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Rookie Run

EVENT UPDATE 3/30/2021 The in-person Rookie Run event will NOT take place and will instead be held virtually. Parents and guardians can register their rookie runner for the virtual fun run to introduce kids to the basics of running. Rookie runners will receive a package in the mail including their participant shirt and finisher medal.

2021 Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival VIRTUAL Rookie Run

$10

recreate the rookie run experience at home 👟

The Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run is an exciting experience for kids. While we can’t be together to watch all the rookie runners participate during the month of May, you can bring the race experience to your own backyard, a neighborhood sidewalk or a trail! Keep checking back here for digital resources including customizable bibs and finisher certificates!

Digital Resources

Virtual Rookie Run Bib

Virtual Rookie Run Finisher Certificate

Chain Link Finish Line Garland - Full Color

Chain Link Finish Line Garland - Coloring Sheet

Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run

All kids, ages 3-10, are invited to join us for the Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run, a non-competitive fun run where everyone goes away a winner! The Rookie Run, which is managed by the same group that produces the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, is a great way to introduce kids to the basics of running and enjoy the excitement of a race - including the start and finish line production, a massive cheering section, a trip through runner's service and the occasional celebrity sighting!

The Smallest Runners Have The Biggest Hearts

The Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run takes place in downtown Indianapolis, one block north of Monument Circle at Ohio and Meridian streets. 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. All participants will receive a goodie bag, a participant bib and a finisher's medal - just like the Indy Mini participants!