500 Festival Running Events
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500 Festival Running Events
The IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is a 13.1 miles road race that passes through downtown Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The same event day also includes the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. Registration is open for 2027 and the main event date is May 8, 2027.
The event program includes multiple distances and combined challenges:
- Mini-Marathon : 13.1 miles
- 5K : 3.1 miles
- Miler Series : 3-Miler, 6-Miler, 10-Miler (dates: February 13, March 6, April 10, 2027)
- KidsFit Final 5K
- Mega Mini Challenge : 16.2 miles
- Mini Maniac Challenge : 32.1 miles
- Greatest Spectacle Challenge : 35.2 miles
On race weekend there is an expo with packet pickup, a spectator guide and resources for participants such as a participant guide, meet-your-pacers information, medal engraving, a VIP experience option, and a virtual Indy Mini. The Indy Mini is produced by the 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization that organizes community events tied to the Indianapolis 500. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
