237 West Monroe St, Franklin IN
Monday, May 25th, 2026
HONOR THE BRAVE
Packet pickup is Sunday from 1pm to 5pm at the Franklin Amphitheater and from 7:15am to 8:30 on race day
- The 2026 Memorial Day Mile run/walk is Monday, May 25, 2026
- 1 Mile Female and Male competitive races and 1 Mile Family Walk/Jog/Run
- 9:00am Female Competitive Mile (must be able to run under 10 minutes for 1 Mile)
- 9:20am Male Competitive Mile (must be able to run under 10 minutes for 1 Mile)
- 9:40am Family Walk/Jog/Run
- 10:15am Awards
- 11:00am Memorial Day Service on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn
- More participants than any other Mile race in Indiana and the 9th largest Mile race in America. Over 1,000 walkers and runners participated in 2025.
- Connecting thankful citizens with Memorial Day observance by giving families an opportunity to come together in downtown Franklin to walk/jog/run prior to the annual Memorial Day Service
Additional Information:
- Every participant receives a Memorial Day Mile t-shirt and a finisher medal
- Shirt/bib pick up is the Sunday before the race and on race day
- No shirts or medals will be mailed
- Water is provided at the finish of the race
- Restrooms and Porta Johns are located at the start/finish area
- Sorry, no pets are allowed
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