About the Race
The 2026 Memorial Day Mile run/walk is Monday, May 25, 2026. It features 1 Mile Female and Male competitive races and a 1 Mile Family Walk/Jog/Run. This event is a Memorial Day tradition connecting citizens with observance by giving families an opportunity to come together in downtown Franklin to walk/jog/run prior to the annual Memorial Day Service. It is noted as having more participants than any other Mile race in Indiana and is the 9th largest Mile race in America, with over 1,000 participants in 2025.
Start Times
- 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
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup is Sunday from 1pm to 5pm at the Franklin Amphitheater and from 7:15am to 8:30 on race day.
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.
