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BENefit Mile

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calendar_today 07 Aug, 2026 – 09 Aug, 2026

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About the Event

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/

Races Offered

Virtual Mile

Aug 07, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Mile

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Type — Running

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00:00

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$25.00

Mile Walk

Aug 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:00

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$25.00

Shirt Purchase ONLY

Aug 07, 2026

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Distance — Shirt Purchase ONLY

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Type — Running

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19:00

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$15.00

Mile Run

Aug 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:30

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Plainfield.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 18.2° / 28.2°
wb_sunny 18.7° / 29.1°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.1 /
water_drop 71.9%

About Plainfield

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Plainfield is a small city and southwest suburb of Indianapolis in the Nine-County Region.

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