INDIANAPOLIS (October 13, 2025) – Exhibitor registration is now open for the 2026 500 Festival Indy Mini Expo, held at the Indiana Convention Center, Hall A on April 30 (4-8 p.m.) and May 1 (10 a.m.-8 p.m.) The Expo serves as the official kickoff to the iconic Indy Mini weekend and [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (October 9, 2025) – Registration is open for the 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to take part in this three-race series designed to build mileage and confidence ahead of spring races, especially the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.  The [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (September 22, 2025) – The 500 Festival has announced the elected officers for its 2025-2026 500 Festival Board of Directors and welcomed six new civic and business leaders to the board. Additionally, new officers have been appointed to the 500 Festival Foundation Board of Directors, which advances the Festival’s mission through [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (September 17, 2025) - Young women across Indiana can now apply for the 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis. The program celebrates Indiana college-age women who demonstrate leadership, a commitment to service, and embody the Hoosier spirit. Applications are open at 500Festival.com/Princess through January [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (September 9, 2025) – The 500 Festival announced today that President and CEO, Bob Bryant, will be retiring from his position effective January 9, 2026. A search committee made up of directors from both the 500 Festival and 500 Festival Foundation boards has been established to lead the process of [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (September 2, 2025) – The 500 Festival KidsFit Program is now accepting registrations for the 2025-2026 school year. In its 12th year, this free, customizable program is offered to Indiana schools and groups serving grades K-6. Designed to help students build healthy, active lifestyles, KidsFit combines in-class lessons with [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (August 27, 2025) – The 500 Festival is accepting applications for its 2026 internship program, giving college students the chance to help, plan, and execute more than 30 community events and programs that engage more than 500,000 people annually. These full-time paid internships offer college credit and will be filled [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (August 4, 2025) – Registration is now open for the 500 Festival & Indianapolis 500 Education Program, presented by Riley Children’s Health. This free program is available to all Indiana fourth-grade classrooms and runs during the spring semester of the 2025-2026 school year. The curriculum is designed around Indiana [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (August 1, 2025) – As the 50th Running of the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon approaches on May 2, 2026, the 500 Festival invites you to make your race day even more meaningful by joining one of three special Mini-Marathon challenges — now open for registration.  These unique opportunities [...]