500 Festival Running Events
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Location Indianapolis, Indiana
- Price $38.85 - $243.09
- Races 7 races
- Distances Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 500 Festival Running Events on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Marion! This event is a celebration of speed and community, bringing together over 20,000 runners, joggers, walkers, and wheelchair racers in the heart of downtown. Participants will experience the thrill of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, recognized as one of the nation's largest half marathons and celebrated by Runners World as one of America's Most Iconic Races.
The course offers a scenic and flat route, featuring a unique lap around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500. As you traverse this exciting path, you'll be greeted by thousands of enthusiastic volunteers and nearly 100 entertainment acts that will keep you energized and motivated. A special highlight is the tradition of stopping to kiss the bricks at the Speedway—a moment that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this beloved event. Join us for the 49th running of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and be a part of the heart-pounding excitement that has created countless unforgettable stories over the years. Don’t miss out on this iconic celebration of health and camaraderie!
The course offers a scenic and flat route, featuring a unique lap around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500. As you traverse this exciting path, you'll be greeted by thousands of enthusiastic volunteers and nearly 100 entertainment acts that will keep you energized and motivated. A special highlight is the tradition of stopping to kiss the bricks at the Speedway—a moment that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this beloved event. Join us for the 49th running of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and be a part of the heart-pounding excitement that has created countless unforgettable stories over the years. Don’t miss out on this iconic celebration of health and camaraderie!
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 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, 20,000+ 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 IU Health 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!
2025 marks the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathons 49th 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 500 Festival Mini-Marathon has become a beloved tradition. JOIN US!
At the beginning of May, 20,000+ 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 IU Health 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!
2025 marks the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathons 49th 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 500 Festival Mini-Marathon has become a beloved tradition. JOIN US!
Races
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IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Incl. $9.79 Fee & Mini-Marathon Shirt Size
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$98.79
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Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K
Incl. $3.85 Fee & 5K Shirt Size
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$38.85
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Mini Maniac Challenge
Incl. $20.24 Fee & Mini Maniac Shirt Size
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$204.24
Includes the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy! February 8, 2025: 3-Miler March 8, 2025: 6-Miler April 5, 2025: 10-Miler May 3, 2025: Indy Mini -
Mega Mini Challenge
Incl. $15.84 Fee & Mega Mini Shirt Size
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$159.84
Includes the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K! May 3, 2025: 5K and Indy Mini -
Greatest Spectacle Challenge
Incl. $24.09 Fee & Greatest Spectacle Challenge Shirt Size
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$243.09
Includes the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K, and 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy! February 8, 2025: 3-Miler March 8, 2025: 6-Miler April 5, 2025: 10-Miler May 3, 2025: Indy Mini and 5K -
500 Festival Miler Series, Presented by OrthoIndy
Incl. $8.25 Fee & Miler Series Shirt Size
Sat 8th February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$83.25
February 8, 2025: 3-Miler March 8, 2025: 6-Miler April 5, 2025: 10-Miler -
500 Festival Virtual Miler Series, Presented by OrthoIndy
Incl. $6.60 Fee & Virtual Miler Series Shirt Size
$66.60
Can't join us in person? Complete the 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy VIRTUALLY!
500 Festival Running Events