Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove IL
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Race Overview
Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival is an annual event hosted in downtown Downers Grove to raise money/awareness for mental health and to honor the life of Ben Silver.
Date and Location
- Date: August 8, 2026
- Location: Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St., Downers Grove, IL
- Event URL: Ben's Memorial Mile
Event Details
- Kids' Dash: The event consists of a little kids' 100-meter dash followed by two chip-timed, one-mile road races for runners and walkers.
- Registration: Prices will increase to $25 for the open and elite miles after July 8th. The little kids' 100-meter dash is free.
- T-Shirts: We will again have T-shirts, but you must select if you would like one during your registration process (they are $10 each).
- Deadline: You must register by July 22 to get a T-shirt.
Community Festival
- Activities: The community festival consists of live music, concessions, raffles, mental-health booths, fitness booths, art booths, kids activities, a food truck (snow cones & shaved ice), and corn hole.
- Admission: The community festival is FREE to attend.
- Nonprofit: Ben's Memorial Mile is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Proceeds: All proceeds are donated to mental-health foundations.
