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DELTA DENTAL 500 FESTIVAL 5K

Conquer the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K!

Join us for one of America's Best 5K Races! The Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K kicks off before the iconic IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon,

promising an exciting experience in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

What to Expect:

  • Fast & Flat Course: Enjoy a 3.1-mile route designed for achieving your personal best
  • Live Entertainment: Experience vibrant performances and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on at every turn
  • Iconic Expo: Access the same legendary Expo as the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
  • Celebrate Our 26th Anniversary: Join us in 2025 as we celebrate the milestone of this beloved event!
  • Team Spirit: Team up with friends and conquer the 3.1 miles together
  • Post-Race Party: Celebrate your achievement with live entertainment, delicious food and beverages, and plenty of high fives!

Ready to Make Your Mark?
Secure your spot for the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K in 2025 by registering now!

Your Participation Makes an Impact!

As a nonprofit, community organization, our mission at the 500 Festival is to produce life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500 and foster a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. The Mini-Marathon is the 500 Festival’s largest event with 30,000+ runners, joggers, walkers, and wheelchair participants from all 50 states and 15+ countries around the world each year.

Your participation in The Greatest Spectacle in Running supports the 500 Festival’s youth health, fitness, and education events and programs, which are provided to Indiana schools for free. Through the support of one million past race participants and each new Indy Mini registration, the 500 Festival is able to reach more than 100,000 Hoosier children annually through free and meaningful programming.

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