Road running

The American Mile

📅 July 4, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Longport · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 4, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

1 mi

About

The American Mile takes place in Longport, in Atlantic County, New Jersey, and is a 1-mile community race (1.6 km) open to participants of all ages, with registration for adults and for kids under 10. The race starts at 6:30 p.m. on July 4, 2027.

Packet pickup is at the Longport firehouse, where runners collect their bib and T-shirt. A post-race awards ceremony honors the top finishers and offers food and drinks. The evening wraps up with fireworks in Margate, adding to the festive atmosphere.

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