News

What’s Happening at the 500 Festival

February 22, 2023

33 Indiana Women Selected as 500 Festival Princesses  

500 Festival Princess will lead and serve their communities, expanding the celebration and impact of the 500 Festival      The 500 Festival today announces the 33 Indiana women selected to serve as 2023 500 Festival Princesses. The Princesses represent 19 Indiana colleges and universities and 21 cities and towns across the state. With a cumulative …

Read More

February 16, 2023

Registration Open for the 2023 Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run 

Kids Invited to Experience the Fun of Fitness  Registration is now open for the 2023 Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run, which will take place on Sunday, May 14, from 12:30-2:30 pm in downtown Indianapolis.  Children ages 3-10 are invited to get active and participate in a non-competitive fun run. The Rookie Run …

Read More

February 15, 2023

500 Festival Announces Theme for 2023 AES 500 Festival Parade: Fueling May  

The 500 Festival today announces the theme for the 2023 AES 500 Festival Parade: Fueling May. The AES 500 Festival Parade will take place on Saturday, May 27, in downtown Indianapolis, the day before the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500.     One of the 500 Festival’s original events, the AES 500 Festival Parade is …

Read More

February 9, 2023

2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Shirt & Medal Revealed

The 500 Festival today revealed the designs of the participant shirt and finisher medal for the 2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the 2023 Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. This year’s shirt and medal feature iconic elements of the Indianapolis 500, celebrating the history and influence of the race on the culture and city of …

Read More

February 9, 2023

2023 Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K Shirt and Medal Revealed

The 500 Festival today revealed the designs of the participant shirt and finisher medal for the 2023 Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K.     This year’s participant shirt features the iconic skyline of downtown Indianapolis, showcasing the location of the event and its tie to the city. Named one of America’s Best 5K races, the …

Read More

February 1, 2023

500 Festival Seeking Entertainment Groups to Perform at 2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon  

The 500 Festival announces registration is open for Course Entertainment at the 2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Selected groups will perform for a crowd of 20,000+ participants, volunteers, and spectators along the 13.1-mile course on May 6, 2023. Musicians, dance groups, bands, and family-friendly entertainers of all genres are encouraged to apply at IndyMini.com/entertainment.   …

Read More

January 11, 2023

2023 500 Festival Volunteer Registration Now Open

The 500 Festival is seeking thousands of community volunteers to fuel the Month of May The 500 Festival announces today that registration is now open for the 500 Festival Volunteer Program, presented by Citizens Energy Group.     Volunteers play an integral role in helping bring each event and program to life and deliver a long-lasting, positive impact.   The 500 …

Read More

November 29, 2022

500 Festival Miler Series Race Dates & New Location Announced

The 500 Festival announces today that the 2023 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, will start and finish from a new location — Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis.  The Miler Series features three running/walking events at three unique distances, three, six, and 10 miles. The series launches on February 11 with the 3-Miler, followed by the …

Read More

November 28, 2022

Exhibitor Registration Open for 2023 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo

Reserve Booth Space for Mini-Marathon Weekend’s Kickoff Event     INDIANAPOLIS (November 21, 2022) – The 500 Festival announces today that exhibitor registration is open for the 2023 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo. The two-day prelude to the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K will take place May 4 and 5.      To kick off Mini-Marathon weekend …

Read More

November 1, 2022

500 Festival Announces New Staff Additions

INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival announces the following staff additions: Amber Girard has been hired as Executive Assistant. Girard works to support the 500 Festival’s president and CEO, senior vice president of administration, the 500 Festival Board of Directors, and the 500 Festival Foundation. She is also responsible for assisting with office management, event coordination, …

Read More