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Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival. 2026
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Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival takes place August 8, 2026, in downtown Downers Grove, IL. The event includes a free 100-meter dash for young children and two chip-timed one-mile races for runners and walkers. Registration closes July 22 for those wanting T-shirts; shirts cost $10 and must be selected during registration. Entry fees for the mile races are $25 after July 8. A free community festival follows with live music, concessions, raffles, mental-health and fitness booths, kids activities, and cornhole. The event benefits mental-health foundations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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Downers Grove, IL. Exact start not reported.
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