Memorial Day Mile 2026

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