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December 11, 2018
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Named Best Half Marathon in America in the 2018 Edition of The BibRave 100
Award recognizes best races in America as determined by runner nominations, running industry surveys, and online voting INDIANAPOLIS (December 11, 2018) – The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon has been named Best Half Marathon in America in the 2018 edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive List of the Best Races in America. The #IndyMini also …
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500 Festival Launches Search for Course Entertainment at 2019 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Applications to Perform at the 2019 Indy Mini Now Open INDIANAPOLIS (December 10, 2018) – 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 2019 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Groups …
Read MoreDecember 6, 2018
St. Vincent Named Presenting Sponsor of 500 Festival Fitness Zone & Obstacle Course
INDIANAPOLIS (December 6, 2018) – 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 organization’s multi-year partnership with St. Vincent, to create the 500 Festival’s first ever Fitness Zone & Obstacle Course. The 500 Festival Fitness Zone & Obstacle Course, …
Read MoreDecember 4, 2018
500 Festival Named Project Play Champion by Aspen Institute
Indianapolis nonprofit recognized for its work related to youth fitness in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS (December 4, 2018) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, has been recognized by the Aspen Institute for the organization’s work as a champion of youth …
Read MoreNovember 7, 2018
500 Festival, INSHAPE Partner to Launch Mini-Moves, a Program Designed to Create a Culture of Movement & Fitness for All Indiana Youth
INDIANAPOLIS (November 7, 2018) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, has joined forces with INSHAPE (Indiana Society for Health and Physical Educators), to launch Mini-Moves, a free program for Indiana teachers at any grade level, designed to inspire physical …
Read MoreOctober 30, 2018
Planet Fitness and 500 Festival Extend, Enhance Partnership
INDIANAPOLIS (October 30, 2018) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, and Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., today announced a new level in their partnership. Planet Fitness has …
Read MoreOctober 25, 2018
Registration is Open for 2019 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy
2019 #IndyMilers will Feature New Start and Finish Line Location, Updated Courses Throughout Downtown Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (October 25, 2018) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, announced today that registration is open for the 2019 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by …
Read MoreOctober 24, 2018
Eva Moses Kor, Holocaust Survivor and Champion of Human Rights, to Set the Pace for the 2019 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
500 Festival and Ms. Kor Team Up to Raise Money for CANDLES Museum, Celebrate the TV Premiere of “Eva” Documentary INDIANAPOLIS (October 25, 2018) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, is teaming up with Eva Kor to set the …
Read MoreOctober 10, 2018
500 Festival Wins 11 Pinnacle Awards from International Festivals & Events Association
INDIANAPOLIS (October 10, 2018) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces that the organization was presented with 11 industry honors during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the 63rd Annual IFEA Convention, Expo & Retreat in San Diego. …
Read MoreOctober 9, 2018
Registration Opens for the 2019 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Participants can register for lowest price through October 31 INDIANAPOLIS (October 9, 2018) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that registration has opened for the 2019 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Set for Saturday, May 4, the 2019 …
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