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December 7, 2017
Crew Members of USS Indiana, SSN 789 Serve as Official Pacesetters for the 2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
500 Festival and Sailors Team Up to Set the Pace for Indiana’s Largest Timed Running Event INDIANAPOLIS (December 7, 2017) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, and crew members from the USS Indiana, SSN 789 have teamed up to set the pace …
Read MoreDecember 6, 2017
500 Festival Announces Theme for 2018 IPL 500 Festival Parade
Illuminate. Innovate. Indianapolis. INDIANAPOLIS (December 6, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced the theme for the 2018 IPL 500 Festival Parade; Illuminate. Innovate. Indianapolis. “The 2018 theme for the IPL 500 Festival Parade is very meaningful, …
Read MoreNovember 21, 2017
Medal Revealed for the 2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
500 Festival Designs 2018 Indy Mini Medal in the Shape of a Milk Bottle INDIANAPOLIS (November 21, 2017) – – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today reveals the design of the 2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon medal. The 2018 …
Read MoreNovember 15, 2017
500 Festival Launches Search for Course Entertainment at 2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Applications to Perform at the 2018 Indy Mini Now Open INDIANAPOLIS (November 15, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces the opening of the application process for Course Entertainment at the 2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Groups …
Read MoreNovember 7, 2017
500 Festival Announces Pat Merna as New Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
INDIANAPOLIS (November 7, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces the addition of Pat Merna as vice president of strategic partnerships. In this role, Merna will be responsible for securing and maintaining new and existing sponsorship opportunities …
Read MoreNovember 6, 2017
Meb Keflezighi To Run 2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
On the heels of completing his final Marathon, America’s Best Long Distance Runner Announces His Participation in the Indy Mini Half Marathon INDIANAPOLIS (November 6, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces world-renowned runner Meb Keflezighi will run …
Read MoreOctober 10, 2017
500 Festival Announces Additions to its Board of Directors, Elected Officers to 2017 – 2018 Board
INDIANAPOLIS (October 10, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced the election of officers for its 2017-2018 board of directors. In addition, six new civic and business leaders were appointed to the 500 Festival board of directors. …
Read MoreOctober 5, 2017
Deadline Approaching for 500 Festival Youth Programs
500 Festival & Indianapolis 500 Education Program, presented by Indiana University Health & 500 Festival KidsFit Program Registration Deadline set for Friday, October 6 INDIANAPOLIS (October 5, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500, reminds Indiana’s educators that the …
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2017
Registration Opens for the 2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Nation’s Premier Half Marathon Slated for May 5, 2018 INDIANAPOLIS (September 18, 2017) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that registration has opened for the 2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Set for Saturday, May 5, the 2018 OneAmerica 500 …
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2017
Application Process Opens for the 2018 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by Reis-Nichols
500 Festival Princess Program Empowers Students to Make an Impact in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS (September 13, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced it is accepting applications for the 2018 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by Reis-Nichols Jewelers. Since 1959, …
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