As we mark 100 days until the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K, the 500 Festival is excited to unveil the designs of the participant shirt, finisher medal, and hat. The 49th running of the Mini-Marathon and the 26th annual 5K will occur Saturday, [...]

The 500 Festival, in partnership with Indiana Sports Corp, is proud to announce that the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K will host the USA Track & Field 5K Championships on May 3, 2025, and again in 2026. Building on the success of hosting the Half Marathon Championships as part of [...]

Exhibitor registration is open for the 2025 500 Festival Mini-Marathon & 5K Expo. This year, for the first time, the Expo will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium on May 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. and May 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The two-day event will take [...]

 Registration is open for the 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, now through February 2, at IndyMini.com/Milers. The series, held at Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis, includes three races designed to help participants train for the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.   The Miler Series kicks off with a 3-Miler on February 8, [...]

The 500 Festival is proud to announce Indiana University Health as the new title sponsor of the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the Festival’s history, leveraging IU Health’s commitment to community wellness and its longstanding support of the 500 Festival and its events. Together, the [...]

The 500 Festival announces the elected officers for the 2024-2025 500 Festival Board of Directors and appoint six new civic and business leaders to its board. Additionally, new members and officers have been appointed to the 500 Festival Foundation Board of Directors, which supports the Festival’s mission through philanthropic efforts.  [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (September 16, 2024) - The 500 Festival is accepting applications for the 2025 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis. The 500 Festival Princess Program celebrates Indiana college-age women who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, community involvement, service to others, and embody the Hoosier spirit. Applications [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (September 12, 2024) – Registration is open for the 500 Festival KidsFit Program for the 2024-2025 school year. Now in its 11th year, this free and customizable program is available to Indiana schools and groups grades K-6. It helps students develop active and healthy lifestyles through a combination of [...]