More About 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, more than 20,000 participants from around the world will take over the streets of downtown Indianapolis for The Greatest Spectacle in Running - the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.
Experience one of America's Most Iconic Half Marathons, where you'll journey through the heart of downtown Indy, take a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and conquer 13.1 legendary miles. As participants reach the Speedway’s famed Yard of Bricks, many will stop to kneel and kiss the bricks. The flat, fast course is packed with hundreds of volunteers and nearly 500 course entertainers. Free Post Race Party, featuring free entertainment stage, free massage, and bottle of chocolate milk at the American Dairy Association Refuel and Rejuvenation Area, Family Reunion Area, Mini-Marathon merchandise, and more!
500 FESTIVAL POST RACE PARTY
After the race, participants celebrate their accomplishments with friends and family at the free 500 Festival Post Race Party, presented by PNC Bank, featuring an entertainment stage, free massages, a bottle of chocolate milk at the American Dairy Association Refuel & Rejuvenation Area, merchandise, and more!
For more information and to register, please visit Click for Details
Experience one of America's Most Iconic Half Marathons, where you'll journey through the heart of downtown Indy, take a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and conquer 13.1 legendary miles. As participants reach the Speedway’s famed Yard of Bricks, many will stop to kneel and kiss the bricks. The flat, fast course is packed with hundreds of volunteers and nearly 500 course entertainers. Free Post Race Party, featuring free entertainment stage, free massage, and bottle of chocolate milk at the American Dairy Association Refuel and Rejuvenation Area, Family Reunion Area, Mini-Marathon merchandise, and more!
500 FESTIVAL POST RACE PARTY
After the race, participants celebrate their accomplishments with friends and family at the free 500 Festival Post Race Party, presented by PNC Bank, featuring an entertainment stage, free massages, a bottle of chocolate milk at the American Dairy Association Refuel & Rejuvenation Area, merchandise, and more!
For more information and to register, please visit Click for Details
Date & Time
May 2, 2026
7:00am - 2:00pm
Location
Washington Street & S West Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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