CXC4L is proud to announce that we will be hosting the Newark Mile again in 2026. The race will take place along its traditional 2.5 mile (4km) course along the Newark Days parade route (see course map below for more detail). We are pleased to be hosting the 41st running of this local Newark favorite in partnership with the Newark Days Celebration! After the race, stick around to enjoy the rest of the Newark Days such as carnival rides, parade, live entertainment, food festival, beer & wine pavilion, car show, and an arts & crafts fair.
There are several categories of awards given out at the Newark Mile. All runners get a special edition finisher medal Trophies for the first overall male and female Trophies for the first Newark resident male and female Trophies for the first male and female in each age group Medals for the top 3 males and females in each age group The age groups are: 0 to 14, 15 to 25, 26 to 35, 36 to 45, 46 to 55, 56 to 65, and 66 & over.
2.5 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Miles | $20.00 | Sep 23 | Sep 5 |
| $25.00 | Sep 5 | Sep 19 | |
| $30.00 | Sep 19 | Sep 19 | |
| $100.00 | Sep 19 | Sep 19 |
Want to avoid the lines on race day? You can pick up your race bib, timing chip, and Newark Mile T-shirt on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm in front of the Newark Community Center, 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA (near the corner of Cedar Blvd. and Chapman Dr.). Otherwise, check in between 7:00 am and 8:30 am in front of the Newark Community Center (near the corner of Cedar Blvd. and Chapman Dr.) Pick up your bib, timing chip, and T-shirt! The check-in table will close promptly
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 361 | 23:13 | 12:06 |
| 2022 | 352 | 30:14 | 15:35 |
| 2019 | 225 | 23:01 | 12:34 |
| 2018 | 244 | 24:07 | 13:03 |
Interested in this race?