2023 500 Festival Running Events

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Past event

7:30 AM EDT

Indianapolis, Indiana

$49.95–$246.42 · 7 races

5km, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2023 500 Festival Running Events, taking place on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Marion. This spectacular event attracts over 35,000 participants, making it one of the largest and most iconic running events in the nation. The highlight of the festival is the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, a thrilling half marathon that has captivated runners for over 20 years.

Set against the backdrop of downtown Indianapolis, this flat and fast course features an exciting start led by an IndyCar, combined with nearly 100 entertainment acts and the warm support of thousands of volunteers. Participants will even get the chance to run a lap around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500, where many honor tradition by kissing the historic Yard of Bricks. Celebrate the spirit of running, community, and tradition at this beloved event, now in its 47th year, and join in the heart-pounding excitement of the Indy Mini!

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Races

OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

Incl. $10.89 Fee & Mini-Marathon Shirt Size

7:30 AM EDT

$109.89

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Delta Dental 500 Festival 5k

Incl. $4.95 Fee & 5K Shirt Size

7:00 AM EDT

$49.95

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Mini Maniac Challenge

Incl. $19.47 Fee & Mini Maniac Shirt Size

Includes the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy! February 2023: 3-Miler March 2023: 6-Miler April 2023: 10-Miler May 6, 2023: Indy Mini * exact dates for Miler Series will be announced at a later date

7:30 AM EDT

$196.47

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Mega Mini Challenge

Incl. $18.04 Fee & Mega Mini Shirt Size

Includes the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K! May 6, 2023: 5K and Indy Mini

7:00 AM EDT

$182.04

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Greatest Spectacle Challenge

Incl. $24.42 Fee & Greatest Spectacle Challenge Shirt Size

Includes the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K, and 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy! February 2023: 3-Miler March 2023: 6-Miler April 2023: 10-Miler May 6, 2023: 5K and Indy Mini * exact dates for Miler Series will be announced at a later date

7:00 AM EDT

$246.42

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500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy

Incl. $7.15 Fee & Miler Series Shirt Size

February 2023: 3-Miler March 2023: 6-Miler April 2023: 10-Miler

Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 (9:00 AM EST)

$72.15

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500 Festival Virtual Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy
Virtual

Incl. $5.50 Fee & Virtual Miler Series Shirt Size

Can't join us in person? Complete the 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy VIRTUALLY!

7:30 AM EDT

$55.50

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Organiser's description

You could say the City of Indianapolis is a little obsessed with fast races and massive sporting events. This passion for speed and sport is why the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is one of the nations largest half marathons (and has been for 20+ years) and why Runners World named it one of Americas Most Iconic Races.

At the beginning of May, 35,000+ runners, joggers, walkers and wheelchair racers, take over the streets of downtown Indianapolis for The Greatest Spectacle in Running the Indy Mini. This epic race starts in the heart of downtown Indianapolis like only we could with an IndyCar leading off each wave. The flat, fast course is packed with thousands of the nicest volunteers youll ever meet and nearly 100 course entertainment acts. What makes the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon even more special is that the course includes a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (you know, home of the Indy 500). As participants reach the Speedways Yard of Bricks, many will stop to kneel and kiss the bricks. Funny tradition? Maybe. But tradition is what were all about!

2023 marks the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathons 47th running. Within its history, countless stories have emerged around the heart pounding excitement of the Indy Mini. From United States Olympians Frank Shorter and Meb Keflezighi, to the six people that have completed every Mini-Marathon, to families getting healthy together, the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon has become a beloved tradition. JOIN US!