Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run 2026 — Ventnor City, NJ

Date
July 3, 2026
Location
Ventnor City, NJ
Venue
Ventnor Community Building
Start Time
7:00 PM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $25.00
Events
1 Mile Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run starts at 7:00 PM on July 3rd, so plan your travel and pre-race logistics accordingly for an evening event. This one-mile running race takes place in Ventnor City, New Jersey, with the Ventnor Community Building serving as the venue. Entry fees run between $20 and $25, making this an affordable local option for runners looking to race before Independence Day festivities. The single-mile distance suits runners of various levels seeking a quick, competitive effort. If you're traveling to the Jersey Shore for holiday weekend racing, this event offers a straightforward, short-course option that wraps up early enough for evening celebrations.

From the Race 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 are guaranteed to all pre-registered runners who register by the end of the day on July 1, 2026. Any remaining shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis during packet pickup and race day registration. ( 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run 2026 — Ventnor City, NJ?

Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run 2026 — Ventnor City, NJ takes place on July 3, 2026. The race is held in Ventnor City, New Jersey.

Where is Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run 2026 — Ventnor City, NJ held?

Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run 2026 — Ventnor City, NJ is held at Ventnor Community Building in Ventnor City, New Jersey.

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