Ben’s Memorial Mile and Community Festival

Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 at 4:00pm

Fishel Park
1036 Grove Street

Ben's Memorial Mile is a nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for mental health research and suicide prevention. We accomplish these goals by hosting positive community events and partnering with other mental health advocates. We hope to bring people together, break stigmas, and empower everyone in the battle against mental illness.

Event schedule:
4:00 PM: Little kid's 100-meter dash (this event will start on Grove Street and end at the finish line)

4:15 PM: Open/walking mile (slower than 6:30 mile pace)

4:45 PM: Elite mile (6:30 mile pace or faster)

Time TBD: Awards ceremony and announcement of raffle winners

3:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Community festival at Fishel Park with LIVE music & other fun activities

All runners/walkers in the first race must be off the course prior to 4:45 PM. All runners in the second race must be off the course by 5:15 PM.

Registration:
Registration is open – click the link below to register.  No refunds will be given. Registration for the little kid's 100-meter dash will open soon.

May 1 – June 14: $20 (+ fees)

June 15 – August 9: $25 (+ fees)

July 22: Register by this date to be guaranteed an event T-Shirt.

Same-day registration at the event (ending at 4:00 PM): $30

Click Here to Register

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