Discount applies starting 1.31.25

FAQ & Policies

Important information for participants.

Click HERE for details.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.fusionracetiming.com.

Race Contact Info

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