BENefit Mile
- Date Fri 7th August 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Plainfield, Indiana
- Price $17.25 - $33.15
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the ninth annual BENefit Mile on Friday, August 7, 2026, in the vibrant town of Plainfield, Indiana! Kicking off at 7:00 p.m., this exciting net downhill race starts on Buchanan Street and finishes in the heart of downtown Plainfield near the Plainfield Friends Meeting. Whether you’re a seasoned runner looking for a fast-paced challenge or a newcomer eager to join the fun (walkers are warmly welcomed!), the BENefit Mile offers a fantastic opportunity for everyone to participate.
The event will feature corrals based on estimated finish times, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. After the race, stick around for lively post-race festivities that celebrate community and camaraderie. Most importantly, the BENefit Mile aims to raise crucial funds for the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent, honoring the memory of Ben Harmon, a beloved Hendricks County resident and runner who valiantly battled cancer. Join us in this inspiring event that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports families in their fight against cancer!
The event will feature corrals based on estimated finish times, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. After the race, stick around for lively post-race festivities that celebrate community and camaraderie. Most importantly, the BENefit Mile aims to raise crucial funds for the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent, honoring the memory of Ben Harmon, a beloved Hendricks County resident and runner who valiantly battled cancer. Join us in this inspiring event that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports families in their fight against cancer!
Organiser's Description
The ninth annual BENefit Mile will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026 in Plainfield, Indiana at 7:00 p.m.. This net downhill race will begin on Buchanan Street and finish in downtown Plainfield near the Plainfield Friends Meeting off of East Street.
This event features a unique opportunity for seasoned runners to tackle a fast, shorter race than the typical road run, and will also appeal to those just starting out with running (walkers are also encouraged to participate)! The BENefit Mile will separate into corrals based on estimated finish times. Stick around after the races for post-race festivities!
The BENefit Mile will raise funds for the Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Peyton Manning Childrens Hospital at St. Vincent in memory of Ben Harmon, a Hendricks County resident and runner and who passed away in July of 2018 of Ewings Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Bens optimism and genuine positivity towards everyone, as well as his fight against his cancer was incredibly inspiring. This race will raise funds to help the Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases support other patients and families in their fight against cancer as well.
Shirt Guarantee: 7/24/26
To learn more about Bens story, please visit the link below:
www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2018/06/14/doyel-cancer-getting-run-its-money-ex-avon-track-star-ben-harmon/690495002/
This event features a unique opportunity for seasoned runners to tackle a fast, shorter race than the typical road run, and will also appeal to those just starting out with running (walkers are also encouraged to participate)! The BENefit Mile will separate into corrals based on estimated finish times. Stick around after the races for post-race festivities!
The BENefit Mile will raise funds for the Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Peyton Manning Childrens Hospital at St. Vincent in memory of Ben Harmon, a Hendricks County resident and runner and who passed away in July of 2018 of Ewings Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Bens optimism and genuine positivity towards everyone, as well as his fight against his cancer was incredibly inspiring. This race will raise funds to help the Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases support other patients and families in their fight against cancer as well.
Shirt Guarantee: 7/24/26
To learn more about Bens story, please visit the link below:
www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2018/06/14/doyel-cancer-getting-run-its-money-ex-avon-track-star-ben-harmon/690495002/
Races
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Mile Walk
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 7th August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$33.15
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Mile Run
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 7th August 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$33.15
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Virtual Mile
Incl. $3.15 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.15
Run your mile at any time, but submit your results between Friday, August 1 and Sunday, August 3! -
Shirt Purchase ONLY
Incl. $2.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 7th August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$17.25
This is ONLY a shirt purchase. Not an entry into the race/virtual race.
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Plainfield Friends Meeting Park, 105 S East Street, Plainfield, 46168, IN, United States
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