Ben's Memorial Mile
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 4:15PM CDT
- Location Downers Grove, Illinois
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an exciting day at Ben's Memorial Mile on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, in the vibrant community of Downers Grove, DuPage! This fantastic event features two chip-timed races: the Open/Walking Mile at 4:15 PM for those running a pace slower than 6:30 minutes per mile, and the Elite Mile at 4:45 PM for those who can conquer the distance in 6:30 minutes or faster.
The festivities kick off at Fishel Park, where same-day registration will be available from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM. Participants can pick up their event T-shirts and complimentary raffle tickets before or after their race. After the excitement of the races, stick around for the awards ceremony at 5:30 PM, where age-group leaders will be recognized, and raffle winners will be announced. The community festival runs from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, featuring live music, free concessions, fun booths, cornhole, and a kids' tent, ensuring a memorable day for everyone. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of community and athleticism!
The festivities kick off at Fishel Park, where same-day registration will be available from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM. Participants can pick up their event T-shirts and complimentary raffle tickets before or after their race. After the excitement of the races, stick around for the awards ceremony at 5:30 PM, where age-group leaders will be recognized, and raffle winners will be announced. The community festival runs from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, featuring live music, free concessions, fun booths, cornhole, and a kids' tent, ensuring a memorable day for everyone. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of community and athleticism!
Organiser's Description
Race information (both races will be chip-timed):
Online registration will close at 1:30 PM the day of the event. There will be same-day registration at the event from 3:00 4:15 PM you can register at Fishel Park or at the start/finish lines.
Your event T-shirt (if you ordered one) and complimentary raffle ticket will be available at Fishel Park. You can retrieve these items before or after you run!
Race bibs can be picked up only at the start/finish line.
4:15 PM: Open/walking mile (for those slower than 6:30 pace for 1 mile)
4:45 PM: Elite mile (for those running 6:30 or faster for 1 mile)
5:30 PM: Awards ceremony & announcement of raffle winners (at Fishel Park click the button below for age-group leaders that will be recognized)
Fishel Park community festival (3:00 PM 8:30 PM):
We have a whole lineup of artists that will be performing LIVE MUSIC starting at 3:00 PM! Come with a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the music!
There will also be FREE concessions, booths, cornhole, raffles, and a kids tent. All participants will receive 1 complimentary raffle ticket and can purchase more.
Online registration will close at 1:30 PM the day of the event. There will be same-day registration at the event from 3:00 4:15 PM you can register at Fishel Park or at the start/finish lines.
Your event T-shirt (if you ordered one) and complimentary raffle ticket will be available at Fishel Park. You can retrieve these items before or after you run!
Race bibs can be picked up only at the start/finish line.
4:15 PM: Open/walking mile (for those slower than 6:30 pace for 1 mile)
4:45 PM: Elite mile (for those running 6:30 or faster for 1 mile)
5:30 PM: Awards ceremony & announcement of raffle winners (at Fishel Park click the button below for age-group leaders that will be recognized)
Fishel Park community festival (3:00 PM 8:30 PM):
We have a whole lineup of artists that will be performing LIVE MUSIC starting at 3:00 PM! Come with a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the music!
There will also be FREE concessions, booths, cornhole, raffles, and a kids tent. All participants will receive 1 complimentary raffle ticket and can purchase more.
Races
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Open Mile
Sat 9th August 2025 (4:15PM CDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Elite Mile
Sat 9th August 2025 (4:45PM CDT)
Free
CLOSED
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