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 in Indianapolis, the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo will return to the Indiana Convention Center. The Expo is an excellent opportunity for vendors and exhibitors to showcase their products, service, or organization geared toward runners, walkers, and those interested in health and wellness. Featuring 40,000 square feet of exhibit space and over 40,000 attendees, including all Mini-Marathon and 5K participants, the Expo serves as the event headquarters for participants, volunteers, and spectators. The Expo is free and open to the public.  

To become an exhibitor, view the floor plan, or review pricing and booth information, click here. Booth spaces are limited to ensure the highest visibility for participating vendors. To reserve a booth space, please contact Michael Spagnolli at mspagnolli@500festival.com.  

Companies, local businesses, and exhibitors can also engage with Expo attendees by participating in the Mini-Marathon Virtual Goodie Bag. The Virtual Goodie Bag is an excellent way to provide special deals or giveaways and encourage participants to visit their booth, website, or social media channels. To claim a spot in the Virtual Goodie Bag, please contact Michael Spagnolli. 

The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is sponsored by OneAmerica, Delta Dental, Franciscan Health, Meijer, and Central Indiana Chevrolet dealers. The Mini-Marathon will be broadcast to the Indianapolis market on WTHR, Channel 13.   

About the 500 Festival  

Founded in 1957, the 500 Festival is a not-for-profit organization that produces life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500® and foster a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. One of the largest festivals in the nation, each year more than half a million people attend an event or program produced by the 500 Festival. Since its founding, the 500 Festival has contributed more than $500 million in economic value to Indianapolis. To learn more about the 500 Festival, please visit www.500festival.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   

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