Family Fun and Fast Times at the Parade Day Mile 2025 in Binghamton
Parade Day Mile 2025: Binghamton’s Festive One-Mile Race Recap
Updated 3/1/2025
What Is the Parade Day Mile?
The Parade Day Mile is a one-mile running event held just before Binghamton’s beloved St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It invites runners of all levels, from elite athletes seeking a fast mile to families and children out for a spirited stroll. Many runners dress in Irish green, exchanging smiles and peace signs, and even performing celebratory jumps of joy along the route, making it both a race and a festive community gathering.
Prize Money & Premiums
This year’s Parade Day Mile came with an exciting prize structure for the Elite Heats:
- $500: First Place Male & Female
- $100: Second Place Male & Female
- $50: Third Place Male & Female
- $50 Confluence Running Gift Card: First Male & Female to cross the ¼-mile (400m) mark (Must finish the race to qualify)
A Welcoming Race for Everyone
Although the event highlights the elite competitors, it also embraces recreational runners, walkers, children, and families. The course along Main Street started in 42°F sunshine, providing pleasant conditions for the initial heats, before temperatures dropped to 20°F with snow flurries and strong wind. Despite the weather shift, the energy remained high as participants shared enthusiastic waves and marched toward the finishing line in true Parade Day spirit.
Top Finishers
Elite Men
- 1st Place: Matthew Cavaliere (Binghamton, NY) – 4:39.70
- 2nd Place: Martin Dolan (Albany, NY) – 4:54.50
- 3rd Place: Jakob Getchell (Windsor, NY) – 5:03.25
Elite Women
- 1st Place: Aziza Chigatayeva (New Haven, CT) – 5:34.46
- 2nd Place: Anna Shields (Hartford, CT) – 5:40.60
- 3rd Place: Liz Fritzen (Waverly, NY) – 6:36.38
Open Race Champions
- Men’s Open: Joseph Sanelli (East Northport, NY) – 5:47.81
- Women’s Open: Reese Wall (Pelham, NY) – 6:12.22
For full and age-group results, be sure to visit our event site!
Post-Race Fun at The Belmar Pub & Grille
After the mile, participants gathered at The Belmar Pub & Grille, a popular local spot near the finish line. Families, beginner runners, and seasoned competitors alike shared food, drinks, and stories, all while anticipating the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
A Swing in the Weather
What started as a sunny, 42°F day quickly turned into a 20°F chill, bringing along snow and a stiff headwind. While the drastic drop tested many racers’ resolve, most embraced the challenge, and it only added another fun memory to the event.
A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors
None of this would be possible without the help of our sponsors and supporters:
- Visions Federal Credit Union
- Confluence Running
- City of Binghamton
- Broome County Public Library
- The Belmar Pub & Grille
- Joel Boyd & Sarah Glose (City of Binghamton Economic Development)
- Jordan Young
Results & Photos on the Way!
Our team captured plenty of photos showcasing the day’s smiles, jumps of joy, and vibrant green gear. Keep an eye on our Parade Day Mile Facebook Page for Official Photos!
See here for Overall and Age Group Result PDFS!
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Races
- St. Pat’s 4 Miler – Next week in Binghamton, NY
- Loop the Lemur – May 2025 (Ross Park Zoo)
- 1812 Challenge – September 2025 (Sackets Harbor)
Check out ConfluenceRunningEvents.com to register and stay informed!
Closing Thoughts
The Parade Day Mile 2025 brought together elites, families, and casual participants for a fun and spirited community event. Despite the sudden turn in the weather, the good cheer and festive energy carried everyone to the finish line and beyond. Here’s to celebrating tradition, athleticism, and community—see you next year!
2024 Belmar Parade Day Mile
Results
(Updated March 2nd, 2024)
The Belmar Parade Day Mile, an annual event that attracts runners from various parts of the country, recently concluded with some remarkable performances. Among the highlights were the impressive travels undertaken by the top three male and female participants to clinch the coveted $500 first prize.
In the male category, Matthew Cavaliere from Delmar, NY, clinched the top spot with a blistering time of 4 minutes and 19.02 seconds. Hailing from Rochester, NY, Paul Suflita secured the second position, closely followed by Joseph Squillacioti from Staten Island, NY. These runners showcased not only their speed and endurance but also their dedication to the sport by traveling significant distances to compete.
Similarly, in the female category, Anna Shields from Hartford, CT, emerged victorious with a commendable time of 5 minutes and 22.53 seconds. Aja Jackson from Newark Valley, NY, and Carlyne Fernald from Vestal, NY, secured the second and third positions respectively. These talented athletes demonstrated their commitment by undertaking extensive journeys to participate in the event.
The Belmar Parade Day Mile is not just a test of physical prowess but also a celebration of determination and passion for running. The top finishers, both male and female, exemplified these qualities by overcoming geographical barriers to compete against formidable opponents and emerge victorious.
As the event continues to grow in popularity, it serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of athleticism and camaraderie. Participants from diverse backgrounds come together to showcase their talents and inspire others to pursue their fitness goals, no matter the distance they must travel to achieve them.
Comments
Adam Engst said:
Painfully AI written. At least take an edit pass on the results paragraphs to remove cringeworthy bits like “These talented athletes demonstrated their commitment by undertaking extensive journeys to participate in the event.” when two of your three top women were local to the race. The first paragraph and the last two paragraphs would be best shredded as well.