Plainfield Friends Meeting Park, Plainfield IN
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
šāāļø 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.
š Who Can Participate
- Experienced Runners: This event features a unique opportunity for seasoned runners to tackle a fast, shorter race than the typical road run.
- New Runners: The BENefit Mile will also appeal to those just starting out with running.
- Walkers Welcome: Walkers are also encouraged to participate!
- Post-Race Fun: Stick around after the races for post-race festivities!
š Purpose of the Race
The BENefit Mile will raise funds for the Childrenās Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Peyton Manning Childrenās Hospital at St. Vincent in memory of Ben Harmon, a Hendricks County resident and runner who passed away in July of 2018 of Ewingās Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Benās 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 Childrenās Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases support other patients and families in their fight against cancer as well.
š Shirt Guarantee
Shirt Guarantee: 7/20/25
š Learn More About Benās Story
To learn more about Benās story, please visit the link below:
š Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit: BENefit Mile Registration
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