Plainfield Friends Meeting Park, Plainfield IN
Friday, August 7th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
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.
👟 Who Can Participate
- Seasoned Runners: A unique opportunity to tackle a fast, shorter race than the typical road run.
- New Runners: Appeals to those just starting out with running.
- Walkers: Encouraged to participate!
- Post-Race Festivities: Stick around after the races for celebration!
❤️ Race Purpose
The BENefit Mile will raise funds for the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent in memory of Ben Harmon, a Hendricks County resident and runner who passed away in July of 2018 from Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Ben’s optimism and genuine positivity towards everyone, along with his fight against his cancer, was incredibly inspiring. This race will raise funds to help the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases support other patients and families in their fight against cancer as well.
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🔗 Learn More About Ben's Story
To learn more about Ben’s story, please visit the link below:
📅 Race Details
For more information about the BENefit Mile, visit the official race page.
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