Longport Volunteer Fire Department
Ventnor and Longport will be holding their annual 1-mile runs Independence Day weekend.
Ventnor will be holding its 51st annual Ventnor Mile, 7 p.m. Monday, July 3 starting at New Haven Avenue and the boardwalk. The event includes live music, food trucks and fireworks.
Pre-registration at reduced rates closes June 19. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children under 11 and includes race T-shirt while supplies last. Late and race day registration is $20, $15 for children under 11.
Awards will be presented to male and female age group winners.
Sign up at runsignup.com or see Ventnor.recdesk.com or call 609-823-7950.
The Longport Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual American Mile 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. The race starts at 11th and Atlantic avenues and travels north to Pelham Avenue.
Pre-registration at reduced rates is available until June 20 at a cost of $20 per person, $15 for children under 10 and includes T-shirt. T-shirts only are available at a cost of $20 before June 20.
Advance and race day registration 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Longport Fire House, 2305 Atlantic Ave. is $25, $20 for children under 10.
Race day bib and shirt pickup will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the firehouse.
Awards will be presented to male and female age group winners, and for first, second and third place overall.
Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Longport/TheAmericanMile
After the race, participants and their families can head to the beach to watch neighboring Margate's annual fireworks display at 9 p.m.
