Plainfield Friends Meeting Park, Plainfield IN
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
đââď¸ Event Overview
The eighth annual BENefit Mile will take place on Friday, August 1, 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.
đŻ Who Can Participate?
- Seasoned runners: Designed for those looking for a fast, shorter race.
- Beginners: Welcoming participants who are just starting out with running.
- Walkers: Encouraged to join and participate in the event!
- Post-race fun: Stay for festivities after the race!
â¤ď¸ Purpose of the Race
The BENefit Mile will raise funds for the Childrenâs Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Peyton Manning Childrenâs Hospital at St. Vincent in memory of Ben Harmon, a Hendricks County resident and runner who passed away in July of 2018 from Ewingâs Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Benâs 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 Childrenâs Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases support other patients and families in their fight against cancer as well.
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đ Learn More About Ben
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đ Register for the Race
For more information and to register, visit the official race page.
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