Education Program
Grade 4
A free program that immerses Indiana fourth grade students in the world of the Indianapolis 500 and 500 Festival, exploring their important place in Indiana’s history and culture
500 Festival Youth Programs & Events
Impacting Indiana Youth Through Free Events and Programs
The 500 Festival’s youth programs are free to all Indiana schools and youth-serving organizations. These resources and unique experiences are geared to help students explore the important role of the Indianapolis 500 in Indiana’s history and leverage the iconic OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon to inspire a culture of running and physical activity in Indiana youth.
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KidsFit Program
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A free in-school program that encourages Indiana kids in grades K-6 to be more active and pursue a healthy lifestyle through a mix of in-class lessons and running/walking activities
Kids' Day
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Rookie Run
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