| 500 Festival | |
| Q: | What's going on in May? |
| A: | Check out the calendar of events. Click Here! |
| Q: | When will the confirmation booklets be mailed? |
| A: | The confirmation booklets for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon have not been mailed. Mailing will begin April 1. |
| Q: | How can I email the Festival? |
| A: | Select the contact us icon, or contact the 500 Festival directly at raceinfo@500Festival.com. |
| Parade | |
| Q: | How can I order parade tickets? |
| A: | Contact the 500 Festival ticket hotline at (317) 614-6400. |
| Q: | Where can I park for the parade? |
| A: | Anywhere along the parade route. Between Delaware and Illinois Streets, and New York and South Streets are multiple garages and ample street parking. Click Here to see a Map of the Parade Route. |
| Q: | How can I volunteer to help with the parade? |
| A: | For IPL 500 Festival Parade volunteer opportunities contact Joelle Baugher, the 500 Festival's volunteer coordinator at (317) 614-6112, or via e-mail at jbaugher@500festival.com |
| Q: | How can someone with a mobility-impairment best view the Parade? |
| A: | When ordering tickets, ask for chair seating in the front row. Please indicate to the customer service associate that your need for handicap seating. |
| Q: | How long will the parade last? |
| A: | The parade begins at noon and should finish around 1:30pm. The route is just under two miles long. |
| Q: | Will there be a televised presentation of the parade? |
| A: | Yes. The parade is scheduled to be televised on ESPN2 beginning at 5 p.m. (EDT) and WISH TV 8 (local CBS affiliate) beginning at 8 p.m. |
| Mini-Marathon | |
| Q: | When is the application deadline? |
| A: | Registration for the 2008 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Finish Line 5K are now closed. Both Events are sold out. |
| Q: | How do I confirm my entry to the Mini-Marathon? |
| A: | All on-line registrations will be confirmed via email. If you mail your registration, you or a friend can check to see if your registration has been processed via the Confirmation tab on the main mini-marathon page, select Confirm Entry. Additionally, all participants will receive a confirmation booklet to be mailed in April. The confirmation booklet will contain detailed race information and merchandise opportunities. |
| Q: | What time does the Mini-Marathon start? |
| A: | The Mini-Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m.EDT on May 3, 2008. The race start is near the corner of West and Washington Streets, downtown Indianapolis. |
| Q: | Daylight Savings Time |
| A: | For those of you who are traveling to Indianapolis from outside of the state, Indianapolis now observes Daylight Savings Time, and is in the Eastern Time Zone. The Mini-Marathon start time will remain at 7:30 a.m. EDT. |
| Q: | Where can I get my results for the Mini-Marathon? |
| A: | Results will be posted on the 500 Festival website during the Mini-Marathon. The official results will be posted after the race has concluded. Results from past Mini-Marathons may also be obtained here, dating back to 1998. |
| Q: | Where is my starting location for the Mini-Marathon? |
| A: | All participants will have a corral letter on their bib number. This letter corresponds to a specific starting location based on your estimated finishing time. You must start in this corral or, if you are starting with another person that is in a different corral, you must start in the slower of the two locations. The order of the corrals are as follows (from fastest to slowest) A, B, C, D, E, F, etc. See the start line map for a diagram of the start area and to locate you corral. The 5K staging area is located in the circle of the Indiana State Musuem. There are no running and walking corrals for the 5K. This is a preferred corral. It is important that you arrive early enough to find your correct corral - please be in your assigned area no later than 7:00 a.m. |
| Q: | How do I get to Indianapolis? Where do I park? |
| A: | Download Indianapolis maps and downtown parking maps here. |
| See Mini-Marathon Street Closings. | |
| Q: | How can I reserve a hotel room for the Mini-Marathon? |
| A: | The Mini-Marathon has a block of discounted rooms at several downtown Indianapolis hotels. You may click here to reserve your hotel online, or call 800-556-INDY. When you call, refer to the Mini-Marathon block of rooms. |
| Q: | Where do I get my race number? |
| A: | You can pick up your race number at the 500 Festival Expo & Packet Pick-Up, located in Halls A&B of the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Mini-Marathon Health & Fitness show hours: Thursday, May 1 from 4-8 p.m., Friday, May 2 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP! |
| Q: | If I purchased a commemorative chip, when will I receive it? |
| A: | The chip will be in your packet to be picked up at the Expo - May 1-2, and the Indiana Convention Center. |
| Q: | What is the Mini-Marinarathon? |
| A: | The 2008 500 Festival Mini-Marinarathon is on Friday, May 2, 5:30 p.m. at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. The Mini-Marinarathon is the official celebration the night before the race. Come ready for a good time and good food! You can buy tickets by calling the Festival at (317) 614-6464 or order through your Mini-Marathon registration form. When leaving a message please include your name and a number you can be reached during the day. |
| Q: | What is the team challenge competition? |
| A: | The Team Challenge is a competition of teams with 3-5 members who compete for prizes using the top three individual times. Not all teams win prizes, but everyone receives VIP treatment in the Team Challenge hospitality tent located in the Rest & Recovery area. Some benefits include private rest rooms, special gear check, private massage therapists and pre and post-race food. Please refer to the Team Challenge page for more details. |
| Q: | Where do I order training shirts? |
| A: | Call 1-800-745-6472, or visit the 500Festivalshop.com |
