The KidsFit Program is a school-based fitness and wellness program designed to encourage elementary and middle school students to stay active while learning about goal setting, nutrition, and overall wellness. Through engaging activities and curriculum resources, KidsFit helps students develop lifelong healthy habits in a fun and accessible way. 

“This record participation shows how committed schools and teachers are to helping students build healthy lifestyles,” said Jamie Stremming, Program and Event Senior Manager at the 500 Festival. “KidsFit gives students the tools and motivation to stay active while making fitness fun and achievable. Seeing nearly 20,000 students involved this year is incredibly exciting and reinforces the importance of bringing wellness programs directly into schools.” 

The program continues to expand each year as more schools recognize the value of integrating physical activity into the classroom experience. Teachers receive structured resources and support to make it easy to implement the program and engage students of all fitness and ability levels. 

Registration for the 2026 KidsFit program remains open through March 28, and schools interested in participating should act quickly. The 500 Festival encourages educators and administrators to take advantage of this opportunity to bring a proven fitness and wellness curriculum to their classrooms. 

For more information about KidsFit or to register a school, visit IndyMini.com/KidsFit. 

KidsFit is made possible through community participation in the 500 Festival’s paid events and the generous support of donors to the 500 Festival Foundation, allowing the program to remain completely free for children across Indiana. Each gift helps bring thousands of young Hoosiers together to learn healthy habits, develop confidence through movement, and experience the joy of being active. To help the 500 Festival continue providing KidsFit at no cost, consider making a gift to the 500 Festival Foundation at 500FestivalFoundation.com/donate. 

Support of the 500 Festival KidsFit Program is also provided by: Elevance Health Foundation, Energy Harness, Indianapolis Colts, Meijer, and the 500 Festival Foundation.