Memorial Main Street Mile

Race Sponsor: Yardley Borough Parks and Recreation Board is hosting the Memorial Main Street Mile. Celebrate Memorial Day with a chip-timed 1-mile race on Main Street in historic Yardley Borough to benefit American Legion Post 317. The Memorial Main Street Mile race will begin at Wells Fargo Bank (225 South Main Street) and finishes at the Yardley Friends Meeting House (65 North Main Street). Race fee includes a t-shirt to all participants that register by April 12, 2026. Kids Race: The race will begin at 7:45 am with a separate start time 7:30 am for children ages 6-14 years of age. With prizes for first, second and third place based on the age groups. Children that require adult supervision are welcome to register for the adult open mile race. Awards - First Place Overall Male; First Place Overall Female, plus gender specific age groups as follows: 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 plus. Age group awards for first, second, and third place will be based on net time, not order of finish. You must finish within 20 minutes for your time to count towards an award. There is a 30-minute course limit for this race. Walkers and strollers are welcome in this race and we ask that you start at the back. Memorial Main Street Mile Bib Pick-up: Runners you can pick-up your race bib (and t-shirt if you requested one before April 12) on: Saturday, May 16th between (9:00am and noon) at the Yardley Farmer's Market in Buttonwood Park. A limited number of t-shirts will be for sale for $15. PLEASE BRING CASH Race morning - Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day - between 7:00am - 7:20am near the start line at Wells Fargo Bank in Yardley Borough near the Yardley Train Station. Awards Ceremony: Runners that qualify with an award-winning time can pick up their medals at the finish line during a brief ceremony after the race on the grounds of the Yardley Friends Meeting House. Parking for the Mile: We recommend parking in Buttonwood Park, which is an easy walk from the finish line an