INDIANAPOLIS (May 4, 2026) – The IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K return on May 8, 2027, to bring together runners, walkers, and wheelchair participants from around the world for a celebration of community, fitness, and tradition.  Now through May 12, Mini-Marathon pricing is $75*, and 5K registration is just $40* – the [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (May 2, 2026) – Thirty thousand registered participants from 23 different countries, 5 continents, and 50 states crossed the finish line today at the 2026 IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. James Quattlebaum from Greenville, SC won the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon men’s race with a time of 1 hour, 2 minutes, and 27 seconds. Rebecca Schmitt of Edgewood, NM won the women’s race with a time of 1 hour, 10 minutes, and 10 seconds, and became the new women’s course [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (April 23, 2026) - The 500 Festival will welcome two dynamic new leaders in motorsports and community impact to the 2026 Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by CHA. The event will take place on Saturday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grounded in the theme [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (April 22, 2026) - The 500 Festival proudly announces the lineup of marching bands set to perform in the 70th annual Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade, taking place Saturday, May 23, in downtown Indianapolis — as this year’s theme “Racing Through History” honors the rich legacy of the 500 Festival.  Thirteen musically accomplished and [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21, 2026) –  A group of former Anderson University cross country runners are bringing a mix of speed, creativity, and a sense of humor to the 50th Running of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, where they’ll attempt to break a Guinness World Records title for the Fastest [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (March 23, 2026) – The 500 Festival and STAR Financial Bank are excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Kickoff to May Contest, giving Hoosiers ages 18 and older the chance to win an exclusive Month of May prize pack, valued at more than $1,000. To enter, participants will answer a series of three true or [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (March 19, 2026) – The IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and their pace team, Elevated Pacing and Running, is elevating the race-day experience in 2026 with the introduction of a new pacing flag system. The 500 Festival will become the first race in the United States to implement this innovative design, bringing a new level [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (March 12, 2026) – The 500 Festival proudly announces that due to strong corporate support, this year’s 2026 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by CHA, has sold out through table sponsorships prior to opening public ticket sales. The early sellout reflects the high interest in 500 Festival events and the excitement that surrounds May in [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (March 11, 2026) – The 500 Festival is celebrating a record-breaking year for its KidsFit Program, with 105 schools and 19,190 students participating in 2026 — the highest enrollment in the program’s history. The milestone reflects the continued growth and impact of the program as it helps students across [...]