Memorial Day Mile 2026

Mon, May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Franklin, IN; 237 West Monroe St, 46131
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly
Walkers Welcome
Women’s Focus

Great for: beginners, walkers

Perks & features

Medal

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Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Mon, May 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $13.72
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 4:01 PM EST · Closes May 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
1 Miles
Mon, May 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $7.36
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 4:01 PM EST · Closes May 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
1 Miles
Mon, May 25, 9:20 AM EDT · From $13.72
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 4:01 PM EST · Closes May 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

+ 4 more options

1 Miles
Mon, May 25, 9:20 AM EDT · From $7.36
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 4:01 PM EST · Closes May 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
1 Miles
Mon, May 25, 9:40 AM EDT · From $13.72
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 4:01 PM EST · Closes May 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
1 Miles
Mon, May 25, 9:40 AM EDT · From $7.36
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 4:01 PM EST · Closes May 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
1 Miles
Mon, May 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Jan 25, 2026, 4:01 PM EST · Closes May 19, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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Easygoing

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The course

From the organizer

HONOR THE BRAVE

Packet pickup is Sunday from 1pm to 5pm at the Franklin Amphitheater and from 7:15am to 8:30 on race day

The 2026 Memorial Day Mile run/walk is Monday, May 25, 2026 1 Mile Female and Male competitive races and 1 Mile Family Walk/Jog/Run 9:00am Female Competitive Mile ( must be able to run under 10 minutes for 1 Mile ) 9:20am Male Competitive Mile ( must be able to run under 10 minutes for 1 Mile ) 9:40am Family Walk/Jog/Run 10:15am Awards 11:00am Memorial Day Service on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn

More participants than any other Mile race in Indiana and the 9th largest Mile race in America. Over 1,000 walkers and runners participated in 2025. Connecting thankful citizens with Memorial Day observance by giving families an opportunity to come together in downtown Franklin to walk/jog/run prior to the annual Memorial Day Service Additional Information:

Every participant receives a Memorial Day Mile t-shirt and a finisher medal Shirt/bib pick up is the Sunday before the race and on race day No shirts or medals will be mailed Water is provided at the finish of the race Restrooms and Porta Johns are located at the start/finish area

Sorry, no pets are allowed

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