Memorial Day Mile 2026
About the Event
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
Join fellow runners on May 25, 2026 for the Memorial Day Mile 2026. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Franklin.
Races Offered
Running
Female Competitive (Race #1): Age 18+ Sign Up (10 Minute Mile or Faster)
MUST BE ABLE TO RUN A 10 MINUTE MILE OR FASTER. 1 Mile Female Competitive Race for women and girls only.
Female Competitive (Race #1): Age 17 and Under Sign Up (10 Minute Mile or Faster)
MUST BE ABLE TO RUN A 10 MINUTE MILE OR FASTER. 1 Mile Female Competitive Race for women and girls only.
Male Competitive (Race #2): Age 18+ Sign Up (10 Minute Mile or Faster)
MUST BE ABLE TO RUN A 10 MINUTE MILE OR FASTER. 1 Mile Male Competitive Race for men and boys only.
Male Competitive (Race #2): Age 17 and Under Sign Up (10 Minute Mile or Faster)
MUST BE ABLE TO RUN A 10 MINUTE MILE OR FASTER. 1 Mile Male Competitive Races for men and boys only.
Family Walk/Jog (Race #3): Age 18 + Sign Up
Family Walk/Jog (Race #3): Age 17 and Under Sign Up
Virtual Memorial Day Mile
Virtual Race for those not able to attend in person. Results will be included in a separate results page and you can have your shirt, bib and medal mailed to you.
About Franklin
Memorial Day Mile 2026 takes place in Franklin, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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