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October 17, 2016
Application Process Opens for the 2017 500 Festival Princess Program
Tue, 2016-10-18 500 Festival Princess Program celebrates Indiana’s next generation of female leaders INDIANAPOLIS (October 18, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announced it is accepting applications for the 2017 500 Festival Princess Program. Since 1958, the 500 …
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2016 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Finish Line 500 Festival 5K Help Contribute More Than $88,000 to Charities
Wed, 2016-10-12 INDIANAPOLIS (October 12, 2016) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announced that the 2016 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon helped contribute $88,850 to various nonprofit organizations through its Mini with a Meaning Program. “As one of the nation’s largest half-marathons, the …
Read MoreOctober 10, 2016
500 Festival Announces New Location for the 2017 Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy
Tue, 2016-10-11 Popular training series to start and finish at Bankers Life Fieldhouse INDIANAPOLIS (October 11, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that the 2017 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy will now start and finish at …
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2016
500 Festival Announces Additions to its Board of Directors, Elected Officers for 2016 – 2017
Thu, 2016-10-06 INDIANAPOLIS (October 6, 2016) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces the election of officers for its 2016-2017 board of directors. In addition, six new civic and business leaders were appointed to the 500 Festival board of directors. Serving as …
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2016
500 Festival Announces Promotions
Tue, 2016-09-27 INDIANAPOLIS (September 27, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces the following internal promotions and shifting of responsibilities: Glenn Amos has been promoted to Senior Program & Event Manager. Amos is directly responsible for operations and production of the …
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2016
Registration Opens for the 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Thu, 2016-09-15 Tony Kanaan to Serve as Official Pacesetter for 2017 Race INDIANAPOLIS (September 15, 2016) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that registration has opened for the 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon – the greatest spectacle in running. Set …
Read MoreAugust 10, 2016
500 Festival Signs Youth Fitness Cornerstone Partners
Wed, 2016-08-10 Media Contact: Sabrina List, 500 FestivalOffice: 317.614.6141 ǀ slist@500festival.com Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, AON, Lids Foundation, PNC Bank enter multi-event sponsorship supporting 500 Festival youth fitness initiatives INDIANAPOLIS (August 10, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, …
Read MoreJuly 26, 2016
Volunteer Registration Opens for 500 Festival’s for New Youth Run, the mini-mini
Tue, 2016-07-26 Volunteers needed to provide mini-mini participants with a big experience INDIANAPOLIS (July 26, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announced that volunteer registration is open for the 2016 500 Festival mini-mini, the first and only youth run to …
Read MoreJune 22, 2016
500 Festival Announces New Youth Run, the mini-mini
Wed, 2016-06-22 mini-mini is the only youth run to be hosted at IMS INDIANAPOLIS (June 22, 2016) The producers of one of the world’s largest half marathons, the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, have set their sights on producing a similar sized event for youth. The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and …
Read MoreJune 1, 2016
500 Festival Announces 2016 IPL 500 Festival Parade Float Honors
Wed, 2016-06-01 INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization committed to enriching the quality of life for Indiana residents and visitors, today announced the Float award winners for the 2016 IPL 500 Festival Parade. Floats were judged on a number of different criteria and were evaluated by a panel of judges. …
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