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Join Us for This NEW Adventure – the VIRTUAL 500 Festival mini-mini Kids' Run!

Traditionally, the 500 Festival mini-mini kids’ run draws thousands of young runners and cheering fans to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For the first time ever, the #Indyminimini will be held VIRTUALLY! Taking place throughout the month of October, virtual mini-mini participants will complete their race distance whenever and wherever they choose. The virtual mini-mini is designed to provide Indiana’s youth with a memorable running event experience similar to the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.

The virtual mini-mini features four different race distances, ranging from half a mile to 3 miles, allowing participants to select the distance that best meets their age and ability. The virtual mini-mini is recommended for children ages 5-12, but is open to ALL ages! All 500 Festival mini-mini participants will receive a commemorative technical t-shirt, the finisher’s medal, a customizable race bib, and a finisher certificate.

Registration: August 12- September 30

Virtual Race: October 1-31

Click the button below to check out the #Indyminimini Virtual Race Resources. You’ll find tons of great information to help you train and participate in the virtual #Indyminimini.

Virtual Race Resources

Important Dates

August 12 Registration opens

September 30 Registration closes

October 1 First day to complete virtual #indyminimini race

October 31 Last day to complete virtual #indyminimini race

#Indyminimini Participants Receive

A commemorative Technical T-shirt
The coveted Finisher Medal
A customizable Race Bib
A Finisher Certificate
Tracking Charts, Coloring Sheets
#Indyminimini Virtual Resources such as training videos, tracking charts, coloring sheets, step-by-step instructions, DIY finish line tape, and plenty of helpful tips along the way

Create a mini-mini Team

The virtual 500 Festival mini-mini is more fun with others! Team up with your friends, family, school, classroom, or club to motivate each other and provide some friendly competition. Examples of Challenge Teams include:

Running/Walking Club
School or Classroom
Sports Team
Friends and Family
Community / General Group

LEARN MORE

Join the #indyminimini conversation!

Use #indyminimini on social media! Let the world know that you're taking part in the 500 Festival mini-mini. Share your images on your social media so we can cheer you on every step of the way! Don't forget to use #indyminimini in your post and tag the 500 Festival on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

#Indyminimini at the Indy 500

To encourage kids to start running or walking and to highlight the virtual race to a global audience, the No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing WIX Filters Chevrolet, driven by Sage Karam, and the No. 67 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Salesforce Chevrolet, driven by J.R. Hildebrand, featured branding of the 500 Festival’s mini-mini kids’ run during the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Karam and Hildebrand also serve as spokespersons and ambassadors for the mini-mini. We might not be able to race together in-person this year, but your mini runners were represented during the Greatest Spectacle in Racing on August 23!

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2021 #indyminimini

2021 event details

Date: Fall 2021

Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Registration

Online Registration for 2021 will open in the Spring. Please check back!

All mini-mini participants will receive a commemorative technical t-shirt and finisher’s medal with registration. Onsite registration will be available, while supplies last. Shirt sizes are on a first come, first serve basis. Online registrations will receive shirt size priority.

Race Day Schedule

1:00 pm: Gates Open; Celebration Zone Open; Packet Pickup Begins
2:00 pm: 2 Mile Distance Race, ages 11 - 12
2:45 pm: 1.5 Mile Distance Race, ages 9 - 11
3:30 pm: 1 Mile Distance Race, ages 7 - 9
4:15 pm: 0.5 Mile Distance Race, ages 5 - 7
5:00 pm: Gates & Celebration Zone Close

The top three male and female finishers of each race will receive awards. Times and races are subject to change.