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, 20261 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/Run10:15am Awards11:00am 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 dayNo shirts or medals will be mailedWater is provided at the finish of the raceRestrooms and Porta Johns are located at the start/finish area Sorry, no pets are allowed