Hotels Near Ben’s Memorial Mile & Community Festival 2026 — Downers Grove, IL Aug 2026

Date

August 8, 2026

Location

Downers Grove, IL

Venue

Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St.

Start Time

5:30 PM

Entry Fee

$0.00 – $25.00

Events

Open Mile (runners/walkers slower than 6:30 for 1 mile), Elite Mile (6:30 or faster for 1 mile), Little Kids' 100-Meter Dash

Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival takes place at Fishel Park in Downers Grove, Illinois, featuring a 1-mile run and a 100-meter dash. The event starts at 5:30 PM on August 8, 2026, and entry fees range from free to $25. This is an accessible option for runners of all levels looking for a shorter distance event. If you can't attend in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete the distances on your own schedule. The community festival setting suggests a local gathering atmosphere alongside the racing action.

From the Race Organizer

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 chip-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 (they are $10 each). 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, a food truck (snow cones & shaved ice), 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ben’s Memorial Mile & Community Festival 2026 — Downers Grove, IL?

Ben’s Memorial Mile & Community Festival 2026 — Downers Grove, IL takes place on August 8, 2026. The race is held in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Where is Ben’s Memorial Mile & Community Festival 2026 — Downers Grove, IL held?

Ben’s Memorial Mile & Community Festival 2026 — Downers Grove, IL is held at Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St. in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Where can I find hotels near Ben’s Memorial Mile & Community Festival 2026 — Downers Grove, IL?

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