| Q: | Where can I obtain merchandise? |
| A: | Merchandise will be available for purchase at the Expo: May 1 and 2 at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. (Halls A&B), or by going to the Mini-Marathon merchandise page (click here). Merchandise is also available in Military Park in the Rest & Recovery area following the Mini-Marathon. |
| Q: | Where are the water stations? |
| A: | The water stations are named Pit Areas as part of the Festival's ties to automotive racing. Under the OneAmerica Mini-Marathon link, in the main menu, select the "view the Mini-Marathon course" tab. Pit Areas with water are marked with a "W". Pit Areas with Gatorade are marked the a "G" on the course map. |
| Q: | What if I can't finish the race? |
| A: | There will be a bus following the last participants of the race. Anyone who cannot finish, or cannot keep up with the 18 minute/mile minimum pace can ride the bus to the rest and recovery area. |
| Q: | When does the race officially end? |
| A: | Approximately 12 noon local time. |
| Q: | Where should I meet my family after the race? |
| A: | Meet your friends and family in the Family Reunion Area located in the Rest & Recovery Area after the Mini-Marathon in Military Park. This area will be divided by letter of the alphabet and will feature live entertainment. A map of the rest and recovery area will be located in your final information packet that you receive at the Expo. Please make meeting plans prior to the start of the Mini-Marathon. |
| Q: | Where can I check my gear during the race? |
| A: | FedEx Gear check is provided for Mini-Marathon participants, and is located on West Street, north of the start line and south of Rest & Recovery. Please use the bag and label provided in your packet, provided to you at packet pick-up. FedEx Trucks are arranged by bib number. Please identify your corral and corresponding truck to check your gear. |
| Q: | Can I defer until next year? |
| A: |
There are no refunds for the Mini-Marathon or 5k events. Up until the date of the Mini-Marathon you may request to defer your registration until 2009 with a doctor's note to prove medical need. |
| Q: | What are the different awards divisions? |
| A: | Open (fe)male |
| Indiana resident (fe)male | |
| Masters (fe)male | |
| Indiana Masters (fe)male | |
| Wheelchair (fe)male | |
| Multiple age group categories: 12 and under;13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70+ | |
| Q: | I still haven’t received my “Confirmation Booklet” “Packet” in the mail. Don’t I need this to pick up my packet at the Expo? I have a Confirmation Number but I have never received anything in the mail. |
| A: | If you have not received your confirmation booklet then please bring a photo ID to the Expo and go to a Bib Number Look-Up Station. If someone is picking your packet up for you then you may either give them your ID or a photocopy of your ID and then they may also go to a Bib Number Look Up Station for you. |
| Q: | I haven’t received a Confirmation Booklet yet. Am I registered for the race? |
| A: | You may confirm your entry by going online to www.500festival.com/marathon on the left hand side click on Confirmation. Put in your LAST name ONLY. This will show whether or not you’ve registered. |
| Q: | Can someone else pick up my packet for me? |
| A: | Yes, if someone is picking up your packet then please give them the back page of your confirmation booklet which has your name and bib number. If you do not have this then please give the person who is picking up your packet your ID or a photocopy of your ID. |
| Q: | Can I run in the 5k instead of the Mini? |
| A: | Your Mini-Marathon bib number will work in the 5K starting corrals on May 3, 2008. When you pick up your packet at the expo, you will be receiving a Mini-Marathon bib and t-shirt. However, on race morning, simply place yourself in the 5K starting corrals. You will receive a 5K Finisher’s Medal at the end of the event. |
| Q: | I have a friend who cannot participate in the Mini. Can I take his/her place? |
| A: | Each Mini-Marathon participant must have his/her own registration. In the event of an emergency the 500 Festival must have emergency contact information on hand therefore you are NOT allowed to participate using someone else’s registration. Unfortunately, the transfer program is over and we are no longer able to switch names of participants. There are NO exceptions to this policy. |
| Q: | I’m faster now than when I signed up, can I update my seeding or estimated finish time? |
| A: | There are no changes to corral assignments or estimated finish times. You may feel free to move to a slower corral, but you cannot move to a faster corral. |
| Q: | When is the 2008 Mini and Training Series Runs? How can I register? |
| A: | The 2008 Mini-Marathon will be held on May 3, 2008. The Training Series Events will be held February 9th, March 1st, and April 12th. You may register online starting May 5, 2007 at www.500festival.com/marathon or by simply stopping by the 2008 Registration Tent located in the Rest & Recovery area. |
| Q: | My bib number is too high. I thought I submitted proof to be seeded? |
| A: | Your bib number is not based upon your starting position it is based upon the date that you registered. You may check to see if your seeding was checked by visiting the confirmation page of our website. www.500festival.com/marathon and then click on Confirmation on the left hand side. |
| Q: | Will gear check be handled differently this year? |
| A: | Yes, gear check will be organized differently this year. Each truck will be identified by a range of bib numbers. Please use the truck that corresponds to your bib number. Don’t forget to use the gear check label that is in your packet. |
| Q: | Can I get a refund? |
| A: | There are no refunds for the Mini-Marathon or 5k events. |
| Q: | Are there going to be shuttles to the race? Shuttles from the Airport/Adams Mark etc? |
| A: | Unfortunately, we do not offer race day shuttles. |
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