The ninth annual BENefit Mile will take place on Friday, August 7, 2025 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 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 and who passed away in July of 2018 of Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Ben’s 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 Children’s 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 Ben’s 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/
1 Miles: T-Shirt
Virtual Mile: T-Shirt
Shirt Purchase ONLY: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Miles | $25.00 | Dec 27 | Jan 31 |
| $30.00 | Feb 1 | Aug 7 | |
| Virtual Mile | $25.00 | Dec 27 | Jan 31 |
| $30.00 | Feb 1 | Aug 7 | |
| Shirt Purchase ONLY | $15.00 | Dec 27 | Jul 24 |
Early Packet Pick Up Event: Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:00 PM -8:00 PM Location: RaceMaker Productions Shop Located at The Shops at Perry Crossing 351 Marketplace Mile Suite 110 Plainfield, Indiana 46168 We are located on the inside north/south strip of the mall. We are on the east side and just south of Old Navy/Dicks Sporting Goods and north of Lane Bryant. Race Day Packet Pick Up: Participants may Pick Up Packets on Friday, August 7th before the race from 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM. Please remember tha
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 188 | 6:28 | 4:29 |
| 2024 | 267 | 8:01 | 4:11 |
| 2023 | 274 | 8:39 | 4:23 |
| 2022 | 153 | 9:50 | 4:26 |
| 2021 | 195 | 10:00 | 4:24 |
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Friday 8/7/25: 5:45 – 6:45 pm Packet Pickup/Registration 6:50 pm Pre Race Meeting 7:00 pm Walkers Start 7:30 pm Runner Starts 7:50 pm 1 Block Kids Run (FREE) 8:00 pm Awards/ After Party Start Line Location: Calvary Bible Wesleyan Church 168 Lawndale Dr Plainfield, IN 46168 Finish Line/Packet Pickup/Registration/Awards Location: Plainfield Friends Meeting Park 105 S. East Street Plainfield, IN 46168