The Belmar Parade Day Mile

Belmar Parade Day Mile

The Belmar Parade Day Mile is a one-mile race down Main St. in Binghamton, NY, held immediately before the famous St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 7, 2026. Lead the parade and soak in the electric atmosphere by running or walking down Main Street!

Heat Requirements

• OPEN: available to all runners and walkers
• ELITE WOMEN: available for women who can run sub 6:45 mile
• ELITE MEN: available for men who can run sub 6:00 mile

Prize Purse

• $500: first place male and female in elite heats
• $100: second place male and female elite heats
• $50: third place male and female elite heats
• PREMIUM: $50 Confluence Running gift card award to first male and female who cross the 400m mark
  • must be registered for elite heat to be considered for prize money
  • must finish the race to be considered for the premium prize

Race Details

• race begins at the Broome County Public Library
• race ends at the Belmar Pub
• 12:50 p.m.: ELITE MEN (subject to change)
• 12:55 p.m.: ELITE WOMEN
• 1:00 p.m.: OPEN RACE
• Please note the heat times are still being determined. When you register for a heat, the time is subject to change. Updates will be made as soon as everything is confirmed.

Registration Details

• $25 Early Registration: Open Race
• $40 Late Registration: Open Race
• $30 Early Registration: Elite Race
• $50 Late Registration: Elite Race
• Under 21 years of age: $20 early registration
• Family Registration: $5 for children under 12 years of age with an Adult Regular Registration

Registration and Bib Pick Up

• Available at:
  • Confluence Running on Friday, March 6 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 7 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM outside the Broome County Public Library

Race Day

• 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: bib pick-up and registration available outside the Broome County Public Library
• a vehicle will be available before the start for you to drop a bag for the finish
• there is limited parking available at the library
  • there are downtown garages and side streets available. Parade Day parking can be challenging, so plan accordingly

More Information

For additional details, visit the race page at The Belmar Parade Day Mile.

Conclusion

See you on Parade Day!