calendar_today 07 Aug, 2026 – 09 Aug, 2026
directions_run Running
language Official Website
sell $15.00 – $25.00
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/
Aug 07, 2026
Distance — Virtual Mile
Type — Running
00:00
$25.00
Aug 07, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
19:00
$25.00
Aug 07, 2026
Distance — Shirt Purchase ONLY
Type — Running
19:00
$15.00
Aug 07, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
19:30
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Plainfield.
Learn more about the host city, Plainfield.
Plainfield is a small city and southwest suburb of Indianapolis in the Nine-County Region.
Read more launchRead what other athletes have to say about their experience at the BENefit Mile.
Be the first to share your experience with the community!
Explore other exciting events happening in this same region.
location_on Indianapolis, Indiana, US
calendar_today Jul 11, 2026
location_on Indianapolis, Indiana, US
calendar_today Jul 11, 2026
Hand-picked events we think you’ll love.
Jul 11, 2026
If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Wil…
Read more
Aug 08, 2026
CREATE LASTING MEMORIES WITH YOUR FAMILY. Muddy Kids is 2 and 3 mile adventure event series for families and kids ages …
Read more
Aug 09, 2026
Muddy Princess is a 5K obstacle mud run for women! Our event is for Princesses of all sizes, ages and fitness levels. W…
Read more
Aug 08, 2026
The Heartbreak Hill 5k is a 3.1 mile run/walk that takes place on the Hagerstown High School cross country course. This…
Read more
