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October 4, 2018
Registration Deadline Approaching for 500 Festival’s 2019 Youth Programs
500 Festival & Indianapolis 500 Education Program, presented by Indiana University Health, & 500 Festival KidsFit Program Registration Deadline set for Friday, October 5 INDIANAPOLIS (October 4, 2018) – 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 …
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Application Process Opens for the 2019 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by Reis-Nichols
Princess Program Empowers Indiana’s College Leaders to Make an Impact in Their Community INDIANAPOLIS (September 17, 2018) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and program that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, is accepting applications for the 2019 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by Reis-Nichols. Since 1959, …
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2018
500 Festival Announces New Additions, Elected Officers for 2018 – 2019 Board of Directors
INDIANAPOLIS (September 18, 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 the election of officers for its 2018-2019 board of directors. In addition, six new civic and business leaders were appointed to the 500 Festival board of directors. …
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2018
500 Festival Announces Promotions, Staff Changes
INDIANAPOLIS (September 13, 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 following promotions and shifting of responsibilities: Glenn Amos has been promoted to Program and Event Director. Amos is responsible for the operations and production of …
Read MoreAugust 30, 2018
Third Annual 500 Festival mini-mini Kids Run Draws Thousands to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
NOTE: Click HERE for photos from the 2018 500 Festival mini-mini INDIANAPOLIS (August 30, 2018) – The hot weather didn’t keep Indiana’s youngest runners and walkers away from the third annual 500 Festival mini-mini kids run, held on Sunday, August 26 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hundreds of little runners and walkers were cheered …
Read MoreJuly 10, 2018
Volunteer Registration Opens for 2018 500 Festival mini-mini Kids Run
Hundreds of volunteers needed to provide mini-mini participants with a big experience INDIANAPOLIS (July 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 announced that volunteer registration is open for the 2018 500 Festival mini-mini, a timed fun run …
Read MoreJune 28, 2018
2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and 500 Festival 5K Help Contribute More Than $20,000 to Charities
$2,490 Donated to Pacesetter Program winner, Energy Krazed INDIANAPOLIS (June 28, 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 the 2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon helped contribute more than $20,000 to various nonprofit organizations through its Mini …
Read MoreJune 19, 2018
500 Festival Receives 2018 International Place Marketing Award
500 Festival recognized for how the nonprofit uses events as a lever for mobilizing the community INDIANAPOLIS (June 19, 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 its selection as one of seven laureates at the 2018 Place Marketing Forum, …
Read MoreJune 13, 2018
500 Festival Announces Winners of 2018 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Employee Wellness Challenge
Eli Lilly Wins 2018 Employee Wellness Challenge for Fastest Team, Jackson Systems Wins Company Participation INDIANAPOLIS (June 13, 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 winning company teams of the 2018 Employee Wellness Challenge for the OneAmerica 500 …
Read MoreJune 12, 2018
Registration Now Open for Third Annual 500 Festival mini-mini Kids Run
Thousands of Indiana’s Youngest Runners Will Take Over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway INDIANAPOLIS (June 12, 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 registration is open for the third annual 500 Festival mini-mini, a timed fun run designed …
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