500 Festival Mini-Marathon

500 Festival Mini-Marathon is a flagship road race held in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, offering runners one of the country’s most distinctive half marathon experiences. Best known for its unique route through downtown Indy and onto the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the race blends major-event energy with deep local identity tied to the Indianapolis 500 and the city’s racing culture. The event has built a national reputation not only for its scale and history, but also for its welcoming, high-energy atmosphere, with extensive on-course entertainment, strong volunteer support, and a finish-line celebration that turns race day into a full citywide festival. In 2026, the event reaches a major milestone with the 50th running of the Mini-Marathon, reinforcing its place as one of the most established and recognizable mass-participation road races in America. Alongside the half marathon, race weekend also includes the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K, making the weekend accessible to both serious runners and more casual participants.

Organizer
500 Festival
Events
5K Β· HM
Next race date
May 02, 2026 ( β€” )
500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
39.76909, -86.15802

Race Events

2026 Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K
5K
2026 Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K
May 02, 2026
2026 IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
HM
2026 IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
May 02, 2026

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