BENefit Mile
BENefit Mile is a running race on August 7, 2026 in Plainfield, IN, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 7, 2026 (15 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The ninth annual BENefit Mile will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026 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/
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
66°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indianapolis Nwfo, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Plainfield, IN
Population
35,783
as of 2023
City Elevation
715 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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15
Days to train
- Race
- BENefit Mile
- Date
- August 7, 2026
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BENefit Mile
Aug 7, 2026