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Ben's Memorial Mile Ben's Memorial Mile & Community Festival: annual running event & community/music festival to raise money/awareness for mental illness in honor of Ben Silver.

Our event is held at Fishel Park in Downers Grove, IL. Stay tuned for our 2027 date! Our 2023 event will be Saturday, July 22 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at Downers Grove North High School!

08/11/2026

Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make this year’s Ben’s Memorial Mile a success!

This includes our registrants, attendees, volunteers, donors, vendors, sponsors, sound engineers, bands, race timer (IL Prep Top Timing), photographer (AWP Photography), announcer (Will Kupisch), race starter (Pete Struck), and so many more! The event would not be as amazing as it is without your help.

This year was great in so many ways. The weather cooperated, and we had a great time listening to the music, visiting with our vendors, and watching the runners and walkers. Our kids’ booth and inflatable bounce house were a hit, too!

Visit our website to view the race results. Event photos will be posted there soon!

See you next year!

www.bensmemorialmile.com



Ben’s Memorial Mile is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all proceeds are donated to mental-health foundations.

08/08/2026

Come check out our community booths!
3pm-8pm Fishel Park, Downers Grove

Today is Ben’s Memorial Mile! 🎉We can’t wait to see everyone later today! 3-8PM in Fishel Park, Downers Grove.We have a ...
08/08/2026

Today is Ben’s Memorial Mile! 🎉

We can’t wait to see everyone later today!

3-8PM in Fishel Park, Downers Grove.

We have a lot of exciting things planned for the whole community!

• 1 mile race/walk
• Live music
• Food vendors
• Community booths
• Raffle
• Kids activities
• Inflatable obstacle course

You can still register online for the races up until 5:30 PM today. There will also be same-day registration at the event starting at 3:30 PM.

As a reminder, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates our proceeds to mental-health foundations. There will be many vendors at our event, and a portion of the proceeds from event sales will be donated to our cause.

Tomorrow is Ben’s Memorial Mile!You can still register online for the run/walk. Registration will be open until 5:30 PM...
08/07/2026

Tomorrow is Ben’s Memorial Mile!

You can still register online for the run/walk.

Registration will be open until 5:30 PM on Saturday, and there will be same-day registration at the event.

The community festival is FREE to attend, and a portion of the proceeds from your purchases made at the event will be donated to our foundation.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Come hungry! Check out this great food lineup joining us this Saturday!🌮 The Outpost Chicago🇲🇽 🍕 PAISANS® PIZZERIA 🍧 Kon...
08/06/2026

Come hungry! Check out this great food lineup joining us this Saturday!

🌮 The Outpost Chicago🇲🇽
🍕 PAISANS® PIZZERIA
🍧 Kona Ice

This Saturday! Come check out all of our community booths! •Affirm Behavioral Health•Ascent Protein •Belonio Doodles•Chi...
08/06/2026

This Saturday! Come check out all of our community booths!
•Affirm Behavioral Health
•Ascent Protein
•Belonio Doodles
•Chicago Area Runners Association
•Dick Pond Athletics
•Good Samaritan (Health & Wellness Center)
•Grandma Dan’s Bakery
• Heather Lippe of Village of Downers Grove Social Services
•NAMI DuPage
•SPENGA
•Stella Mental Health
•Studio B Art
•True Balance Karate

Today (August 5) is our Chipotle fundraiser:Visit Chipotle Mexican Grill at 1203 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove between 5...
08/05/2026

Today (August 5) is our Chipotle fundraiser:

Visit Chipotle Mexican Grill at 1203 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove between 5:00 - 9:00 PM today. Be sure to let the cashier know you are there for the Ben’s Memorial Mile fundraiser. If you are ordering online, please use the code “4YDDCK2” to ensure your purchase is added to our fundraising total. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tomorrow (August 5) is our Chipotle fundraiser:Visit Chipotle Mexican Grill at 1203 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove betwee...
08/04/2026

Tomorrow (August 5) is our Chipotle fundraiser:

Visit Chipotle Mexican Grill at 1203 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove between 5:00 - 9:00 PM tomorrow.

Be sure to let the cashier know you are there for the Ben’s Memorial Mile fundraiser.

If you are ordering online, please use the code “4YDDCK2” to ensure your purchase is added to our fundraising total.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌯

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There is something for everyone at our community festival! Our kid’s events include: • Kid’s 100 meter dash• Inflatable ...
08/03/2026

There is something for everyone at our community festival!

Our kid’s events include:
• Kid’s 100 meter dash
• Inflatable obstacle course
• Kid’s activity table
• Co****le and more!

Join us on Saturday, August 8th in Fishel Park!

Sign up to volunteer or race/walk at bensmemorialmile.com!

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Address

900 Ogden Avenue, #606
Downers Grove, IL
60515

Telephone

+16302977850

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