Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run

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: Shirts guaranteed to pre-registered runners. Any remaining shirts will be given out on a first come first serve basis. (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