Category: Press Releases
March 1, 2021
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon & Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K Transitions to Virtual Event for 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2021) – 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 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K will transition to a fully virtual event for 2021. Currently registered participants will receive details with additional information regarding their participation options. The 500 Festival worked closely with health officials, medical experts, and community …
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2021
33 Indiana Women Selected as 2021 500 Festival Princesses
500 Festival Princesses will serve as ambassadors of the 500 Festival and will participate in leadership development and community outreaches. INDIANAPOLIS (February 24, 2021) – 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 33 Indiana women selected to serve as 2021 500 Festival Princesses. The 2021 500 Festival Princesses represent 16 Indiana colleges and universities …
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021
Shirt and Medal Revealed for the 2021 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Official 2021 participant gear connects iconic racing elements as part of America’s Best Half Marathon of the Decade INDIANAPOLIS (January 27, 2021) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today revealed the designs of the participant shirt and finisher medal for the 2021 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the 2021 …
Read MoreDecember 8, 2020
500 Festival Transitions 2021 Miler Series, Presented by OrthoIndy, to a Virtual Event Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The three-race series will be a virtual event out of an abundance of caution for participants, volunteers, staff, and the city of Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (December 8, 2020) – The 500 Festival today announces that the in-person 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, has been transitioned to a virtual-only event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The race series, which traditionally takes place during the early spring …
Read MoreDecember 2, 2020
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Named #1 Half Marathon of the Decade in the 2020 Edition of The BibRave 100
Runner nominations and votes decided the Best Races in America for the decade. INDIANAPOLIS (December 2, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces that the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon was recently named the #1 Half Marathon of the Decade in the 2020 edition of The BibRave 100: A Definitive …
Read MoreNovember 10, 2020
Applications Open for 2021 Virtual 500 Festival Princess Program
Indiana’s College Women Looking for Leadership Development and Philanthropic Opportunities Encouraged to Apply INDIANAPOLIS (November, 10 2020) – 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 2021 Virtual 500 Festival Princess Program. Since 1959, the 500 Festival …
Read MoreNovember 9, 2020
500 Festival Running Ambassador Andrew Peterson to Complete Hoosier Holiday Challenge in Three Days
Peterson will complete 150 miles over three days across Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces that 500 Festival Running Ambassador and Special Olympic Athlete Andrew Peterson will run the 150 miles for the Hoosier Holiday Challenge, presented by …
Read MoreOctober 20, 2020
500 Festival Foundation Hires Christine Swarm as Executive Director
INDIANAPOLIS (October 20, 2020) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces the hiring of Christine Swarm as executive director of the 500 Festival Foundation. The 500 Festival Foundation, a fully-charitable 501(c)3 organization dedicated to ensuring relevance, reach, and sustainability of the 500 Festival’s …
Read MoreOctober 12, 2020
500 FESTIVAL BUILDING TO FEATURE MURAL IN HONOR OF EVA KOR
“Team Eva” and 500 Festival team up to commission a mural honoring inspirational Hoosier in larger than life tribute INDIANAPOLIS – 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 installation will begin this week on a massive, world-class mural …
Read MoreOctober 7, 2020
500 Festival Launches New Virtual Fitness Challenge: Hoosier Holiday Challenge, presented by Khamis Fine Jewelers, benefitting Gleaners
New virtual fitness challenge completes the 150 mile distance between Indiana destinations – Turkey Run State Park and the town of Santa Claus INDIANAPOLIS – 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 launch of the Hoosier Holiday …
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