More About 500 Festival Kids' Day & Rookie Run
Kids’ Day is Indiana’s largest free outdoor celebration designed exclusively for kids that includes a Rookie Run in downtown Indianapolis!
KIDS' DAY
Monument Circle turns into an Indy 500 celebration for kids with interactive, educational displays in a carnival atmosphere – giving children a day full of fun, learning, and activity for every interest and ability! Kids can conquer the 500 Festival Fitness Zone & Obstacle Course. The Kids’ Day Stage will come alive with captivating performances that cater to a multitude of interests.
ROOKIE RUN (registration is required)
The Rookie Run takes place in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, just one block north of Monument Circle at the intersection of Ohio and Meridian streets, and during the 500 Festival Kids’ Day event. Race distances are set based upon a child’s age and races will be run in a series of heats to ensure a safe race experience.
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KIDS' DAY
Monument Circle turns into an Indy 500 celebration for kids with interactive, educational displays in a carnival atmosphere – giving children a day full of fun, learning, and activity for every interest and ability! Kids can conquer the 500 Festival Fitness Zone & Obstacle Course. The Kids’ Day Stage will come alive with captivating performances that cater to a multitude of interests.
ROOKIE RUN (registration is required)
The Rookie Run takes place in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, just one block north of Monument Circle at the intersection of Ohio and Meridian streets, and during the 500 Festival Kids’ Day event. Race distances are set based upon a child’s age and races will be run in a series of heats to ensure a safe race experience.
For more information, please visit Click for Details
Date & Time
May 15, 2027
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
Monument Circle
1 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact Info
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