The American Mile

SPONSORED BY THE LONGPORT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Race day packet pickup will take place at the Longport fire house at 2305 Atlantic Ave from 9am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. 

2026 course will be a point to point event. Event will begin at 6:30pm at 11th Ave & Atlantic Ave @ the end of Longport, NJ.  Course will run north on Atlantic Ave to Pelham Ave. Finish line will be at Pelham Ave.

Online Registration Pricing

Register by June 20, 2026

• Adults: $20.00

• Children (10 & Under): $15.00

June 21, 2026 – July 4, 2026 (Online registration closes on July 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM.)

• Adults: $25.00

• Children (10 & Under): $20.00

Race T-Shirt Only - $20.00

• Register for the Race T-Shirt Only option by June 20, 2026 to guarantee your shirt.

Race Day Information

Please register online in advance to help prevent long lines and delays with paper registration on race day.

Race Day Registration
Location: Longport Fire House
2305 Atlantic Avenue

Registration Hours:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Race Day Only)

Race Day Pricing

Adults: $25.00
Children (10 & Under): $20.00

Bib & T-Shirt Pickup
Pick up your race bib and T-shirt at the Longport Fire House during either of these times:

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Awards
Male & Female overall winners (top 3 finishers)

Prizes to the top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

Fireworks in Margate - July 4, 2026 @ 9:00 pm (More information click here.)
Margate’s annual July 4th Fireworks Show, from the Margate Mothers’ Association will once again take place on the beach at Huntington Avenue. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and kids. The fireworks will light up the sky at approximately 9pm.