Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival
When is Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival?
Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Downers Grove, IL.
What distances does Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival offer?
Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival offers 3 events: Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile), Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile), T-shirt (for those NOT participating in the races).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile) | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile) | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| T-shirt (for those NOT participating in the races) | — | $10.00 | Register |
How much does Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival cost?
Registration for Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival held?
Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival is held in Downers Grove, IL at 1036 Grove St..
About Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival
Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival is an annual event hosted in downtown Downers Grove to raise money/awareness for mental health and to honor the life of Ben Silver.
The event consists of a little kids' 100-meter dash followed by two officially-timed, one-mile road races for runners and walkers. Prices will increase to $25 for the open and elite miles after July 8th. The little kids' 100-meter dash is free.
We will again have T-shirts, but you must select if you would like one during your registration process. You must register by July 22 to get a T-shirt.
The community festival consists of live music, concessions, raffles, mental-health booths, fitness booths, art booths, kids activities, and corn hole. The community festival is FREE to attend. Ben's Memorial Mile is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all proceeds are donated to mental-health foundations.